Overview
The Safeguards Technology Expert (DPRK) contributes to the IAEA's nuclear verification mission by conducting analyses using safeguards-relevant information to support enhanced readiness activities for the DPRK.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, update and develop prospective safeguards procedures, working papers and guidance for all DPRK deployment scenarios and facility types.
- Contribute to the development and documentation of prospective safeguards approaches and verification measures.
- Coordinate with and support relevant counterparts across the Department to incorporate latest concepts, analytical requirements and equipment/measurement options into procedures.
- Contribute to tabletop exercises and training modules to validate procedures and identify gaps; implement lessons learned and maintain version control.
- Provide technical input to procurement/equipment planning by defining functional requirements and field-use constraints for DPRK scenarios.
- Coordinate the maintenance, inventory and calibration of current DPRK Team specific equipment.
- Organize and coordinate the specific radiation protection requirements/procedures for challenging and hazardous environments.
Required Experience
Minimum of seven years of experience in nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear-related research or nuclear safeguards implementation. Experience writing and editing analytical reports based on open and other sources, contributing to training programmes, and conducting engagement activities.
Qualifications
Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in sciences (e.g. physics, chemistry), technology (e.g. nuclear, mechanical or other engineering), or in fields of relevance to international relations, non-proliferation studies and analysis. Bachelor's Degree - University degree in a stipulated field with two years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
