Safeguards Information Analyst (Open Source)(P3)

This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.

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Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA’s duties and responsibilities as the world’s nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole. 

The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support. 

The Division of Information Management (SGIM) implements state of the art methodologies and techniques for the collection, processing and analysis of a range of safeguards-relevant information, including declarations submitted by States, evaluations resulting from the analysis of samples or measurements collected during infield activities, and information from open sources, including nuclear trade-related data and satellite imagery. Staff perform data validation and complex information analysis and evaluation to support infield activities and provide key input to the State evaluation process. 

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Section Head and in close collaboration with the Senior Safeguards Analyst (Open Source), the Safeguards Information Analyst (Open Source) contributes to the IAEA's nuclear verification mission by collecting, processing and analysing the most comprehensive set of safeguards relevant open source information to be consolidated with other types of information available to the Department of Safeguards. These analyses directly contribute to the State evaluation process and the preparation of field activities.
 

Role

The Safeguards Information Analyst (Open Source) is: 1) an analyst, contributing to the strengthened safeguards system by working in close collaboration with other staff in the Section, Division and Department to collect, process and analyse open source information in support of the safeguards verification mission; 2) a team member of or contributor to various projects, including State evaluation, identifying and following up on issues and areas of interest relevant for safeguards implementation; and 3) a leader of analytical project teams, addressing specific analytical or tools development tasks, and advising other Divisions on information collection, processing and analysis.
 

Functions / Key Results Expected

Participate in State Evaluation Groups for assigned States and contribute to the State Evaluation process by identifying, processing and evaluating the quality and reliability of safeguards-relevant information, including open-source data, nuclear material accounting data, satellite imagery and environmental sampling data.

Conduct analyses of open source information relevant to the verification mission of the Department of Safeguards in assigned States, including from scientific and technical information sources and from nuclear trade and procurement data.

Assist in the evaluation of State declarations, including Additional Protocol declarations, where appropriate, for assigned States.

Conduct further research on identified issues or inconsistencies by acquiring additional relevant information, applying appropriate analytical methodologies, and documenting results in analytical reports. 

Ensure effective and timely communication and dissemination of analytical results to Operations Divisions and other departmental counterparts. 

Lead and participate in project teams in accordance with the requirements of the Divisional annual work plan. 
 

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)NameDefinition  Planning and OrganizingPlans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.  CommunicationCommunicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.  Achieving ResultsTakes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.  TeamworkActively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.

Functional CompetenciesNameDefinition  Analytical thinkingAnalyses information to identify cause and effect relationships and correlations. Identifies critical elements and assesses consequences of different courses of action and proposes solutions.  Client orientationHelps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met.  Judgement/decision makingConsults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards.  ResilienceMaintains a high level of performance when facing pressure and uncertainty. Able to remain calm and self-controlled, and to respond logically and decisively in difficult situations.  Technical/scientific credibilityEnsures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

Required ExpertiseFunctionNameExpertise Description   SafeguardsNuclear Fuel Cycle/Nuclear FacilitiesKnowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle, with a special emphasis on nuclear proliferation pathways, proliferation indicators, trade analysis and nuclear material accounting.   Management and Programme AnalysisProliferation and Network AnalysisAbility to provide assessments and produce analytical reports on the status of nuclear programmes and proliferation activities based on the analysis of open source data.

Asset ExpertiseFunctionNameExpertise Description   SafeguardsSafeguards System, BasicKnowledge of the concepts of strengthened safeguards, verification processes and Additional Protocol evaluation.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - University degree in science (e.g. physics, chemistry), technology (e.g. nuclear, mechanical or other engineering), or in an area of relevance to non-proliferation studies.

Minimum of five years of experience in nuclear non-proliferation or safeguards information collection and analysis, or in nuclear research related to non-proliferation issues. 

Experience in the use of information collection, processing and analysis techniques, including advanced text retrieval techniques and databases. 

Experience in the use of advanced software for information analysis an asset.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $70212 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 39249*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions

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