Organizational Unit: | Technical Support Team Coordination and Support Section Office of Safeguards Analytical Services Department of Safeguards |
Duty Station: | Seibersdorf, Austria |
Issue Date: | 6 February 2013 |
Application Deadline: | 5 March 2013 |
Type of Appointment: | Fixed term (subject to a probationary period of 1 year) |
CCOG codes: | 2.B.10 |
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 (SG) 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 Office of Safeguards Analytical Services (SGAS) is responsible for the analysis of nuclear material and environmental swipe samples, as well as the coordination of logistics and the Network of Analytical Laboratories (NWAL). Located about 45 km southeast of Vienna in Seibersdorf, the office is organized into three sections: The Nuclear Material Laboratory including the On-Site Laboratory (OSL) in Japan, the Environmental Sample Laboratory and the Coordination and Support Section. The Coordination and Support Section is responsible for the planning, coordination and reporting of the analytical services, the NWAL, radiation protection, quality management and technical support including the mechanical workshop. |
Main Purpose |
The main purpose of this post is precision mechanical work, involving electromechanical, optical and vacuum components, for the manufacturing of devices based on service requests by customers of the mechanical workshop. Work is performed using state-of-the-art precision instruments (lathe, universal turning machine, cutting and grinding devices, drills, welding devices, etc.). Most of these machines are fully computer controlled. The successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to work with minimal supervision. |
Working Relationships |
The incumbent liaises closely with the Supervisor of the Technical Support Team in order to plan and execute work of the Mechanical Workshop in the most efficient manner. He/she also interacts and works closely with other staff of the Technical Support Team, sharing resources and prioritizing work as needed. The incumbent interfaces with staff from the SG and Nuclear Sciences and Applications (NA) Laboratories and works closely with safeguards inspectors. |
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Education, Experience and Language Skills |
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Remuneration |
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at €41 082 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), six weeks' annual vacation, pension plan and health insurance. |
How to Apply |
Internal and external applicants need to complete an IAEA Personal History Form. Internal applicants are required to apply online at https://personnel.iaea.org. External applicants are required to apply online athttp://recruitment.iaea.org. You can find more information about employment opportunities and working at the IAEA at http://www.iaea.org/About/Jobs. No e-mail or hard-copy application will be accepted. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course. Applications received after the application deadline will not be considered. Applicants who do not comply with the aforementioned application guidelines or do not meet the essential requirements specified in this Vacancy Notice will not be considered. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report. Recruitment will be on a LOCAL BASIS only.Outside applicants are required to supply to the IAEA or to authorize it to seek all information relevant to their suitability for employment by the IAEA. Testing may be part of the recruitment process. |
Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. 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 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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