Job ID
42825

Job Title
Forensic Specialist

To work for
ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross

Country
Syria

City
Damascus

Field of Work
Operations - Humanitarian/Disasters

Job Type
Full time

Minimum Education Level
Master

Responsibilities
- Contributes to the forensic analysis of the context in their aria of responsibility (AoR).
- Implements the national forensic strategy in their AoR, addressing logistics, budget, and human resources; assesses the medicolegal system; defines projects to strengthen the system and its stakeholders; evaluates the impact of ICRC humanitarian actions; provides reporting; and supervises and trains staff in forensic work.
- Enhances delegation response by collaborating with other departments and programs.
- Provides forensic advice to external stakeholders on policy and regulatory aspects, including legal frameworks for protecting affected populations, management of the deceased, identification of missing persons, and best practices; delivers capacity-building activities for forensic practitioners.
- May contribute to internal case analysis within the delegation.
- Represents the ICRC to authorities on forensic matters and raises awareness among operational stakeholders about the importance of implementing relevant forensic standards.
- Complies with all relevant administrative procedures and policies, including financial and HR processes and Data Protection.
- Conducts field missions following ICRC security protocols and in collaboration with external parties.
- Handles forensic caseload data as needed.

Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline to receive applications is 17th of May 2025

Salary and Benefits
As per ICRC salary scale

Required employees number
1

Posted On
Apr 30, 2025

Expiry Date
May 17, 2025

CV Language
English