Overview
Job Description - Senior Safeguards Analyst (Approaches) (P5) - 2025/0450 (020116)
Organization: SGCP-Concepts and Approaches Section
Primary Location: [Not specified in refined extract]
Job Posting: 2025-09-09, 12:17:17 PM
Closing Date: 2025-09-30, 9:59:00 PM
Duration in Months: 36
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular
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.
Organizational Context
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 is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure 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 Division of Concepts and Planning (SGCP) is responsible for the development and promotion of safeguards concepts and policy, coordination of R&D activities and Member State Support Programmes, strategic planning, quality management, and training.
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 safeguards implementation; serves as a project manager for 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 performs as: (1) an Analyst – developing safeguards concepts and approaches; (2) a Coordinator of programmes of work related to safeguards; (3) a Facilitator – providing timely, accurate, and efficient support to Operations Divisions; (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 to determine effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with IAEA policy and guidance.
* Provide effective planning and coordination of technical meetings and produce accurate summaries of proceedings and conclusions.
* Plan, organize and supervise the work and deliverables of safeguards analysts in the Section, as assigned.
* Provide technical expertise and contribute to safeguards inspections and field activities.
The incumbent may perform work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, medical clearance and health monitoring are required in accordance with IAEA regulations.
Competencies
Planning and organizing: plans and organizes own work in support of team priorities. Considers changes and proposes contingency plans.
Communication: communicates clearly in writing and speech; listens and understands perspectives; proposes solutions.
Achieving results: defines realistic outputs, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and evaluates results with lessons learned in mind.
Teamwork: contributes to team results and supports decisions.
Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills
* Master's Degree or equivalent in nuclear or other engineering, physical science, mathematics, or a safeguards-related discipline.
* Bachelor's Degree with two years of relevant work experience as an alternative path.
* At least 10 years of working experience in the nuclear field, including systems analysis and developing/evaluating safeguards concepts and methods.
* Experience in organizing and conducting working groups and technical meetings.
* Good knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear materials, preferably from design, operation, or regulation of facilities.
* Thorough knowledge of IAEA safeguards concepts, practices and technology.
* Excellent oral and written English; knowledge of other official IAEA languages is an asset.
Ethics and Diversity
* The IAEA seeks high standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
* Applicants are considered without unfair treatment or discrimination; gender equality and diversity are promoted.
* IAEA staff are international civil servants, upholding UN core ethical standards: Integrity, Professionalism, and Respect for diversity.
* IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with UN/IAEA aims and values.
Evaluation process
* Applications are evaluated based on information provided and stated selection criteria. An assessment exercise and competency-based interview may be included.
* Candidates under serious consideration may undergo reference and background checks.
Appointment information
* Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
* Staff may be assigned to any location.
* Professional and higher categories may be subject to IAEA rotation policy; maximum tour of service is normally seven years.
* IAEA reserves the right not to make an appointment or to amend the contract or job description as needed.
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