Job ID
43408
Job Title
Forensic Field Officer
To work for
ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
-Assists the Forensic Delegate, Manager or Expert in coordinating relevant information for the search for and identification missing persons’ process.
-Ensures each case is duly processed, updated and followed up, including providing input/advice on actions to be taken by authorities, National Society and/or teams in ICRC structures.
-Maintains regular contacts and communication with authorities and relevant field stakeholders for smooth program implementation.
-Supports the Forensic Delegate, Manager or Expert in updating procedures and protocols related to the forensic activities.
-Ensures quality assurance and control to the process of information management related to search for and identification of missing persons.
-Conducts research on the judicial and medico-legal systems as it pertains to missing and deceased persons to enhance understanding and analysis of the context.
-Conducts/participates in relevant meetings, briefings, training sessions and workshops internally and externally.
-Lead on the organization of event (training, workshops, field visit) in terms of planning, logistics, material, invitations.
-Knows, applies and complies with all the administrative procedures and policies related to their role, including finance, human resources, reporting, and budget monitoring.
-Interprets accurately from English to Arabic language and vice versa for documents and during field visits.
-Forensic caseload data management - as required.
-Ensures that data is managed confidentially and in compliance with Data Protection rules
-Ensures each case is duly processed, updated and followed up, including providing input/advice on actions to be taken by authorities, National Society and/or teams in ICRC structures.
-Maintains regular contacts and communication with authorities and relevant field stakeholders for smooth program implementation.
-Supports the Forensic Delegate, Manager or Expert in updating procedures and protocols related to the forensic activities.
-Ensures quality assurance and control to the process of information management related to search for and identification of missing persons.
-Conducts research on the judicial and medico-legal systems as it pertains to missing and deceased persons to enhance understanding and analysis of the context.
-Conducts/participates in relevant meetings, briefings, training sessions and workshops internally and externally.
-Lead on the organization of event (training, workshops, field visit) in terms of planning, logistics, material, invitations.
-Knows, applies and complies with all the administrative procedures and policies related to their role, including finance, human resources, reporting, and budget monitoring.
-Interprets accurately from English to Arabic language and vice versa for documents and during field visits.
-Forensic caseload data management - as required.
-Ensures that data is managed confidentially and in compliance with Data Protection rules
Qualifications
-Bachelor’s degree in forensic sciences, Data Analytical Sciences, Criminology, Information Analysis, Intelligence Analysis or other relevant university studies (criminal law, IHL/IHRL, social sciences or equivalent law enforcement attested education). Qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree
-At least 6 years’ experience in forensic related practice, witness interview, (human rights) investigations, medicolegal institutions or IO, NGO such as Interpol, CMP, ICMP.
-Experience in the field of missing persons investigations; Disaster Victim Identification and/or Case management in human Identification is an advantage
-Fluent command of Arabic and English
-Computer proficiency.
-At least 6 years’ experience in forensic related practice, witness interview, (human rights) investigations, medicolegal institutions or IO, NGO such as Interpol, CMP, ICMP.
-Experience in the field of missing persons investigations; Disaster Victim Identification and/or Case management in human Identification is an advantage
-Fluent command of Arabic and English
-Computer proficiency.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline to Apply max by the 7th of July 2025
Salary and Benefits
Based on 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
Jul 01, 2025
Expiry Date
Jul 16, 2025
CV Language
English
