Senior Safeguards Technology Expert (DPRK)(P5) - (2024/0513 (236781))
Organization: SGOA-DPRK Team
Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters
Job Posting: 2024-09-10, 3:54:41 AM
Closing Date: 2024-09-30, 4:59:00 PM
Duration in Months: 24
Contract Type: Temporary Assistance - Extrabudgetary
Probation Period: 1 Year
Full Competitive Recruitment: No
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.
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.
Main Purpose
The Senior Safeguards Technology Expert leverages his/her understanding of the various aspects of sensitive science and technology related to their area of expertise to deepen the IAEA's understanding of nuclear proliferation concerns related to both indigenous R&D and technology transfer and trading.
Role
Reporting to the DPRK Team Leader, the Senior Safeguards Technology Expert is (1) a technical expert in their specialized field in the area of nuclear sciences and technology; (2) a key contributor in the preparation and review of State evaluation reports as a senior technical expert; (3) an adviser to senior levels for consultations and investigations arising from ad hoc requests generated from headquarters and in-field; and (4) a liaison, as appropriate, with representatives of other safeguards divisions, IAEA departments and Member States on issues of his/her expertise.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Provides technical evaluation of evaluation documents and participates in DPRK Team working groups, preparing technical reports and advising on technology issues, as required.
Conducts technical analysis and assessment of the DPRK nuclear programme in their area of expertise.
Develops evaluation methodologies related to the early detection of the possible misuse of nuclear material or technology through undeclared nuclear activities or related trade and activities of sensitive nuclear technology.
Guides, reviews and evaluates work with technical consultants on specific analytical and development projects.
Provides authoritative technical expertise and advice concerning nuclear proliferation issues and conducts investigations on sensitive science and technology issues related to nuclear proliferation.
Oversees the work of more junior colleagues, acting as a mentor and supporting their development, developing mechanisms to support collaborative working within the team.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in nuclear science or engineering, chemistry, physics or electronics/instrumentation/computer science or related field.
Bachelor's Degree - A first level university degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the nuclear industry or in a post focusing on technical non-proliferation analysis.
Experience in technical non-proliferation analysis and extensive knowledge of proliferation issues.
In-depth knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle and extensive experience with the science and technology of at least one of the following fields:
isotope separation, particularly with application to uranium enrichment at an R&D and industrial production scale;
reprocessing of irradiated fuel;
nuclear reactors, particularly gas-graphite moderated reactors and light water reactors;
nuclear weapons research and development, including the design, manufacture, operation and procurement of goods or services related to nuclear weapons research.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, 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 $92731 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 55546*, 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.
General Information
The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person's race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority.
Evaluation process
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement.
Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Appointment information
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
Staff members may be assigned to any location.
Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
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