Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 09 Mar 2018
What we do
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
Purpose
The post holder should contribute to the work of the Forensic Unit in the promotion and continued development of its programs and activities related to the management of the dead in armed conflict, disasters, and migration. They should also support the ongoing work on its Ante-mortem/Post-mortem Database (AMPM) and associated documentation and standard reporting forms. They will work under the supervision of the Head of the Forensic Unit and technical supervision of the Deputy Head of Unit.
Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities
- Interacting with internal stakeholders on testing and functioning of the AMPM;
- Assisting in the organization of internal trainings, seminars, and workshops;
- Contributing to ongoing or new forensic projects as required;
- Contributing to communication projects and promotional tools including publications development; and
- Contributing to the drafting of letters and emails intended for internal and external audiences
- Compile information on forensic operations globally for necessary analysis and program development
Certifications / Education required
- Master's degree in forensic sciences, health sciences, physical anthropology or related studies, equivalent to a Master's degree
Professional Experience required
- Maximum one year work experience (2 years if it is supplemented with traineeships)
- Knowledge of skeletal analysis and human identification
- Good computer skills (Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
- Proven experience working with data analysis and databases.
Desired profile and skills
- Well organized and diligent
- Able to work under pressure in rapidly changing (emergency) circumstances
- Good predisposition to working in a team
- Able to work independently and autonomously when required
- Knowledge of Russian or Arabic an asset
- Teaching/training experience an asset
- Familiarity with human rights law and humanitarian law an asset.
Language
- Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Spanish and French are an asset.
What we offer
- Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
- Paid traineeship
- Length of assignment: 12 months
Application
- Application files should include the following elements in English:
- A cover letter, not exceeding 600 words, indicating:
- Why the applicant is interested in a traineeship with the ICRC Forensic Unit
- The applicant's long-term career goals
- Exact dates of availability
- One letter of reference
- A complete CV, which indicates in particular:
- Educational background, including degrees obtained, fields of study and any particular areas of emphasis or research
- Professional experience, especially as related to forensic investigations of violations of human rights or humanitarian law
- Language skills
- Computer and IT skills
- The names and contact details of two additional references
Additional information
- Location: Geneva
- Length of assignment: 12 months
- Working rate: 100%
- Starting date: 01/05/2018
- Application deadline: 09/03/2018
How to apply:
To apply, please visit: http://bit.ly/2EFF66F