Associate Safeguards Geospatial Analyst(P2)

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 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 infield 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 infield activities and provide key input to the State evaluation process. 
 

Main Purpose

The Associate Safeguards Geospatial Analyst contributes to the collection, processing, integration and dissemination of raster and vector geospatial data within the Section to support the review and assessment of the status of nuclear facilities and infrastructure. This involves geospatial analysis, and contributions to the implementation and maintenance of geospatial data services and applications to support the activities of the Department.

Role

The Associate Safeguards Geospatial Analyst is: 1) an associate, conducting analysis based on Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and contributing to the development of geospatial products; 2) a technical contributor, providing advice on GIS standards, product generation, and geodatabase management; and 3) a team member, working closely with the Section Head, geospatial data team, and imagery analysts in the Section on spatial data and products, and with departmental staff on requirements for spatial data.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Contribute to geospatial activities by collecting and pre-processing geospatial data, digitizing vector features, generating site plans, and producing geospatial and imagery-derived products and services in support of nuclear safeguards needs.
Conduct satellite imagery pre-processing, including the generation of SAR interferometric products, and when relevant, support satellite imagery analytical reporting.
Apply quality control procedures to ensure the highest quality of analytical products and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aiming at enhancing data quality integration/dissemination processes.
Participate in departmental working groups on GIS technologies and capabilities, as well as in the development of integrated analytical products. 

 

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Functional Competencies

Required Expertise

Asset Expertise

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - University degree in remote sensing, GIS, geography, environmental science, social sciences, information technology or a related field.

Minimum of two years of experience in GIS processing and analysis or in conducting analysis related to the nuclear fuel cycle. 

Experience with multisensor imagery, including familiarity with panchromatic, multispectral, and radar imagery. 

Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro software, ArcGIS Enterprise and geodatabases.

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 $56046 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 29200*, 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.