Section Head (P-5)

Organizational Unit:	Declared Information Analysis Section Division of Information Management Department of Safeguards
Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	24 January 2012
Application Deadline:	5 March 2012
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 170 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 Technical Divisions, (i) Division of Concepts and Planning, (ii) Division of Information Management, and (iii) Division of Technical and Scientific Services, as well as two Offices: the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services and the Office of Information and Communication Systems. The Division of Information Management (SGIM) comprises four sections and provides the Department of Safeguards with services of data processing, secure information distribution, information analysis and knowledge generation necessary to draw independent, impartial and credible safeguards conclusions.

Main purpose

As a team leader reporting to the Division Director, the Section Head plans, leads, coordinates and supervises, in line with the strategic directions of the Division, the work necessary to provide quality State declared information processing, information analysis and dissemination activities, and coordinate integration of the Section's analytical efforts in the context of the Departmental collaborative information analysis process, in support of State evaluations and other safeguards evaluation and implementation efforts.

Role

The Section Head is (1) a leader and manager, providing guidance and managerial support to the team, and planning resources with a view to achieving efficient and effective results in accordance with the Divisional objectives; (2) a substantive expert, leveraging knowledge and experience in the field of State obligations under Safeguards agreements; (3) an adviser on matters of policy, strategy and complex cases; (4) a developer, implementer and change manager of new strategies, processes and technologies.

Partnerships

The Section Head develops working partnerships and collaboration across the Department and throughout the IAEA, working closely with management and staff in the Department, particularly the Operations Divisions. He/She frequently engages with technical counterparts within the Department, the Secretariat and with contact persons from Member States, in particular with Regional or State Systems for Accountancy and Control (RSAC and SSAC) members. The incumbent interacts closely at all levels within the Section, Division and Department to identify issues that are relevant from a State evaluation perspective, including the identification of any questions, inconsistencies and nuclear non-proliferation issues and the delivery of information products. This includes: developing work plans for countries and project teams; planning projects and tasks; coordinating and guiding staff to attain project objectives; improving information collection, processing and analysis; setting policies, priorities and procedures; organizing activities with senior staff within the Division and Department and with State personnel. Furthermore, the Section Head coordinates with the Departmental Training Section and other requestors concerning the provision of training related to the Section's area of expertise. He/She interacts with Member States to raise assistance in the context of Member States support programmes.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Lead the Section, motivate the team and promote internal and external collaboration in order to optimize the outcomes from the available resources, in line with the SGIM strategy, including with the establishment of concrete objectives, milestones and performance indicators. Play a key role in State evaluations, in the field of analysis of State reports and declarations, specifically nuclear material accounting reports, and information provided under additional protocols; integrate analysis results with information from other teams such as material balance evaluations, environmental and other sampling information, open sources, nuclear trade and field results, with a view to meeting the Department's information collaborative analysis goals. Play a key role in assisting the Safeguards Effectiveness Evaluation Section in the production of the annual Safeguards Implementation Report (SIR). Ensure that services and products conform to the applicable quality standards and that processes are implemented with an adequate level of information security. Ensure, through training and recruitment, that the Section maintains an appropriate balance of skills and resources, particularly for the collection, processing, storage, analysis and dissemination of State declared information for safeguards purposes, in support of the State evaluation process and the Safeguards Implementation Report. Provide advisory expertise on relevant aspects of safeguards agreements, including State supplied nuclear material accounting and additional protocol information, to other Divisions in the Department and corresponding State representatives. Participates as a technical expert, scientific secretary or instructor in meetings or courses on the processing of nuclear material accounting and on the additional protocol, and assist in the preparation of policy and technical documents as required. Liaise with Member States regarding the receipt of declarations, contribution to SSAC improvements and promotion of technical assistance in relevant areas of competence. Participate, as an expert with other staff in the Division, in the development of processes and tools that contribute to State evaluations as well as other analytical products.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Professional expertise: In-depth knowledge of nuclear proliferation issues and information analysis processes; In-depth knowledge of the reporting principles and processing aspects of State declared information; Thorough understanding of safeguards implementation, including specificities of integrated safeguards and States obligations under safeguards; Thorough knowledge of nuclear activities, especially those related to the nuclear fuel cycle. In-depth understanding of technical aspects of nuclear non-proliferation and/or nuclear material accounting. Excellent analytical skills: Ability to identify interrelationships in information relevant to nuclear proliferation and to address questions and issues to the right counterparts; Demonstrated ability to exercise unbiased, tactful and prudent judgement on sensitive issues, based on in-depth factual analysis. Management skills: Demonstrated ability to apply best practices in human and financial resource management. Strong communication skills: Ability to deliver briefings and training conferences in English to a diverse target audience. Ability to write analytical and policy documents. Strong customer orientation: ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with internal and external customers/counterparts by gaining their trust and respect. Creativity and learning attitude: Ability to conceptualize and promote the implementation of new technical concepts for safeguards enhancement, as well as to keep abreast of developments in relevant information management and technologies. Sense of confidentiality: Ability to handle confidential information with a view to optimizing the effectiveness and efficiency of the analytical processes while conforming to the IAEA's security policy. Strong interpersonal skills to perform effectively as a motivating leader and to promote collaboration with internal and external counterparts; Demonstrated negotiation skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment with respect and sensitivity for diversity.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

Advanced university degree, or equivalent, relevant to the technical analysis of nuclear proliferation (physics, chemistry, statistics, engineering, computer sciences, etc.). At least 10 years' experience, including at international level in information management and analysis related to nuclear non-proliferation issues, nuclear material accounting and nuclear related research, at least seven of which with demonstrable experience in information collection, processing, analysis and in the use of complex databases in large information systems. Significant experience in managing projects and supervising staff. Fluency in spoken and written English. Knowledge of at least one other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) highly desirable.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $80 734 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $42 466*, dependency benefits, diplomatic status, 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

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