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 NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.

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 Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support. The Division of Technical and Scientific Services ensures the provision of state-of-the-art equipment and related expertise for the accomplishment of the Department of Safeguards activities. Within this mandate, the Division is responsible for procurement, testing, provision, inventory control, performance monitoring and maintenance of safeguards equipment and supplies required by SGO Divisions; management of equipment development and engineering activities to meet quality and safeguards requirements; development and provision of documentation, procedures, instrumentation methods and techniques; provision of specialized technical and scientific support to inspectors and inspection activities in the field and at headquarters; and, radiation contamination monitoring of returned equipment and timely write-off of obsolete or contaminated equipment. The Division also coordinates departmental health and safety activities.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Data Management Engineer implements, tests, maintains and upgrades software applications, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) models or network systems related to data processing and review and to remote data collection and transmission. These software applications or network systems are used to handle the data of various safeguards (SG) equipment installed in the field and to remotely handle the SG equipment itself. Furthermore, the Data Management Engineer provides guidance on data integration methodologies and best practices, ensures that all system or network interfaces for the various software or network subsystems are in place, and ensures that performance of the integrated systems is consistently reliable.

Role

The Data Management Engineer is: (1) a software developer, maintaining and customizing remote data transmission and data collection software, based on state of the art technologies which may include artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) tools and technologies; (2) a project contributor or project coordinator, initiating, planning, executing and monitoring agreed work, and taking part in various team, Section and divisional activities; (3) a network specialist, providing knowledge on several different network components, including setting up virtual private networks and the principles of collecting data in secure and reliable manner; and (4) a contributor to data security, bringing familiarity with the principle of securing data by applying cryptographic concepts.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Maintain and upgrade any assigned remote data transmission and data review software applications, in order to improve communications, data transfers and data evaluation from specialized safeguards equipment at remote facilities.

Analyse and correct the requirements for any assigned new network systems or software applications, especially those related to remote data transmission tools and those dedicated to reviewing data from remote equipment, including the analysis of its State of Health (SoH) data.

Execute checks on the availability of IAEA safeguards remote data transmission repositories and network components with other team members, on a 24/7 basis, and provide remote corrective maintenance so that systems meet their performance criteria.

Ensure proper practices are followed by providing user support to Operations Divisions, including the provision of (i) field support during inspections; (ii) instructions on the use of remote data transmission and data review software; and (iii) well-documented system operations procedures.

In addition, and as assigned, the Data Management Engineer may coordinate and/or participate in the testing, implementation, maintenance and upgrade of:

-network configurations using state of the art techniques for firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, etc., to enhance the existing TCP/IP-based remote monitoring (RM) infrastructure;
-AI/ML and data review software applications using state of the art techniques and tools.
-SharePoint sites and/or Jira sites and Power-BI Dashboards, as well as oversee and plan the execution of all activities needed to develop SharePoint sites and/or Jira sites and Power-BI Dashboards.

The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA's Radiation Safety Regulations.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Name	Definition
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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.
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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.
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Teamwork	Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.
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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

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Client orientation	Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met.
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Commitment to continuous process improvement	Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements.
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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.
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Required Expertise

Function	Name	Expertise Description
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Information Technology	Application Architecture	Disciplined, methodical approach to the analysis of requirements and system design.
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Information Technology	Computer Programming	Thorough understanding of software engineering processes and the software engineering life cycle.
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Information Technology	Database Development	Experience in relational database management software (e.g. SQL Server) and programming (e.g. SQL).
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Information Technology	IT Security	Knowledge of basic cryptographic concepts (e.g. PKI).
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Information Technology	Systems Administration	Demonstrated knowledge of programming/configuring SharePoint sites, Jira sites and Power BI dashboards.

Asset Expertise

Function	Name	Expertise Description
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Information Technology	Network Security	Experience in network systems and components, including at least basic knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VPN, firewalls, telecommunications and IT security techniques.
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Management and Programme Analysis	Project Management	Experience in the use of project management tools and familiarity with project management principles as described by PRINCE2 or PMI required. Certification an asset.
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Nuclear Engineering	Quality Assurance and Control	Familiarity with, or training in, quality assurance and control.
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Safeguards	Safeguards System, Basic	Familiarity with the concepts of IAEA safeguards.
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Information Technology	Software Development	Experience in web programming (JavaScript, AJAX/JSON, PERL, HTML) and with programming languages e.g.: C#/C , Java, XML, R, Perl, that may include AI/ML tools and technologies (e.g. Azure Video Indexer, Computer Vision, Kubernetes, etc.).

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - University degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or a related field.

Minimum of five years of working experience in software engineering and/or network engineering.
Working experience in one or more of the following required:
-with data from monitoring equipment or in a related field;
-in AI/ML model implementation;
-with SharePoint and/or Jira and/or Power BI.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $70212 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 39670*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions

General Information

• The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member 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 or trait.
• 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.
• Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. 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 (or values): 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. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be 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 shorter duration than indicated above.