Evidence Custodian, Data Systems and Coordination,
Erbil
- Organization: ICMP - International Commission on Missing Persons
- Location: Erbil
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Statistics
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Managerial positions
- Closing Date: Closed
Evidence Custodian/Coordinator, Data Systems & Coordination Ref. Nr. 004/2018
Location: Iraq, Erbil/Baghdad
Start of Contract: Immediate
Grade of position: E5, eligible for expatriate allowances Organization profile
Everyyear, millions of people around the world go missing as a resultof conflict, human rights abuses, disasters, organized crime, irregular migration, and other causes. Be part of a growing international organization that is dedicated to tackling this global challenge. The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) is a treaty-based international organization with headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands. Its mandate is to secure the cooperation of governments and others in locating and identifying missing persons. As the only international organization tasked exclusively to work on the issue of missing persons, ICMP maintains field programs throughout the world. To learn more about ICMP click here.
Iraq Program
TheICMP isimplementingamulti-yearprojectinIraqto supportauthoritiesintheireffortsto account for persons missing as a result of armed conflict and violations of human rights. Position Background
The Evidence Custodian is a member of the country Data Coordination Team responsible for, assessing, training, mentoring and monitoring domestic institutions involved in the secure management and transfer of DNA samples, and other evidence or data related to missing persons investigations.This position is basedin Baghdad/Erbiland will involve extensive travelthroughout the territoy of Iraq. The secure management of DNA sample data and other evidence associated with missing persons’ investigations is critical to the successful outcome of rule of law based forensic identifications and the admissibility of evidence in criminal justice proceedings. Sample data and evidence must be managed and administered over their entire lifespan, from the time of seizure or acquisition, to eventual use and/or disposal.
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of Iraq Data Coordination Unit, the duties
- Examination of current sample DNA management procedures within relevant Iraq’s institutions;
- Establish the Iraq wide DNA sample data flow diagram;
- Provide recommendations on how to improve DNA sample data management within Iraq’s institutions;
- Establish and work together with Iraq institutions on the development of robust chain of custody procedures in accordance with international norms and standards; to ensure all evidence is collected, secured and handled in a fashion that maintains the integrity of the evidence;
- Provide technical support to ensure the proper use of ICMP’s data collection applications and modules, including the Identification Database Management System (iDMS) and the Online Inquiry Center (OIC);
- The production of ICMP guidelines on DNA sample management ICMP Headquarters I Koninginnegracht 12 I 2514 AA The Hague I The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0)7 0850 6700 I icmp@icmp.int I www.icmp.int Provide subject matter expertise for the design and delivery of the country program's activities of advice, technical support and mentoring to develop the capacity of designated authorities carrying out forensic human identification work;
- Provide training, mentoring and monitoring in the documentation and packaging of samples and evidence;
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- University degree in biology, chemistry, engineering sciences or other relevant discipline;
- At least seven years of experience working with international organizations;
- Proven record of experience in the field of human rights or humanitarian assistance;
- Experience in documentation of human rights or working directly with victims will be considered an asset;
- Experience in the design and delivery of capacity building, training and mentoring an asset;
- Prior experience or an-depth understanding of the Iraq conflict and the region an advantage
- Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills, including report writing;
- Excellent planning and prioritization skills, including the ability to think and operate strategically.
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