Duty Station: | Vienna, Austria |
Issue Date: | 31 May 2013 |
Application Deadline: | 28 June 2013 |
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 some 180 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 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 soundly based safeguards conclusions. |
Main purpose |
The Senior Technology Analyst leverages his/her broad understanding of the various aspects of sensitive sciences and technologies related to nuclear weapons research and development to deepen the IAEA's understanding of nuclear proliferation concerns related to both indigenous R&D and technology transfer and trading. He/she provides expertise in these fields, analyses related information and advises on verification of nuclear proliferation issues related to his/her expertise. |
Role |
The Senior Technology Analyst is (1) an expert in nuclear weapon development sciences and related technologies; (2) a key contributor in the preparation and review of State evaluation reports as both senior technical expert and information analyst; (3) an adviser to senior levels for consultations and investigations arising from ad hoc requests generated from headquarters and in-field; (4) a liaison, as appropriate, with representatives of other safeguards divisions, IAEA departments and Member States on issues of his/her expertise; and (5) a technical expert in providing safeguards training with the provision of course material and presentations. |
Partnerships |
The Senior Technology Analyst participates in teamwork on a daily basis with other section, division and department members to contribute to all kinds of safeguards-related evaluations; advises senior management on broad-perspective analysis of nuclear weapon development concerns; communicates with counterpart experts from Member States, organizations or the industry to assess sensitive factual information; cooperates with and provides advice and guidance to staff of the Department of Safeguards by coordinating and/or participating in defining analysis goals, setting priorities and evaluating task requests; and cooperates with the staff of the Department of Safeguards and other IAEA departments with respect to verification activities and to improve awareness of proliferation concerns related to sensitive nuclear and nuclear weapon related technologies. |
Functions / Key Results Expected |
The Senior Technology Analyst contributes essential expertise in specialized sensitive nuclear or nuclear weapon related sciences and technology to:
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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 US $80 734 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $49 894*, 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 |
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. 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. Testing may be part of the recruitment process. |
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