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Forensic Officer (Crime Scene Investigation) (P-3) - Short Term

Multiple locations

  • Organization: ICC - International Criminal Court
  • Location: Multiple locations
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Legal - Broad
    • Biology and Chemistry
    • Criminology, Extremism, Police Affairs and Anti-Corruption
    • Internal audit, Investigation and Inspection
    • Medical Doctor
    • Drugs, Anti-Money Laundering, Terrorism and Human Trafficking
  • Closing Date: Closed

22363| OTP 
Posting Date:   19/05/2023
Deadline for Applications:   16/06/2023 (midnight The Hague time)
Organizational Unit:   Forensic Unit, Forensic Science Section, Integrated Services Division, Office of the Prosecutor 
Duty Station:   Various duty stations
Type of Appointment:   Short Term Appointment
Minimum Net Annual Salary:   Depending on Duty Station
Contract Duration:   To be confirmed

Special Notice:

A Short-Term Appointment is used to recruit staff to meet short-term needs. The duration of this assignment is provided above. The maximum duration of a short-term appointment including extensions shall not exceed 12 months.

A Short-Term Appointment does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal and shall not be converted to any other type of appointment.

Due to the short-term nature of the assignment, the ICC reserves the right to make an appointment at one grade lower than that stated in the vacancy with a modified job description.

A current ICC staff member who is holding a fixed-term appointment may apply for any short-term position. Where a current ICC staff member is selected to a short-term position, he or she will be temporarily assigned to the position in line with section 4.10 of ICC/AI/2016/001. GS-level posts are subject to local recruitment only.

The terms and conditions of service for staff members appointed under a short-term appointment are governed by ICC/AI/2016/001.

Organisational Context

The Integrated Services Division (ISD) within the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) centralises the specialised support functions that provide cross-cutting support to the Office. The Division is headed by a Director who is responsible for managing the reliable and cost-effective delivery of integrated services and ensuring that the OTP is adequately supported through all relevant service functions, technologies and equipment, and that appropriate services are available to allow the implementation of the Office’s mandate. The services include planning and operations, witness protection and management, information knowledge and evidence management,  forensic science,  language and administrative support. The Division works to develop new approaches and strategies that promote the use of modern tools and advanced technology as mechanisms to strengthen the effectiveness of the Office.

The Forensic Science Section is in charge of the following functions:

  • The Forensic Unit provides expertise for all matters related to crime scene examinations, exhumations, autopsies, clinical examination of witnesses, as well examination of physical evidence collected during investigation or trial.
  • The Imagery Unit provides expertise for all matters related to photo and video analysis and enhancement, 3D mapping and reconstruction, satellite imagery and geographic information systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Head of Forensic Science Section and will perform the following tasks:

  • Conduct forensic related duties and activities; it will notably include missions on the field in order to assess, identify and collect evidence;
  • Prepare operation plans, crime scene assessments and investigations taking into consideration logistical aspects and potential impacts on local communities;
  • Participate in and/or supervise work conducted by seconded or contracted personnel;
  • Participate in monitoring of forensic work performed by national authorities;
  • Develop an appropriate documentation collection plan for scientific support for investigations, notably in regards to crime scene investigation;
  • Advise the Head of Forensic Science Section on forensic and scientific procedures and techniques to be used, as well as any other relevant tasks;
  • Manage, update, and prepare and re-supply forensic equipment, including consumables and any instruments, etc;
  • Give, pursuant to the instructions of the Head of Section, operational lead to the other members of the scientific team that she/he is part of;
  • Work effectively in close cooperation with other team members;
  • Participate as required in field activities;
  • Provide advice on how to use existing international and national networks in his/her field of expertise for supporting work of the Office of the Prosecutor;
  • In the absence of the Forensic Coordinator (Kyiv) when required, take the lead for general forensic activity;
  • Draft reports and quality system documentation;
  • Perform other duties as required by the Head of Forensic Science Section.

Essential Qualifications

Education:

An advanced university degree in forensic science or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of experience is accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

  • A minimum of five years of relevant work experience (seven years with a first level university degree) in crime scene investigation with a special focus on complex and  large-scale cases is essential;
  • Relevant experience in forensic science in a governmental or inter-governmental agency, scientific police institute, ad hoc international tribunal, international fact finding commissions, or international organizations is essential;
  • Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams is desirable;
  • Experience in managing health and safety risks at crime sites, including identification of hazards, selection, use and proper disposal of personal protective equipment according to the situation is highly desirable;
  • Experience in conducting field operations in a conflict or post-conflict setting is highly desirable;
  • Experience in recovery of evidence relating to conflicts zones, military munitions is desirable;
  • Experience in large-scale body recovery activities and post-mortem processing would be an asset;
  • Experience working under ISO accredited or an equivalent quality system would be an asset;
  • Experience in appearing in court as an expert witness is highly desirable.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Expert knowledge of crime scene investigation and crime scene reconstruction techniques and procedures is highly desirable.
  • Expert knowledge of use of new and emerging technologies at crime scenes is highly desirable.
  • Excellent ability to organize complex and voluminous sets of records and facts.
  • Excellent ability to execute various forensic tasks.
  • Familiarity with analysis techniques in forensic medicine and forensic sciences.
  • Excellent ability to communicate effectively with a variety of interlocutors.
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions and in a volatile environment;
  • Ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner, with respect for diversity.
  • Professional and personal integrity.

Knowledge of languages:

Fluency in English is essential. Working knowledge of the other working language of the Court, French, is desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) would be considered an asset.

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General Information
- In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC is committed to achieving geographical representation and gender equality within its staff as well as representation of the principal legal systems of the world (legal positions). Nationals from the list of non-represented and under-represented States are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition, applications from women are strongly encouraged for senior positions at the Professional (P) and Director (D) levels. Posts shall be filled preferably by a national of a State Party to the ICC Statute, or of a State which has signed and is engaged in the ratification process or which is engaged in the accession process, but nationals from non-state parties may also be considered, as appropriate.


- The selected candidate will be subject to a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) process in accordance with the ICC policy. The PSC process will include but is not limited to, verification of the information provided in the personal history form and a criminal record check. All candidates should be in a positon to submit electronic copy of their passport and all diplomas listed on their profile when requested;
-  Applicants may check the status of vacancies on ICC E-Recruitment web-site;
-  Personnel recruited at the General Service level are not entitled to all of the benefits granted to internationally-recruited staff;
-  The ICC reserves the right to not make any appointment to the vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

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