Nuclear Safeguards Inspector(P4) - (2025/0259 (142081))

Organization: SG-Section OVI2

Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting: 2025-05-23, 7:48:11 AM

Closing Date: 2025-06-25, 4:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 36

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular

Probation Period: 1 Year

Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes

THIS VACANCY NOTICE WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS

This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.

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 Nuclear Safeguards Inspector (P4) will be assigned to one of the Divisions of Operations or the Office for Verification in Iran and, under the supervision of a Section Head and a Senior Inspector, will participate in the implementation of the IAEA's safeguards activities and, subject to the approval of the Board of Governors, function as a safeguards inspector.

Role

The Nuclear Safeguards Inspector (P4) is: (1) a lead and experienced inspector with in-depth expertise in nuclear technology and the nuclear fuel cycle, performing safeguards activities and acting as a facility/site officer for significant facilities and/or as a country officer for States with large-scale or more complex nuclear activities; (2) a co-ordinator, providing technical and administrative coordination of the IAEA's safeguards verification activities for specified countries in the field and at headquarters, developing reports for key safeguards groups and committees and participating as an expert or project manager in technical working groups; (3) an analyst undertaking in-depth evaluations and analysis of safeguards relevant information in order to compile reports, with a view to identifying future actions and recommending safeguards procedures and approaches; and (4) a mentor, coaching, training and supporting less experienced Inspectors in their day-to-day work.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Activities: The Nuclear Safeguards Inspector (P4) will take the lead in carrying out verification and analytical work at nuclear facilities, other locations with nuclear material and places conducting nuclear related research and development in order to evaluate indications and verify the absence of undeclared nuclear material or activities, undeclared production / processing or diversion of nuclear material.

This will include leading groups of inspectors in the field and in state evaluation groups at HQ and acting as facility/site officer for significant facilities and as country officer for States with large-scale or complex nuclear activities.

The Nuclear Safeguards Inspector (P4) will carry out in-field activities, including:

Verify nuclear material accountancy, examine records and reports prepared by the facility operator and/or State or regional safeguards authorities.
Verify material and activities with assessment of the scope and purpose of nuclear related activities at facilities or locations involved in the nuclear fuel cycle.
Perform complementary access activities and collect nuclear material samples and environmental samples.
Routinely service containment and surveillance equipment, calibrate and operate instruments for measuring nuclear material.
Verify design information to confirm information provided by States.
Assess the applicability of safeguards approaches.
Negotiate with State or facility representatives.

The Nuclear Safeguards Inspector (P4) will also have a strong focus on activities at Headquarters/Regional Offices including:

Lead complex analytical work including the analysis, review and evaluation of data collected from various sources such as State declarations and reports, inspection results, facility design information, complementary access, computerized databases and open source in order to formulate conclusions and produce appropriate reports and recommendations for use by senior management in communications to States and to the Board of Governors.
Complete inspection reports (including design information and complementary access reports and related statements) with due regard to promptness, accuracy, completeness and quality of presentation.
Work on the development of safeguards approaches, designing, developing and implementing new safeguards processes with a focus on efficiency gains and the quality of verification activities.
Establish, review and evaluate inspection-related data (including Remote Data Transmission and surveillance information), specific safeguards technical data and associated information and follow up on results in liaison with relevant intra-departmental partners.
As a facility/site and country officer, or acting senior inspector, provide technical and administrative coordination of safeguards in specified countries at specified nuclear facilities, plan and prepare safeguards activities and provide reports and updates to senior managers and key safeguards groups. Establish and lead highly effective cross-departmental teams to collect and review information from across the Department and draw credible safeguards conclusions for States.
Mentor new P3 Inspectors, supporting their induction and development with targeted on-the-job training and guidance.
When required by the Section Head or Senior Inspector, represent the Senior Inspector or the Section / Division at Departmental meetings, consolidating and presenting technical issues from a Divisional perspective.

The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA's Radiation Safety Regulations.

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

Information Management

Information Analysis

Demonstrated experience in analytical work including data analysis, analytical reporting and information management with the demonstrated ability to produce detailed and complex oral presentations and written reports in English..

Human Resources

Negotiation

Proven expertise in negotiation during meetings and in handling unexpected situations.

Safeguards

Nuclear Fuel Cycle/Nuclear Facilities

In depth knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle and associated facilities.

Safeguards

Safeguards Inspecting

Proven knowledge / experience with safeguards or safeguards inspection at a national or international level.

Safeguards

Safeguards System, Advanced

A comprehensive understanding of the nuclear safeguards system and of safeguards agreements at an international level.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Master's Degree - Advanced University degree in Science, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Information Analysis or International Relations with specialization in a field relevant to nuclear science, nuclear engineering, nuclear technology or nuclear non-proliferation.
Bachelor’s degree with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of Advanced University Degree.
Minimum of seven years of relevant experience in the nuclear field or other relevant field verification work, with at least three years of that being in the area of nuclear safeguards at a state or international level.
Proven ability in leading collaborative teams, working independently and proactively in varied environments with different groups of people.
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 $84672 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 39372*, 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.