Overview
Senior Safeguards Analyst (Approaches) (P5)
Organization: SGCP-Concepts and Approaches Section
Job Posting: 2025-09-09, 12:17:17 PM
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: The closing date for submission of applications is in local time as per the applicant's location.
Main Purpose
As a member of a team led by the Section Head, the Senior Safeguards Analyst develops and evaluates new safeguards concepts and approaches; supports Operations Divisions in design and implementation of State-level approaches; coordinates development of additional tools to support the implementation of safeguards; serves as a project manager for Member State Support Programme (MSSP) tasks; and prepares working documents for consideration within the Department of Safeguards and by international consultant and advisory groups.
Role
The Senior Safeguards Analyst is: (1) an Analyst developing safeguards concepts and approaches, including analysis of their strengths, weaknesses and cost effectiveness; (2) a Coordinator of programmes of work related to safeguards involving other IAEA staff and experts from Member States; (3) a Facilitator providing timely, accurate, and efficient support to the Operations Divisions to resolve safeguards implementation problems, and supporting safeguards inspection, training, and other activities of the Department, as requested; and (4) a Supervisor of safeguards analysts as assigned, promoting good performance and teamwork.
Functions / Key Results Expected
* Identify safeguards needs and manage a programme of tasks or actions to address the need.
* Develop, analyse, and document new or enhanced technical safeguards concepts and approaches.
* Provide technical evaluations of State evaluation documents.
* Provide technical evaluations of State-level safeguards approaches and measures in order to determine their acceptability in terms of effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with IAEA policy and guidance.
* Provide effective planning and coordination of technical meetings and produce accurate summaries of the proceedings and conclusions of the meetings.
* Plan, organize and supervise the work and deliverables of safeguards analysts in the Section, as assigned.
* Provide technical expertise and effectively contribute to safeguards inspections and other field activities.
Working Environment
The incumbent may perform work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials and is required to be medically cleared and to participate in a radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with IAEA regulations.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies (Competency Framework): Planning and Organizing; Communication; Achieving Results; Teamwork.
Functional Competencies: Judgement/Decision Making; Resilience; Technical/Scientific Credibility.
Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills
* Master's Degree: Advanced university degree in nuclear or other engineering, physical science, mathematics, or a safeguards related discipline.
* Bachelor's Degree with two years of additional relevant work experience (alternative entry).
* At least 10 years of working experience in the nuclear field, including experience in systems analysis and developing and evaluating nuclear safeguards concepts and methods.
* Good knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear materials; thorough knowledge of IAEA safeguards concepts, practices and technology.
* Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages is an asset.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers a remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $101,540, a variable post adjustment (currently US $56,761), dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. See IAEA conditions at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions
General Information
* IAEA recruitment seeks high standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
* Non-discriminatory employment practices; strong emphasis on diversity and gender equality.
* Staff are international civil servants and must abide by UN ethical standards of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity.
* IAEA maintains a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with UN/IAEA aims.
Evaluation process
* Evaluation based on application information; may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.
* Reference and background checks may be required for candidates under serious consideration.
Appointment information
* Appointment subject to satisfactory medical report; staff may be assigned to any location.
* Professional-level appointments are subject to rotation policy; maximum tour of service is typically seven years.
* IAEA reserves the right to make no appointment, appoint at a lower grade, or modify job description or duration.
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