Future Vacancies 2009

Vacancy	Grade	Vacancies expected until end 2009 (Subject to change)	Expected Date of Vacancy:
		OFFICES REPORTING TO THE DIRECTOR GENERAL
External Relations and Policy Officer	P4	Initial point of contact on all matters pertaining to non-proliferation, safeguards and verification issues. Primary action officer in the Office of External Relations and Policy Coordination (EXPO) for monitoring, reporting and assistance in policy development with regard to major non-safeguards verification-related issues.	Second half 2008
		DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT
Senior Translator/ Section Head	P5	Supervises the accurate, timely and stylistically appropriate translation of a wide range of administrative, legal, economic, scientific and technical texts, particularly in the field of nuclear physics and engineering. Texts are mainly translated from English into Arabic.	Second half 2008
Database Programmer	P3	Responsible for the design and structure of databases and for the secure and reliable operation of database management systems software; applies technical knowledge in the creation of effective information systems.	Second half 2008
Network and Telecommunications Section Head	P5	Provides authoritative advice and guidance to senior management on the establishment and operation of the network and telecommunication infrastructure to host the IAEA information systems; and manages the staff of the Section.	First half 2009
Customer Services Unit Head (Procurement)	P3	Manages the customer service team, providing the following services post award process; coordination of shipment and installation, administration and resolution of post-shipment issues such as insurance claims, quality management corrective actions, or mediation of warranty returns.	First half 2008
		DEPARTMENT OF NUCLEAR SCIENCES AND APPLICATIONS
Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics Section Head	P5	Initiates, coordinates and supervises the Agency's activities in the field of radiation dosimetry and medical physics, including the work at the IAEA Dosimetry Laboratory (Seibersdorf). Acts as IAEA secretary of the Network of Secondary Standard Dosimetry Laboratories (SSDL). Advises on technical cooperation programmes and research contract proposals in this subject. Prepares and revises criteria for the establishment and operation of SSDLs.	First half 2009

		DEPARTMENT OF SAFEGUARDS
Effectiveness Evaluation Specialist	P4	Responsible for compiling and maintaining information regarding safeguards application at the facility level; contributes to the Safeguards Implementation Report (SIR), participates in efforts to improve the effectiveness of safeguards, analyses the reasons for failure to attain inspection goals, and provides advice and training for the Department.	First half 2008
Safeguards Analyst (Multiple Posts)	P4	Participates in various studies related to advanced safeguards concepts, or to safeguards concepts and technologies in areas where existing approaches require modification. Organizes, prepares working papers for and conducts consultant advisory group meetings and participates in related activities as assigned.	First half 2008
Senior Safeguards Analyst	P5	Supervises the process of data collection and evaluation for the annual Safeguards implementation Report (SIR), prepares the SIR for presentation to the Board, develops new evaluation procedures associated with safeguards strengthening measures, in particular for evaluation of States as a whole and for integrated safeguards. Carries out field assessments during inspections of the effectiveness of existing implementation procedures.	First half 2009
Customer Services and Operations Section Head	P5	Initiates, coordinates and supervises the activities of the Section, ensuring the common IT acquisition process (desktops, laptops, personal digital assistants (PDAs) software), manages the Service Desk and trains users in the relevant areas.	First half 2008
Senior IT Specialist	P5	Responsible for coordinating all activities related to the reliability, availability and security of the Department's systems infrastructure development and IT service delivery in order to support successful implementation of the Department's programmes.	Second half 2008
Senior Safeguards Inspector (Section Head) (multiple posts)	P5	Initiates, directs, coordinates, performs and supervises safeguards activities in accordance with relevant safeguards agreements and additional protocols both within a Section and in coordination with the other Sections in the Division.	First half 2009
Nuclear Safeguards Inspector (multiple posts, Headquarters) (1 post, Tokyo Regional Office)	P3/P4	Performs inspections by applying nuclear materials accounting, measurements and containment/ surveillance; interacts with facility personnel and State officials in obtaining the necessary access to records and documentation, analyses and evaluates extensive amounts of data collected from various sources (facility records and design information, States' reports, inspection results and computer services of the Agency).	First half 2008
Senior Safeguards Inspector (multiple posts)	P5	Responsible for evaluation and submission of the State Evaluation Reports prepared by country officers. Plans and performs Agency safeguards inspections and other verification activities, evaluates the results and reports thereon. Provides technical and management input to inter-Divisional and Divisional working groups on the development and implementation of integrated safeguards measures.	First half 2009
Senior Safeguards Inspector (quality management)	P5	Performs inspections as a Nuclear Safeguards Inspector; reviews the evaluation of inspection results and the conclusions drawn by members of the inspection team; plans, coordinates and integrates the activities of staff supervised, including the relevant liaison with State authorities, participates in negotiations of safeguards agreements.	Second half 2008
Senior Safeguards Inspector (Section Head)	P5	Initiates, coordinates and supervises the activities of a Section, ensuring quality management and quality control on all the Division's deliveries and processes; coordinates and supports Operations Sections in the preparation of safeguards approaches for States, and performs centralized budgeting, procurement and scheduling of inspections.	First half 2009
Systems Analyst/ Programmer	P3	Designs, develops and implements software, including training and the identification of hardware and associated documentation, for stand-alone, local area network (LAN) and in-field applications. Works with users in defining and analyzing user requirements for software applications.	Second half 2008
Senior NDA Systems Engineer	P5	Organizes, manages and monitors the provision of resident NDA (non-destructive assay) equipment to safeguards inspectors, including acceptance testing, maintenance, performance monitoring and repair. Initiates, monitors, evaluates and manages equipment development projects.	First half 2009
Surveillance, Seals and Remote Monitoring Section Head	P5	Initiates, coordinates, and supervises the activities of the Section, ensuring the availability of effective verification instrumentation for the detection of undeclared nuclear material and activities, and verification of nuclear material and other items placed under safeguards.	First half 2009
		DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL COOPERATION

Programme Management Officer (multiple posts)	P3	Develops and manages programmes and projects in an area of nuclear technology based on Member States development needs.	First half 2008
Programme Management Officer	P4	Develops and manages innovative and complex programmes and projects in an area of nuclear technology based on Member States development needs.	First half 2008
Programme Coordination Section Head	P5	Initiates, coordinates and supervises the work of the Section, ensuring planning, communication and monitoring of expected results and performance standards; a balanced workload and availability of the required resources. Guides performance management and supports staff development needs.	Second half 2008
		DEPARTMENT OF NUCLEAR ENERGY
Computer Programmer	P3	Collects, tests and distributes computer programs to IAEA Member States that are not OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) Member States, and to international organizations cooperating with the IAEA.	Second half 2008
Librarian	P2	As a member of a team led by the Senior Librarian, the Librarian provides and promotes information services to the IAEA Secretariat and Member States.	Second half 2008
Group Leader (Content Management)	P4	Manages and leads a team ensuring that all information from Member States and IAEA publications is processed and added to the INIS (International Nuclear Information System) database; performs input preparation, subject analysis, quality control and error correction of documents within his/her subject area; maintains the INIS multilingual thesaurus in cooperation with Member States and the ETDE (Energy Technology Data Exchange); analyses new information techniques for INIS applications.	First half 2009
Nuclear Power Planner/Economist	P4	Develops and enhances energy models to analyze contemporary energy issues. Supports capacity building in Member States for sustainable energy development; energy-environment-related studies; national and regional energy studies using the IAEA's energy models.	Second half 2008
INIS and Nuclear Knowledge Management Section Head	P5	Coordinates the exchange of scientific and technical information and its dissemination to Member States, Agency staff and interested international organizations. Initiates, coordinates and supervises the activities of the Section. Develops policy and guidance for nuclear knowledge management, facilitating education, training and capacity building in nuclear science and related fields.	First half 2008
Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Materials Section Head	P5	Initiates, coordinates and supervises the activities of the Section. Contributes to building the capabilities of interested Member States for policy-making, strategic planning, technology development and the implementation of safe, reliable, economically efficient, proliferation-resistant and environmentally sound nuclear fuel cycle programmes for both power and research reactors.	Second half 2008

		DEPARTMENT OF NUCLEAR SAFETY AND SECURITY
Safety Assessment Section Head	P5	Contributes technical expertise to project activities, develops international guidelines, develops and implements new programmes on training, and responds to requests by Member States to enhance the safety of nuclear installations and facilities and/or provide technical assistance.	Second half 2008
Senior Operational Safety Officer	P5	Manages projects, develops international guidelines, develops and implements new programmes on training, and responds to requests by Member States to enhance the safety of nuclear installations and facilitates and/or provide technical assistance.	First half 2008
Information Management and Coordination Section Head	P5	Initiates, coordinates and supervises the activities of the Section, ensuring provision of the information required for the planning, prioritization, coordination, monitoring and reporting that underpin the effective implementation of the IAEA's activities to assist Member States in meeting the obligations of a strengthened nuclear security regime.	First half 2009
Training Specialist (Radiation Safety)	P4	Provides training of various types and levels, in liaison with technical and technical cooperation officers. Formulates, develops and implements a programme of basic and specialized training in radiation and waste safety, including the standardization, preparation and/or coordination of syllabuses and training material in liaison with technical officers.	First half 2009
Radiation Monitoring Specialist	P4	Responsible for coordinating and implementing specific projects in one of the following fields; policy and programme support, radiation and transport safety and waste safety.	Second half 2008