Forensic Programme Assistant

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information. In 2014 and recently, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. There are more than 600 ICRC staff working in Kyiv, Donetsk, Luhansk, Dnipro, Poltava, Lviv, Odesa and Vynnytsia.

Vacancy Notice

The ICRC Delegation seeks to fill the following position:

Forensic Programme Assistant based in Dnipro

AIM OF THE POSITION

The Forensic Programme Assistant assists the ICRC in the implementation of forensic programmes in the area of responsibilities of Dnipro (DNI) Subdelegation. S/he provides technical and administrative support to the forensic activities using his/her intricate knowledge of the Ukrainian medicolegal system. The Forensic Programme Assistant is part of the Forensic Team within the ICRC delegation in Ukraine and works under the technical supervision of the Forensic Specialist DNI. When requested s/he represents the ICRC towards external interlocutors relevant to his/her responsibilities and tasks.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the implementation of forensic program in Ukraine, particularly by providing technical and administrative support for forensic activities at the DNI Subdelegation.
• Organizes the logistics and prepares materials for forensic activities such as training courses, workshops and the safe and dignified management of deceased persons.
• Ensures that DNI Subdelegation has relevant forensic dissemination materials and publications. 
• Participates in forensic related meetings, briefings and training sessions for relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Provides regular forensic updates by oral and written reports on forensic related matters; prepares minutes of meetings and mission reports.
• Maintain and organize records for archiving, monitoring and reporting using the institutional tools. 
• Disseminates ICRC information/messages on forensic science and forensic action in humanitarian settings.
• Translates and interprets written documents and oral correspondences between English, Ukrainian and Russian as needed.

Tasks and responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on organizational and operational needs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education and professional qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in medical, biological, criminalistics or forensic sciences 
• Fluent command in English (at least B2 level), Ukrainian and Russian
• Experience in Forensic case work 
• At least 3 years of proven experience in forensic practice or working in a medico legal system institution. 
• Experience in forensic training is an asset. 

We offer

By joining our organization, you will have an opportunity to practice your profession in stimulating, complex and sometimes challenging environments, where your work can really make a difference. 

You will work with colleagues from various fields of expertise in a cross-cutting manner to help victims of conflict and other situations of violence. You will be dealing with humanitarian situations that require experience, resourcefulness and innovation in order to achieve the best possible impact, often with limited resources.

You will work for the oldest major international humanitarian organization in the world, adding to your sense of achievement in alleviating the suffering of people and communities and giving you the chance to promote humanitarian values in these turbulent times.

You will benefit from a competitive employment package, including different possibilities for career and personal development. You will take part in an onboarding course and follow continuous training, in order to build your career within the ICRC and beyond.

Starting date: ASAP

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV in English, along with your motivation letter by 15.09.2022

Only candidates meeting the above-mentioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interview. No queries by phone please.