Nuclear Safeguards Inspector(P3) - (2024/0220 (009056))
: SGOC-Section OC1
: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters
: 2024-04-22, 7:10:25 AM
: 2024-05-20, 9:59:00 PM
Duration in Months: 36
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular
Probation Period: 1 Year
Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.
THIS VACANCY NOTICE WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THE OPERATIONS DIVISIONS A, B AND C AND THE OFFICE FOR VERIFICATION IN IRAN.
The next intake starts with a training programme in February/March 2025.
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.
Operations Divisions, and the Office for Verification in Iran, perform and document safeguards verification activities and conduct analysis and evaluations aimed at providing assurances that States comply with their nuclear safeguards commitments. These teams implement a broad range of measures, including information analysis and in-field verification, to draw soundly based safeguards conclusions for States.
Main Purpose
The Nuclear Safeguards Inspector (P3) undertakes infield inspection and verification activities in a designated region to ensure that States are in compliance with their safeguards agreements with the IAEA. This involves interesting and varied analytical work in verifying the peaceful use of nuclear materials, identifying issues for follow up actions, and contributing objective findings to the State Evaluation Process so that the IAEA can assure the international community that States are fulfilling their safeguards obligations.
Role
The Nuclear Safeguards Inspector (P3) conducts a range of inspection activities at nuclear facilities and other locations with nuclear material or where nuclear related research and development is performed. The Nuclear Safeguards Inspector (P3) is responsible for preparing, performing, documenting and reporting on the results of these activities. As part of this process, the Nuclear Safeguards Inspector conducts analysis of data and information collected from various sources, working collaboratively with analysts, technicians and other staff across the Department to ensure the provision of objective findings. After appropriate training and mentoring, the Nuclear Safeguards Inspector (P3) will also assume the responsibilities of facility/site officer or country officer.
Functions / Key Results Expected
In-Field Verification Activities
Headquarters / Regional Office Activities
The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA's Radiation Safety Regulations.
Additional Information
The incumbent may perform their work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, they must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA's Radiation Safety Regulations.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
Name Definition Communication Communicates 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 Results Takes 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. Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. Planning and Organizing Plans 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.
Functional Competencies
Name Definition Judgement/decision making Consults 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. Resilience Maintains 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 credibility Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.
Required Expertise
Function Name Expertise Description Administrative Support Data and Information Analysis and Reporting Demonstrated ability to observe and report concisely and accurately (both verbally and in writing) with proven experience in writing analytical reports in English. Safeguards Nuclear Fuel Cycle/Nuclear Facilities Demonstrable knowledge and / or experience of the nuclear fuel cycle or related activities.
Asset Expertise
Function Name Expertise Description Safeguards Safeguards System, Basic Previous experience in the area of nuclear safeguards or in safeguards inspection at a national or international level or experience in other relatable verification work is an asset.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $64121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 38344*, 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
General Information
Evaluation process
Appointment information