Senior Safeguards Evaluator (P-5)

Organizational Unit:	Effectiveness Evaluation Section 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 (SG) 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; three Technical Divisions: Division of Concepts and Planning, Division of Information Management, and Division of Technical and Scientific Services; as well as two Offices: the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services and the Office of Information and Communication Services. The Section for Effectiveness Evaluation (SEE) is located within the Office of the Deputy Director General and provides independent quality control evaluations of the results of safeguards implementation and evaluation activities conducted by the Department of Safeguards. The goal of the evaluations is to validate that the safeguards activities meet the identified objectives and support the safeguards conclusions. SEE evaluates (i) the effectiveness of the State evaluation process; (ii) the effectiveness of safeguards implementation at the State and facility levels; (iii) annual implementation plans; (iv) goal or objective attainment; (v) safeguards conclusions and recommendations; (vi) safeguards verification activities; and (vii) safeguards verification measures. The results of these evaluations are reported to the Safeguards Management Committee and in the annual Safeguards Implementation Report (SIR). SEE prepares the SIR for submittal to the Board of Governors to support the Member States understanding of the effectiveness and efficiency of safeguards implementation and the credibility of safeguards conclusions drawn. The operating environment is participative, interactive, independent and analytical. Many sensitive issues require the utmost discretion.

Main purpose

Reporting to the Section Head, the Senior Safeguards Evaluator leads a matrix team of Professional and General Service staff to evaluate safeguards implementation performance and ensures the quality of their products. He/she also develops, improves, and oversees implementation of new methods for evaluating safeguards implementation related to State evaluations, annual implementation plans, material balance area evaluations, anomalies, safeguards verification activities, and safeguards verification measures. She/he provides expert advice for various Departmental sub-committees and working groups (e.g. the Safeguards Implementation Sub-Committee and the Safeguards State-Level Sub-Committee). He/she also contributes to preparation of the Safeguards Implementation Report (SIR) for presentation to the BOG and the data analysis document that supports the SIR.

Role

The Senior Safeguards Evaluator is: (1) a leader managing the activities of and providing leadership for the staff assigned to his/her team; (2) a developer of safeguards implementation evaluation processes; (3) a coordinator of evaluation activities involving staff from other components of the Department and, possibly experts from outside the Department; and (4) a technical adviser, providing expertise to Departmental committees and to other Sections and Divisions in support of safeguards inspections, training, process development, equipment needs, and information management.

NOTE: The incumbent of the post 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.

Partnerships

The Senior Safeguards Evaluator interacts with, in addition to SEE staff, staff and managers throughout the Department to facilitate the safeguards evaluation processes - specifically, ensuring the quality of safeguards implementation evaluations, supporting the SIR and data analysis document, and participating in the development and implementation of new evaluation processes. Additionally, he/she discusses issues related to States' compliance with their Safeguards Agreement, the safeguards objectives and their associated performance targets, and safeguards implementation issues with Departmental staff and Member State representatives.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Lead a team of technical and support staff, from within and outside SEE, to conduct safeguards effectiveness evaluations and quality assurance audits in Departmental components, and make recommendations for resolution of implementation difficulties. Assess the effectiveness of existing evaluation techniques and develop new evaluation techniques for safeguards implementation with particular emphasis on the evaluation processes to ensure that the safeguards objectives are met. Review, compile, analyse and evaluate information on safeguards implementation and coordinate the Section's input into the Departmental committee processes. Participate in Departmental committees, sub-committees and working groups. Provide technical expertise and effectively contribute to safeguards inspection and complementary access work in the field to maintain first-hand knowledge of the effectiveness of safeguards implementation. Provide training to staff involved in the evaluation process, including staff from other components of the Department. Contribute to the preparation of the SIR for presentation to the Board of Governors and the data analysis document.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Management skills: Ability to develop and manage technical activities and to lead and motivate teams in an international environment. Strategic thinking: A high level of competence in developing strategies, policies, technical requirements, methods and guidelines, and in solving problems that have been identified to be of high priority in evaluating safeguards implementation. Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of nuclear safeguards including all aspects of safeguards implementation and practical experience in IAEA safeguards inspection activities. Team leadership: Ability to lead and motivate others. Technical expertise: Solid scientific/technical background in the nuclear fuel cycle; Practical knowledge of policies, procedures and performance targets used in the implementation of IAEA safeguards. Analytical skills: Strong ability to analyse information, including the ability to understand complex problems and draw appropriate conclusions. Initiative: Ability to take initiative and make appropriate decisions. Results oriented: Strong focus on achieving results, whether working independently or as a member of a team. Interpersonal skills: Excellent skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Communication skills: Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise reports, policies and procedures, and to give effective presentations.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

Advanced university degree, or equivalent experience, in physics, chemistry, engineering or a related technical discipline. Minimum of 10 years of working experience in the nuclear fuel cycle industry, regulations, or research with practical experience in the development and application of IAEA safeguards procedures in the nuclear fuel cycle. Solid technical background in the field of nuclear technology. Experience in information analysis. Experience in the implementation of quality management systems is desirable. Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) 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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