Senior Safeguards Analyst (Open Source)(P5) - (2025/0398 (016573))

Organization: SGIM-State Factor Analysis Section

Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting: 2025-07-22, 3:36:47 AM

Closing Date: 2025-08-11, 4:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 36

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular

Probation Period: 1 Year

Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes

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.

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

The Senior Safeguards Information Analyst (Open Source) provides expert open source analysis on the nuclear fuel cycle to the IAEA's State evaluation process and for the IAEA’s in-field verification activities, which provide the basis for the implementation of safeguards and the drawing of conclusions on States' compliance with their safeguards obligations.

Role

The Senior Safeguards Information Analyst (Open Source) is: 1) a leader of teams contributing to the State evaluation process and other complex analytical tasks; 2) a subject matter expert on open source collection and assessment, leading the regular review of safeguards relevant information and ensuring that it is efficiently processed and disseminated within the Department; and 3) a strategist, promoting innovative methods and tools to advance analytical capabilities.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Lead or participate in analytical teams comprising members of, inter alia, the Division of Information Management, the Division of Concepts and Planning and the Operations Divisions. These teams focus on solving particular science and technology problems.

Conduct and coordinate multiple analytical tasks simultaneously under time pressure, and pro-actively seek and develop new solutions to complex scientific problems.

Produce reports that incorporate in-depth analysis of safeguards relevant information in support of the IAEA's nuclear verification mission.

Use expertise on open source techniques and the nuclear fuel cycle to assess the correctness and completeness of State declarations, paying special attention to whether there are indications of diversion of declared nuclear material or the presence of undeclared nuclear material or activities.

Contribute to the State evaluation process by determining if there are indicators of proliferation or noncompliance with safeguards agreements.

Participate in State evaluation working groups and contribute to the drafting of State evaluation reports.

Train, guide and direct staff in the collection and analysis of information pertinent to the nuclear fuel cycle and to proliferation pathways.

Lead the Section in developing, selecting, testing, and implementing new analytical concepts for the Department of Safeguards.

Mentor the Section staff on a broad range of open source topics relevant to the nuclear fuel cycle.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Name

Definition

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.

Required Expertise

Function

Name

Expertise Description

Management and Programme Analysis

Partnership Development

Proficiency as a broad subject matter expert in the nuclear fuel cycle and associated open source collection and analysis methodologies, including advising senior management, delivering training, and mentoring staff.

Management and Programme Analysis

Proliferation and Network Analysis

Ability to provide assessment on the status of nuclear programmes and proliferation activities based on analysis of all safeguards relevant information.

Asset Expertise

Function

Name

Expertise Description

Nuclear Engineering

Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities

Ability to proactively engage Member States, UN organizations, NGOs and other stakeholders to foster cooperation on safeguards issues.

Safeguards

Safeguards System, Basic

Knowledge of the concepts of strengthened safeguards and the process of additional protocol evaluation.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry), technology (e.g. nuclear, mechanical or other engineering), or related to non-proliferation and analysis.
Bachelor's Degree - University degree in sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry), technology (e.g. nuclear, mechanical or other engineering), or related to non-proliferation and analysis, plus two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the nuclear industry or in nuclear non-proliferation, with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality analytical reports.
Training or qualifications relevant to nuclear non-proliferation developed within a commercial, national authority, or international organization environment.
Strong background in multi-source analysis with the ability to incorporate the results of disparate analysis into an integrated analytical product.
Proven experience in and knowledge of procedures for handling sensitive technical knowledge and issues on a State level.
Experience with dual-use technologies relevant to nuclear non-proliferation, the potential applicability of nuclear research to nuclear weapons development, and delivery systems an asset.
Experience in the use of advanced software for information analysis (e.g. network or link analysis) 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 $101540 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 54222*, 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.