Information Analyst (Nuclear Material Accounting Analytics) (P3)
JOB DETAIL
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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.
The Division of Information Management (SGIM) implements state of the art methodologies and techniques for the collection, processing and analysis of a range of safeguards-relevant information, including declarations submitted by States, evaluations resulting from the analysis of samples or measurements collected during infield activities, and information from open sources, including nuclear trade-related data and satellite imagery. Staff perform data validation and complex information analysis and evaluation to support infield activities and provide key input to the State evaluation process.
Main Purpose
Reporting to the Section Head, the Information Analyst (Nuclear Material Accounting Analytics) works as part of a team analysing nuclear material accounting reports and Additional Protocol declarations submitted to the IAEA by States with a view to verifying submissions or identifying the potential misuse or diversion of accountable nuclear material for follow up actions. The Information Analyst (Nuclear Material Accounting Analytics) also acts as a focal point for enhancing the functionality and reliability of reporting tools and databases, develops algorithms optimizing the Section’s analytical environment and acts as a liaison between systems users and business analysts/developers.
Role
The Information Analyst (Nuclear Material Accounting Analytics) is: 1) an analyst, contributing to the State evaluation process by identifying and following up on issues and inconsistencies in information declared by States; 2) a technical specialist in nuclear material accounting reporting systems and databases, contributing to the definition of systems requirements, the development of solutions, including statistical models, and the coordination of user acceptance testing; and 3) a contributor to select research and development projects, addressing specific analytical or tools development tasks to optimize reliability, accuracy and maintainability for the processing and analysis of State declared information.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Conducting analysis of State declared safeguards information for assigned States, specifically nuclear material accounting reports and information provided under Additional Protocols.
Correlating analytical results with material balance evaluations, environmental sampling evaluations, and open source and nuclear trade information.
Conducting further research to analyse and reconcile the findings in order to identify technical issues, information gaps and other issues relevant to the evaluation of State declared information.
Preparing formal reports and analytical products with findings and suggested areas for follow up actions and disseminating information to Departmental counterparts.
Following up on identified issues or inconsistencies, by acquiring additional relevant information, applying appropriate tools and analytical methodologies, and documenting results in analytical reports or through other means, e.g. collaboration tools.
Providing advisory expertise to Departmental counterparts and State representatives on specific aspects of safeguards agreements, including State supplied nuclear material accounting, reference data and additional protocol information.
Contributing to the collection, consolidation and analysis of nuclear material accounting reporting needs and identification of areas for development and enhancement.
Developing algorithms enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of nuclear material accountancy analysis, in close collaboration with the Division’s data science team.
Acting as a point of contact between safeguards information analysts within the Section and business analysts and developers within SGIS for process improvements.
Collaborating closely with SGIS colleagues on the development of IT solutions and system enhancements, including coordinating user acceptance testing on new prototype reports.
Keeping up to date with developments and current issues concerning international safeguards as related to State reporting and declarations.
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including process methodologies and analytical tools, related to the collection, processing and analysis of Additional Protocol declarations and nuclear material accounting reporting procedures for loading, quality control and analysis of State declarations.
Developing and delivering training to State representatives and IAEA staff as required.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
| Name | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
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. |
Required Expertise
| Function | Name | Expertise Description |
|---|---|---|
| Safeguards | Nuclear Fuel Cycle/Nuclear Facilities | Knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle and technical aspects of nuclear non-proliferation and proliferation indicators. |
| Management and Programme Analysis | Proliferation and Network Analysis | Demonstrated ability to integrate information relevant to nuclear non-proliferation from a variety of sources and produce analytical reports. |
| Safeguards | Safeguards System, Basic | Knowledge of information declared by States under safeguards agreements. |
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Bachelor’s Degree – University degree in sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry), nuclear science, nuclear engineering, mathematics, statistics, accounting or a related field.
Minimum of five years of working experience in information collection and analysis, including cutting-edge data analytics, in the field of nuclear non-proliferation or nuclear research, including two years related to nuclear material accounting.
Experience in techniques for information collection, processing and analysis, including the use of complex databases.
Experience in the use of advanced software for information analysis and basic query languages, e.g. SQL.
Experience with coding for research purposes (e.g. statistical languages such as Python, R) an asset.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $64121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 31548*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks’ annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions
General Information
- The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
- Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person’s race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
- The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly 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.
- The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
Evaluation process
- The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
- Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Appointment information
- Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
- Staff members may be assigned to any location.
- Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
- 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.
