Nuclear Safeguards Inspector (P-3)

Duty Station: Vienna, Austria
Issue Date: 20 July 2012
Application Deadline: 30 August 2012
Type/Duration of Appointment: Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards is the organizational hub for the implementation of IAEA safeguards. The IAEA implements nuclear verification activities for more than 170 States in accordance with their safeguards agreements. The safeguards activities are undertaken within a dynamic and technically challenging environment, including advanced nuclear fuel cycle facilities, and complemented by the political diversity of the countries.

The Department of Safeguards consists of six Divisions: three Operations Divisions, A, B and C; three Technical Divisions: Division of Concepts and Planning, Division of Information Management, and Division of Technical and Scientific Services; as well as two Offices: the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services and the Office of Information and Communication Services. The Divisions of Operations are responsible for the implementation of nuclear safeguards verification activities around the world.

The primary focus of each Division of Operations is to collect, analyse and verify information, and document evidence required for verifying States' compliance with their obligations under safeguards agreements. The Divisions implement a broad range of measures, including information analysis at headquarters and in-field verification activities, to verify the completeness and the correctness of States' declaration in order for the Agency to draw soundly-based safeguards conclusions for States.

The operating environment is participative, interactive, analytical and dynamic. Many sensitive issues require the utmost discretion.

Main purpose

The incumbent will be assigned to one of the Divisions of Operations and, under the supervision of a Section Head and a Senior Inspector, will participate in the implementation of the IAEA's safeguards activities and, subject to the approval of the Board of Governors, function as a safeguards inspector.

Role

The incumbent will prepare for and perform safeguards verification activities in conformity with safeguards agreements, and will document and report on the results of these activities. This includes the analysis of large amounts of data and information collected from various sources (including State declarations, inspections, verification of information related to the design of nuclear facilities, nuclear material accountancy, non-destructive assay (NDA) measurements, containment and surveillance systems, complementary access, environmental sampling, satellite imagery, open sources, etc.). He/she will thereby provide the IAEA with the factual findings for assuring the international community that States are fulfilling their safeguards obligations.

The incumbent may also be given the responsibilities of facility/site officer or country officer, working collaboratively with analysts, technicians and other staff across the Department.

Partnerships

The incumbent engages with counterparts within the Division and the Department on specific issues related to verification activities and procedures, quality management processes and controls, safeguards equipment, analysis of relevant information and evaluation and reporting of safeguards activities. The safeguards inspector may also communicate with representatives of State or regional safeguards authorities, as a representative of the IAEA, for specific issues such as the scheduling of verification activities or the deployment and use of safeguards equipment.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Activities: Carry out verification and analytical work as part of safeguards activities and inspections at various nuclear facilities and sites, and at HQ, in order to verify: the absence of undeclared nuclear material or activities; undeclared production or processing of nuclear material at declared facilities; and non-diversion of nuclear material.

In-field activities:
  • Verification of nuclear material accountancy, including examination of records and reports prepared by the facility operator and/or State or regional safeguards authorities.
  • Collection of nuclear material and environmental samples.
  • Routine servicing of containment and surveillance equipment.
  • Calibration and operation of instruments for measuring nuclear material.
  • Verification of the absence of undeclared activities and the scope and purpose of nuclear related activities at places primarily involved in the nuclear fuel cycle of a state.
  • Verification of design information to confirm information provided by States and relevance of safeguards approaches.
HQ Activities:
  • Plan and prepare for safeguards verification activities.
  • Review and evaluate remote monitoring and surveillance information for nuclear sites and facilities (including seals, sensors and surveillance data).
  • Review and analyse safeguards relevant information and report and follow-up on results in liaison with relevant Department partners.
  • Complete inspection, design information and complementary access reports and statements related to them with due regard to promptness, accuracy, completeness and quality of presentation.
  • Analyse the consistency of declarations provided by the State and data collected through safeguards verification activities and take follow-up action where necessary.
  • As a facility/site officer, establish and maintain technical information with regard to specific safeguards facilities/sites and provide technical and administrative coordination of the IAEA's safeguards in specified facilities, providing reports and updates to senior managers and key safeguards groups.
  • Upon assignment as a country officer, collaboratively prepare/coordinate State evaluations on the basis of analysis of all the available information (including State declarations and reports, inspection results, facility design information, complementary access, computerized databases and open sources) to formulate conclusions and draft reports for use by key safeguards groups and committees and for senior management in reporting to States and to the Board of Governors.
  • Evaluate inspection and other verification results and summarize information to be used as input for future inspections and activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Professional expertise:
    • Knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle and associated facilities;
    • Knowledge and understanding of enrichment, reprocessing, and/or other relevant technologies (such as Non Destructive Assay (NDA), Destructive Assay (DA), fuel fabrication, nuclear trade analysis, nuclear forensics and associated research and development in the area of nuclear technologies) would be an advantage.
  • Analytical skills:
    • Ability to assimilate and analyse complex situations and new concepts;
    • Ability to adapt and cope with unexpected situations and changes; to take initiative and make decisions based on sound judgement;
    • Demonstrable ability to observe and report concisely and accurately (both verbally and in writing).
  • Interpersonal skills:
    • Ability to exercise interpersonal skills in working effectively both independently and as a member of a multicultural team;
    • Ability to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds;
    • Intellectual alertness and creativity.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

  • University degree in physics, chemistry or engineering, with specialization during studies in the following fields an advantage:
    • nuclear engineering/nuclear technology;
    • applied nuclear physics/applied physics;
    • radiochemistry/chemistry;
    • engineering (chemical, metallurgical, process, electrical, electronic or mechanical);
    • mathematics.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in one of the above disciplines.
  • Demonstrated experience in writing reports in English.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English. Working knowledge of another official IAEA language (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) desirable.
Working conditions require excellent physical abilities as cumbersome equipment may need to be carried, set up and serviced. Excellent health is required as local field conditions may not be ideal.

The inspector may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as a radiation worker, he/she is subject to an appropriate monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA's Radiation Protection Rules and Procedures.

The work involves extensive travel and time away from the duty station (potentially more than 100 days a year), including travel and work on weekends and IAEA holidays. It is required that a candidate has a valid driving license.

Prior to being selected for interview, candidates will be asked to undertake written and aptitude tests. Upon recruitment, candidates will be expected to participate in an intensive introductory course on IAEA safeguards and must successfully complete theoretical and practical examinations.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $56 091 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $28 382*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance.

How to apply to the IAEA

Complete an Online Application

* Subject to change without notice


Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged

Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process.
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