Nuclear Safeguards Inspector(P3)

Multiple positions

Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards (SG) is the organizational hub for the implementation of IAEA safeguards. The IAEA implements nuclear verification activities for some 180 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, for the implementation of verification activities around the world; three Technical Divisions\: Division of Concepts and Planning, Division of Information Management, and Division of Technical and Scientific Services; as well as three Offices\: the Office for Verification in Iran, the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services and the Office of Information and Communication Services.

The primary focus of each Division of Operations is to perform and document safeguards verification activities and to conduct analysis and evaluations aimed at providing assurances that States comply with their nuclear safeguards commitments. The Divisions implement a broad range of measures, including information analysis and in-field verification, 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.

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.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

Required Expertise

Asset Expertise

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

•  Specialization during degree studies in nuclear engineering/ technology, applied (nuclear) physics, electrical / electronic / mechanical engineering, chemical / mettalurgical or industrial process engineering or radiochemistry.
• Bachelor's Degree - Physics, Chemistry or Engineering with specialization in the a field relevant to nuclear engineering or nuclear technology.
• Minimum of five years of relevant 'hands-on' experience in the nuclear field, preferably in the operation of nuclear fuel cycle facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to observe and report concisely and accurately (both verbally and in writing) with proven experience in writing analytical reports in English.
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Working conditions require excellent physical abilities as cumbersome equipment may need to b 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 the candidate has a valid driving licence.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $58583 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 25366, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance

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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. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values)\: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. 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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