Year
1986
Abstract
The International Atomic Energy Agency has established a staff of safeguards professionals who are responsible for carrying out on-site inspections to determine compliance with internatonal safeguards agreements. By IAEA Statute, the paramount consideration in recruiting IAEA staff is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence, and integrity. An analysis of the distribution of professionals in the IAEA Department of Safeguards has revealed some interesting observations regarding the distribution of grade levels, age, time in service, gender, and geographical origin. Following several earlier studies performed by contractors for ACDA, U.S. efforts have been undertaken to attract and better prepare candidates for working at the IAEA. Tracking announced IAEA positions, anticipating potential IAEA positions, and advertising through recruiting centers has helped to ensure sufficient time for locating well qualified candidates. Training candidates and their spouses at the Foreign Service Institute has helped prepare them for overseas living and doing an effective job. Attracting a field of well qualified U.S. applicants and ensuring the availability of qualified scientific and technical personnel who can help fulfill the objectives and functions of the IAEA has been a challenge. Continued efforts are necessary to attract and retain highly competent and dedicated staff from throughout the world.