Organisational context

The Integrated Services Division (ISD) within the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) centralizes the specialized 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, remote sensing (including satellite imagery and earth observation) and geographic information systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of Forensic Officers in the Imagery Unit and will perform the following tasks:

• Collection of geographic data and maps relevant to the investigations;
• Satellite image analysis, processing of geographic data, development of geo-databases and geo-statistics;
• Production of interactive maps showing features of interest, for investigative and evidentiary purposes;
• Production of representations of sites of interest, for investigative and evidentiary purposes;
• Implementation and upgrading of the necessary tools of software and archives;
• Cooperation with other members of the Investigation Division;
• Other duties as required by the Head of the Forensic Science Section.

Essential Qualifications

Education:

An advanced university degree in Geographic Information Systems, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience is accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years (4 years with a first level degree) of relevant working experience with Geographic Information Systems is required;

Experience in the application of GIS to criminal investigation, criminological research or similar fields of research is required;

International experience is highly desirable;

Experience in GIS, map creation and data visualization software is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent ability to administer and handle complex and voluminous sets of records and facts;
• Flexibility and ability to work under stress conditions;
• Good organisational skills;
• Ability to work effectively and constructively with colleagues from different professional, national and cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner, with respect for diversity;
• Professional integrity.

Knowledge of languages:

Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, English or French, is required. Working knowledge of the other is considered an asset. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) would be considered an asset.