Caseworker 1 Forensic Ukrainian section

Contract

This is a ICRC - Open-ended contract. More about ICRC - Open-ended contracts.

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide Protection and 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 position is dedicated to supporting the mandate of the CTA Bureau.

The CTA Bureau will centralize all information received from different sources (Parties to the conflict, families and Family Links Network and Open sources).The relevant data will be received and logged into a dedicated case management system that will store it securely, and confidentially.

The Caseworker 1 for CTA Bureau carries out activities related to the CTA Section’s work under supervision of Caseworker 2 in line with guidelines and working procedures set by the section.

To this end a multidisciplinary approach will be undertaken gathering RFL, Data and Forensic expertise. These different types of expertise will be included in each dedicated sections of the CTA Bureau: in the Russian, Ukrainian and International sections.

Reports to (role)

• Caseworker 2

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

Under the supervision of Caseworker 2 in the Ukrainian section of the CTA bureau the Caseworker Forensic 1:

• Carries out activities related to information and case management of cases within the scope and framework of the CTA Bureau and in line with guidelines and working procedures set by the section/CTA Bureau
• Collects and processes information related to individuals /separated, missing or dead (identified & unidentified), and events pertaining death/disappearance/movement of separated/missing & dead
• Evaluates, preserves, verifies when possible and analyses information related to individuals /separated, missing or dead (identified & unidentified), and events pertaining death/disappearance/movement of separated/missing & dead
• Prepares reports on findings and proposes follow up actions as part of the case management and coordinates with teams outside the CTA Bureau when required
• Ensures all individual cases are duly processed and followed up, including decisions on information that should be provided to the authorities, families, other section team members and other ICRC delegations
• Interpret key trends/priorities for feedback into the ICRC’s on-going response to the current conflict (ie. IHL violations, mismanagement of the dead, etc)
• Ensures accurate paper filing and guarantees data protection and data security of individual data by ensuring all data is managed confidentially and in compliance with Data Protection rules
• Drafts representations, interventions, and notifications to the authorities and contributes to the preparation, reporting and follow up of internal and external meetings and reports
• Coaches, trains, provides technical guidance and supports to the National Society and other staff in issues of his/her expertise when required
• Assists in institutional exercises related to planning, budgeting, and monitoring programs, as well as drafting strategy for the section or the overall functioning of the CTA Bureau
• Fosters a conducive environment (multidisciplinary approach, good team dynamic) among team members
• Liaises with other teams in the different sections, exchanging and coordinating information

Desired profile and skills

Graduate 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)

At least 2-3 years' experience in forensic case management, casework investigation and / or forensic practice applied to humanitarian or human rights investigations, in particular in the field of search for and identification of missing persons.

Experience in training is an asset.

Contribution to scientific publications on forensic and criminalistic practice, especially in the field of humanitarian and human rights investigations, a strong asset.

Fluency in Ukrainian and English languages is required. Fluency in French and Russian is an asset

Strong Computer skills (Office package: Excel, Word, etc.)

Strong data management skills.

Relationships

• Working internally with relevant sections and externally with authorities/families and National societies, other organizations as needed

Additional information

• Type of contract: CDMax
• Length of assignment: until December 31st, 2023
• Grades: B2
• Activity rate: 100%
• Estimated start date: As soon as possible
• Location: Geneva, Switzerland
• Application deadline: Aug 19th, 2022