Safeguards Technology Expert

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Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA's duties and responsibilities as the world's nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.

The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.

Operations Divisions, and the Office for Verification in Iran, perform and document safeguards verification activities and conduct analysis and evaluations aimed at providing assurances that States comply with their nuclear safeguards commitments. These teams implement a broad range of measures, including information analysis and in-field verification, to draw soundly based safeguards conclusions for States.

Main Purpose

The Safeguards Technology Expert (Open Source) collects, analyses and reports on information related to the nuclear fuel cycle including sensitive science and technology to deepen the IAEA's understanding of nuclear proliferation including issues related to both indigenous R&D and technology transfer and trading. He/she participates in the development of the Collaborative Analysis Platform (CAP).

Role

The Safeguards Technology Expert (Open Source) is (1) a specialist contributing to development of analytical methodologies and applying analytical techniques; (2) a contributor of information analysis for the preparation and review of all relevant documents in support of the State evaluation reports; (3) an analyst conducting consultations and investigations arising from ad hoc requests generated from headquarters and in the field; and (4) a liaison, as appropriate, with representatives of other safeguards divisions on issues of his/her expertise.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Create analytical products to support a robust implementation of IAEA safeguards verification activities.
• Carry out analysis of open source information including technical publications to answer questions.
• Discuss with Department staff on questions raised during field activities or analysis of safeguards data and seek answers using information analysis tools.
• Review the analytical reports of other colleagues and collaborate with them in collecting and analysing information.
• Present and explain advanced analysis, including Palantir investigations, to office staff and the the management.
• Participate in the Departmental initiative related to Palantir and the Collaborative Analysis Platform (CAP).
• Develop analytical workflows and resultant products for use within the Department of Safeguards., Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section's priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division's programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.

Functional Competencies

Name Definition Judgement/decision making Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency's regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards. Resilience Maintains a high level of performance when facing pressure and uncertainty. Able to remain calm and self-controlled, and to respond logically and decisively in difficult situations. Technical/scientific credibility Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

Information Management Information Analysis Knowledge of the methodologies and approaches to information analysis is essential, with a demonstrated ability to combine skills in information collection, application of analytical software tools, and production of analytical reports. Information Management Information Analysis Previous experience in the area of collection, analyses and reports on information related to Nuclear Fuel Cycle. Information Management Information Analytics Expert Tools Thorough familiarity with open source information collection and analysis techniques and tools, with experience with Palantir being a distinct advantage.. Safeguards Nuclear Fuel Cycle/Nuclear Facilities Demonstrated knowledge / understanding of the nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear facilities. Safeguards Safeguards System, Advanced Understanding of nuclear safeguards at an international level.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - Nuclear science or engineering (including chemistry, physics or electronics/ instrumentation), computer science, international relations / political science or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the civilian or military nuclear industry, in safeguards, in non-proliferation or in a related field. Demonstrable experience in information analysis is required.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.