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
Military service
Not Specified
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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in forensic sciences, Forensic Medicine, or biological sciences relevant to forensic practice
- Fluent command of English and Arabic
- Experience in Forensic case work.
- At least 6 years' experience in forensic practice applied to humanitarian or human rights investigations.
- Proven experience in research and presentation of research outcome
- Experience in promoting the implementation of professional and ethical standards in his/her field of expertise
- Proven experience in designing and delivery of trainings
- Fluent command of English and Arabic
- Experience in Forensic case work.
- At least 6 years' experience in forensic practice applied to humanitarian or human rights investigations.
- Proven experience in research and presentation of research outcome
- Experience in promoting the implementation of professional and ethical standards in his/her field of expertise
- Proven experience in designing and delivery of trainings
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline to receive applications is 17th of May 2025
Salary and Benefits
As per ICRC salary scale
About us
Permanently present in Syria since 1967, the ICRC is a neutral, impartial, and independent organization with an exclusively humanitarian mission. The ICRC works closely with and supports the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) to meet food, water, and health needs of people affected by the fighting in both emergencies and to help them start rebuilding their lives. They work together to raise awareness about risks from mines and other explosive remnants. The ICRC works to restore links between families who have been separated by the conflict and migration, visits a number of prisons, promotes respect for international humanitarian law. The ICRC also provides advice and support to local authorities and forensics practitioners in managing human remains with respect and dignity. The ICRC's operation in Syria is its largest in the world, with over 650 staff working in its offices in Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, Hassakeh, Homs, and Tartous.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Apr 30, 2025
Expiry Date
May 17, 2025
CV Language
English
