Senior Safeguards Technology Expert (DPRK) (P5)
Senior Safeguards Technology Expert (DPRK) (P5)
IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency
Vienna, Austria
Main Purpose
The Senior Safeguards Technology Expert leverages his/her understanding of the various aspects of sensitive science and technology related to their area of expertise to deepen the IAEA's understanding of nuclear proliferation concerns related to both indigenous R&D and technology transfer and trading. He/she provides expertise in their field, evaluates related information and advises on verification of nuclear proliferation issues related to his/her expertise.
Role
Reporting to the DPRK Team Leader, the Senior Safeguards Technology Expert is (1) a technical expert in their specialized field in the area of nuclear sciences and technology; (2) a key contributor in the preparation and review of State evaluation reports as a senior technical expert; (3) an adviser to senior levels for consultations and investigations arising from ad hoc requests generated from headquarters and in-field; and (4) a liaison, as appropriate, with representatives of other safeguards divisions, IAEA departments and Member States on issues of his/her expertise.
Functions/Key Results Expected
- Provides technical evaluation of evaluation documents and participates in DPRK Team working groups, preparing technical reports and advising on technology issues, as required;
- Conducts technical analysis and assessment of the DPRK nuclear programme in their area of expertise;
- Develops evaluation methodologies related to the early detection of the possible misuse of nuclear material or technology through undeclared nuclear activities or related trade and activities of sensitive nuclear technology;
- Guides, reviews and evaluates work with technical consultants on specific analytical and development projects;
- Provides authoritative technical expertise and advice concerning nuclear proliferation issues and conducts investigations on sensitive science and technology issues related to nuclear proliferation;
- Oversees the work of more junior colleagues, acting as a mentor and supporting their development, developing mechanisms to support collaborative working within the team.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies
- 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
- 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
- Information Management - Information Analysis - Demonstrated ability to exercise unbiased, tactful and prudent judgement on sensitive issues, based on in-depth factual analysis;
- Safeguards - Quality Management - Ability to conceptualize and promote the implementation of new technical concepts for safeguards enhancement as well as to keep abreast of developments in relevant information management and technologies.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
- Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in nuclear science or engineering, chemistry, physics or electronics/instrumentation/computer science or related field;
- Bachelor's Degree - A first level university degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree;
- Other - In-depth theoretical and practical training in areas relevant to safeguards;
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the nuclear industry or in a post focusing on technical non-proliferation analysis;
- Experience in technical non-proliferation analysis and extensive knowledge of proliferation issues;
- In-depth knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle and extensive experience with the science and technology of at least one of the following fields:
- isotope separation, particularly with application to uranium enrichment at an R&D and industrial production scale;
- reprocessing of irradiated fuel;
- nuclear reactors, particularly gas-graphite moderated reactors and light water reactors;
- nuclear weapons research and development, including the design, manufacture, operation and procurement of goods or services related to nuclear weapons research.
- Experience in, and knowledge of, procedures for handling sensitive technical knowledge and issues on a State level;
- Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
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