Implementation Assistant (SG)(G5)

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

Reporting to the Section Head and acting as a team member, the Implementation Assistant supports several Professionals in the Section, carries out a variety of tasks to manage complex technical documentation required for the preparation of safeguards inspection activities and the documentation following the inspections.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Ensure information is updated on inspection data such as briefing and debriefing notes and monitoring follow-up actions, including drafting, editing and filing of these documents and providing timely and relevant statistics.
• Carry out quality control and dispatch of 90(a), 90(b) statements. Support the inspectors in the preparation of Inspection Documentation Packages (IDPs) and Design Information Verification Packages (DIVPs).
• Collect and compile information to prepare initial drafts of the various major reports and documents for the Section, including the consolidation of input to the Safeguards Implementation Report (SIR).
• Manage the workflow for seals distribution to inspectors\: collect seals from central repository; distribute and record seals to inspectors prior to verification activities; follow-up on verification results; review input, and monitor required data.
• Identify, raise or recommend issues affecting efficient process delivery.
• Act as team member providing back-up, guidance and support to other assistants as required and/or instructed by the Senior Inspector or Section Head.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

Asset Expertise

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Completed secondary education.
• Minimum of five years of relevant working experience, some of which in an international environment.
• Proven understanding / familiarity with the treatment of safeguards confidential and sensitive information is an asset.
• Computer skills\: proficiency in MS Office 2010 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), which is the IAEA standard, and the ability to use databases.
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
• English language test (level 2) and typing test (level 2) to IAEA standard.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at EUR 43865 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), 6 weeks' annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report. Recruitment will be on a LOCAL BASIS only. Outside applicants are required to supply to the IAEA or to authorize it to seek all information relevant to their suitability for employment by the IAEA. Testing may be part of the recruitment process.
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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.
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