Forensic Technician (G-4)

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, satellite imagery and geographic information systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Head of the Forensic Science Section and will perform the following tasks:

• Perform technical-level forensic tasks under the supervision of Forensic Unit staff;
• Provide support to deployed missions and other events as required;
• Plan and organise overall maintenance and calibration activities for forensic equipment, maintain service and maintenance history records database for all equipment;
• On the return of a mission team, check equipment to ensuring completeness and that all relevant documents have been completed;
• Clean and test equipment prior to returning to the storage area;
• Develop software solutions for forensic data;
• Contribute to the delivery of training to first responders/operational teams;
• Assist or participate in field activities;
• Assist the Head of Forensic Science Section in Section-level forensic activities, including quality system documentation;
• Perform other tasks as instructed by the Head of the Forensic Science Section.

Essential Qualifications

Education:

Diploma of secondary education.

Experience:

A minimum of four years of relevant experience is required.  An advanced or a first-level university degree may be considered as a substitute for two years’ working experience only to determine eligibility.

Minimum of one year work experience in a scientific field is required.

Experience in an international court or tribunal is essential.

Experience in organising and examining forensic data in relation to deceased and missing persons would be considered an asset. Experience in developing software solutions, in particular for forensic data, would be considered an asset.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge and technical skills in forensic techniques;
• Excellent ability to organize complex and voluminous sets of records and facts as well as the ability to execute various forensic tasks;
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively with police, forensic, academic or other relevant networks;
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in volatile environments;
• Ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner, with respect for diversity;
• Professional and personal integrity.

Knowledge of languages:

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