Job Description
Organization SGIM‑State Factor Analysis Section
Job Posting 2026-07-02, 9:32:42 AM
Closing Date 2026-07-23, 9:59:00 PM
Duration in Months: 36
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular
Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes
THIS VACANCY NOTICE WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS
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 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 in‑field 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 in‑field activities and provide key input to the State evaluation process.
Main Purpose Reporting to the Section Head, the Associate Information Analyst (Open Source) collects, reviews and analyzes data from a wide range of sources to ascertain if there are any indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities within a State. From this analysis, the analyst prepares input for analytical reports used by the Department of Safeguards in its State Evaluation Groups. The role involves varied research and analysis with opportunities to develop skills and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for information collection, processing and analysis.
Role The Associate Information Analyst (Open Source) is an analyst conducting open‑source research for assigned States and contributing to analytical products and reports; a team player contributing to projects and initiatives within the Section and Division; and a collaborator liaising with colleagues in other Divisions to provide and clarify analytical findings.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Collaborate with Section staff in the collection, review and analysis of information for assigned States, including open‑source data, nuclear material accounting data, satellite imagery and environmental sampling data.
Conduct analyses to ascertain any indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities and collaborate with colleagues to identify recommended follow‑up actions.
Prepare contributions to analytical products and reports to summarize findings and recommendations as input to State Evaluation Groups.
Conduct further research as requested by State Evaluation Groups and work with Section staff to identify additional research issues and tasks.
Identify possible new sources of information relevant for research tasks and consult with Section staff to evaluate reliability.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for the collection and analysis of open‑source information and the streamlining of processes.
Participate in meetings to brief recipients on the results of open‑source information analysis.
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.
Required Expertise
Management and Programme Analysis – Database Interrogation: Expertise in using a range of open‑source databases and tools, including identifying and evaluating relevant sources for further analysis.
Management and Programme Analysis – Information Collection and Analysis: Proven ability to collect and evaluate technical information from a range of open sources and to prepare analytical inputs for reports and communications.
Asset Expertise
Safeguards – Safeguards System: Basic knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle and issues related to nuclear non‑proliferation.
Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills Bachelor's Degree – University degree in science, technology, international relations, communications, or areas of relevance to non‑proliferation studies.
Minimum of two years of experience in conducting open‑source information collection and analysis on technical subjects or two years of experience in conducting nuclear research.
Experience in the use of information collection, processing and analysis techniques, including the use of advanced text retrieval techniques and complex databases.
Experience in preparing analytical content for products or reports, with the ability to respond rapidly to new information requirements.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff members 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.
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.
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: 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. Evaluation may include an assessment exercise 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 a shorter duration than indicated above.
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Organization SGIM‑State Factor Analysis Section
Job Posting 2026-07-02, 9:32:42 AM
Closing Date 2026-07-23, 9:59:00 PM
Duration in Months: 36
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular
Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes
THIS VACANCY NOTICE WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS
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 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 in‑field 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 in‑field activities and provide key input to the State evaluation process.
Main Purpose Reporting to the Section Head, the Associate Information Analyst (Open Source) collects, reviews and analyzes data from a wide range of sources to ascertain if there are any indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities within a State. From this analysis, the analyst prepares input for analytical reports used by the Department of Safeguards in its State Evaluation Groups. The role involves varied research and analysis with opportunities to develop skills and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for information collection, processing and analysis.
Role The Associate Information Analyst (Open Source) is an analyst conducting open‑source research for assigned States and contributing to analytical products and reports; a team player contributing to projects and initiatives within the Section and Division; and a collaborator liaising with colleagues in other Divisions to provide and clarify analytical findings.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Collaborate with Section staff in the collection, review and analysis of information for assigned States, including open‑source data, nuclear material accounting data, satellite imagery and environmental sampling data.
Conduct analyses to ascertain any indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities and collaborate with colleagues to identify recommended follow‑up actions.
Prepare contributions to analytical products and reports to summarize findings and recommendations as input to State Evaluation Groups.
Conduct further research as requested by State Evaluation Groups and work with Section staff to identify additional research issues and tasks.
Identify possible new sources of information relevant for research tasks and consult with Section staff to evaluate reliability.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for the collection and analysis of open‑source information and the streamlining of processes.
Participate in meetings to brief recipients on the results of open‑source information analysis.
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.
Required Expertise
Management and Programme Analysis – Database Interrogation: Expertise in using a range of open‑source databases and tools, including identifying and evaluating relevant sources for further analysis.
Management and Programme Analysis – Information Collection and Analysis: Proven ability to collect and evaluate technical information from a range of open sources and to prepare analytical inputs for reports and communications.
Asset Expertise
Safeguards – Safeguards System: Basic knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle and issues related to nuclear non‑proliferation.
Qualifications, Experience and Language Skills Bachelor's Degree – University degree in science, technology, international relations, communications, or areas of relevance to non‑proliferation studies.
Minimum of two years of experience in conducting open‑source information collection and analysis on technical subjects or two years of experience in conducting nuclear research.
Experience in the use of information collection, processing and analysis techniques, including the use of advanced text retrieval techniques and complex databases.
Experience in preparing analytical content for products or reports, with the ability to respond rapidly to new information requirements.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff members 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.
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.
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: 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. Evaluation may include an assessment exercise 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 a shorter duration than indicated above.
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