Senior Safeguards Analyst (State Declarations)

Organizational Context

The Department of Safeguards functions as the IAEA's global nuclear inspectorate, dedicated to preventing the spread of nuclear weapons. It develops and implements safeguards to ensure nuclear material is not diverted for peaceful purposes and that no undeclared nuclear activities exist within a State. This role is situated within the Declared Information Analysis Section.

Job Purpose

The Senior Safeguards Analyst (State Declarations) is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient reception, processing, and analysis of nuclear material accounting and Additional Protocol information submitted by States. Leveraging extensive knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle and accounting principles, the role involves expert analysis of State declarations under safeguards agreements, identifying and resolving issues or inconsistencies. Furthermore, the position leads analytical projects aimed at continuously improving processes and methodologies within the Section, contributing significantly to the overall safeguards mission.

Responsibilities

Provide authoritative technical expertise and advice on the analysis of nuclear material accounting reports and Additional Protocol declarations. Contribute to the development of policies, priorities, and procedures, and oversee work plan preparation for country and project teams. Lead and participate in teams to address issues and develop innovative solutions and methodologies for analytical process improvement. Coordinate and conduct in-depth analysis of nuclear activities in assigned States, disseminating findings and analytical results to the Divisions of Operations. Play a key role in State evaluations by analyzing State reports and declarations, correlating analytical results from all available information, and identifying potential issues or inconsistencies relevant to nuclear non-proliferation. Support capacity building for State representatives on nuclear material accounting and reporting practices.

Work Experience

A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in information management and analysis related to nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear material accounting, or nuclear research is required. This includes at least five years of experience in information collection, processing, and analysis, particularly with complex databases. Experience in leading teams and producing high-quality analytical reports is also necessary.

Skills

Expertise in nuclear material accounting and knowledge of State declarations under safeguards agreements. In-depth knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle. Ability to perform in-depth analysis, correlate data from multiple sources, and prepare consolidated evaluations. Experience in leading teams and producing analytical reports. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

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