Safeguards Training Officer (P-4) - IAEA

Application Deadline:	29 July 2011
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 160 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; and three Support Divisions, (i) Division of Concepts and Planning, (ii) Division of Information Management, and (iii) Division for Technical Support; and the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services. The Division of Concepts and Planning is responsible for strategic planning, programme analysis and resource management for the Department and the development, design and standardization of safeguards concepts, approaches, procedures and training. The Section for Training, one of four sections in the Division of Concepts and Planning, is responsible for the development, coordination and provision of safeguards related training for the Department and for personnel of Member States in relation to their obligations under safeguards agreements with the IAEA. The principal functions and responsibilities of the Section include: the organization and implementation of the training of safeguards staff and Member State personnel; the preparation, coordination and maintenance of documentation required for training; and the maintenance of training facilities. The evolution of safeguards towards information driven safeguards has brought about challenging training needs for which a systematic approach to training (SAT) needs to be applied at the highest standard in order to successfully design, implement and assess a comprehensive training path for safeguards staff. The operating environment is participative, interactive, analytical and dynamic. Many sensitive issues require the utmost discretion.

Main purpose

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Safeguards Training Officer manages, plans, develops, implements and evaluates training courses to meet identified training needs, both individual and Departmental, including formal training courses, workshops and on-the-job training, in both a technical and staff development oriented approach. He/she evaluates the cost-effectiveness of training and keeps abreast of new developments and trends in the field of safeguards approaches, verification techniques and equipment.

Role

The Safeguards Training Officer, in addition to being a trainer, is a technical adviser to inspectors at headquarters and in the field on safeguards equipment and techniques, and a specialist for training issues on new safeguards approaches, equipment and techniques and in the preparation of related procedures.

Partnerships

The Safeguards Training Officer is the point of contact on training courses implementation issues between the Training Section and the divisional training officers in the Department of Safeguards. He/she delivers training to the staff in the Department or to Member State SSAC staff in a customer-oriented approach. He/she is an expert for safeguards staff training projects developed and implemented through Member States Support Programmes (MSSPs). He/she provides and acquires from MSSP representatives necessary information for effective and efficient delivery of the project-related tasks.

Functions / Key Results Expected

As assigned, implements the five key steps of the SAT: training needs analysis, design of training programmes, development of training material, implementation of training and evaluation of training effectiveness. Provides training related information for the preparation of training tasks through Member State Support Programmes and programmatic elements for the elaboration of the budget of the Training Section. Works with technical consultants on training related projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Professional expertise: Knowledge and hands-on experience in using and/or developing safeguards verification techniques and equipment; Knowledge of the international safeguards system; Knowledge of a training methodology highly desirable. Strong analytical skills: Ability to assess training needs and translate them into effective training curricula as well as to evaluate trainees' performance. Strong planning and organizing skills to set clearly defined objectives and to plan activities in a timely and efficient manner. Continuous learning/knowledge sharing: Ability to keep abreast of technological developments on safeguards verification techniques and to share knowledge. Proven communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to prepare reports and deliver presentations. Strong customer orientation, including the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with counterparts. Interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels both inside and outside the organization; Ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment with respect and sensitivity for diversity; Ability to gain agreement and commitment from others through negotiation.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

University or equivalent degree in nuclear science, physics or engineering. At least seven years of combined research, industrial and nuclear safeguards experience, including experience in designing and presenting training courses. Proven experience in the management of staff with proven ability to build team spirit and to recognize the contribution of others. Experience with projects and organizational development. Experience in conducting nuclear safeguards related training courses desirable. Broad knowledge and experience in safeguards inspectors activities as defined and carried out by the IAEA. Fluency in spoken and written English. Working knowledge of French, Russian or Spanish desirable.

NOTE: The incumbent will be considered to be a radiation worker and will be subject to an appropriate programme of physical and special medical surveillance arranged by the IAEA.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $67 395 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $45 087*, 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 to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process.