Job Description - Safeguards Information Analyst (DPRK)(P4) (2025/0059 (222588))
Organization
SGOA-DPRK Team
Primary Location
Job Posting
2025-01-22, 11:33:01 AM
Closing Date
2025-03-04, 10:59:00 PM
Duration in Months: 36
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Extrabudgetary
Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes
This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.
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 Safeguards Information Analyst (DPRK) contributes to the IAEA's nuclear verification mission by conducting analyses using all the sources of safeguards relevant information available to the Department. These analyses will be used to support the IAEA's enhanced readiness activities for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and to support activities in the DPRK as approved by the Board of Governors.
Role
The Safeguards Information Analyst (DPRK) is a member of the team supporting the DPRK enhanced readiness activities. They are:
1. A seasoned analyst, conducting the regular review of information and ensuring that the information is efficiently processed and disseminated within the DPRK Team;
2. An expert researcher, identifying, synthesizing, and analyzing information from all sources relevant to the DPRK nuclear programme;
3. A developer and coordinator of training activities supporting DPRK enhanced readiness;
4. A participant in the development of logistical plans for the DPRK.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Conduct analyses of safeguards relevant information on the DPRK nuclear programme and provide information and analytical results to the DPRK Team and other stakeholders. This entails defining the problem, acquiring relevant information, applying the appropriate analytical methodology, documenting the results in a formal report and communicating the results of the analysis.
Support the development of plans and procedures to enhance the Agency’s readiness to conduct verification and monitoring activities in the DPRK, including developing prospective solutions to logistical problems. Maintain awareness of the developing situation in the DPRK and factors that may impact Agency readiness activities.
Review open source and other information sources for information relevant to the DPRK nuclear programme and enhanced readiness activities. Collaborate with other Safeguards Information Analysts to analyse and evaluate these sources.
Contribute to the State evaluation process for the DPRK by evaluating all safeguards relevant information and contribute to the continuous analysis of developments in the DPRK nuclear programme.
Draft reports and notes to file on the DPRK nuclear programme, including assessments of general developments in the DPRK relevant to the DPRK nuclear programme.
Contribute to the development and conduct of DPRK-specific training programmes for the DPRK Team and for inspectors who may participate in future activities in the DPRK.
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.
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: Safeguards Nuclear Fuel Cycle/Nuclear Facilities
Knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle, with special emphasis on nuclear proliferation pathways, proliferation indicators and trade analysis.
Function: Management and Programme Analysis Proliferation and Network Analysis
Ability to provide assessment on the status of nuclear programs and proliferation activities based on analysis of all safeguards relevant information.
Asset Expertise
Function: Expertise Korean Language
Knowledge of the Korean language.
Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills
* Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry), technology (e.g. nuclear, mechanical or other engineering), or in fields of relevance to international relations, non-proliferation studies and analysis.
* Bachelor's Degree - First University degree with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of Advanced University degree.
* At least 7 years of experience in nuclear non-proliferation or safeguards information analysis, policy or in nuclear research.
* Experience writing and editing analytical reports based on open and other sources, contributing to training programmes, and conducting engagement activities.
* Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Chinese, Japanese and Korean) is an asset.
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. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information.
* 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.
* 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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