Forensic Program Assistant

Purpose:

The Forensic Program Assistant based in Athens, provides administrative, logistics and technical support to the implementation of the forensic programs and activities in line with the ICRC’s Forensic Strategy, with a view to reaching the objectives set within the delegation’s Planning for Results. S/he is part of the forensic team within the delegation.

Main operational responsibilities:

• Provides technical and administrative support for forensic programs and activities at the delegation.
• Contributes in the planning, organization and implementation of formal and informal trainings, workshops, conferences and seminars. Organizes the logistics and prepares materials for training courses, workshops, etc.
• Participates in forensic-related meetings, briefings and training sessions for staff and relevant external stakeholders.
• Carries out logistical tasks regarding forensic items and their distribution to beneficiaries in the field.
• Liaises with logistic and financial department concerning the follow up of the distribution of items (distribution tracking).
• Facilitates field trips (as relevant) and helps communicate with the local authorities/interlocutors/beneficiaries.
• Ensures proper management of information collected and produces the subsequent reports.
• Provides oral and written reports on forensic issues; contribute on the translation of relevant forensic documents.
• Assists in representing the ICRC towards the authorities and other stakeholders.
• Disseminates ICRC information/messages on forensic science and humanitarian action.
• Briefs ICRC staff as required.
• Liaises and builds networks with local stakeholders to facilitate communication on and coordination of activities, thereby ensuring more efficient implementation of forensic programs. May represent the ICRC vis-à-vis beneficiaries, local authorities, humanitarian players, etc.
• Assists the Missing /Restoring Family Links (RFL) team in organizing/managing events around the issue of missing persons.
• Assists, upon request, with other tasks not specifically mentioned in this Job Opening.

Ideal profile

Minimum required knowledge & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in medical, biological or forensic sciences.
• Fluent command of Greek and English, knowledge of other languages an asset.
• Experience in forensic case work.
• Experience in organization of training seminars, workshops, short courses including administrative and logistics management.
• Very good computer skills.
• Very high organizational and case management skills.
• An excellent attention to detail.
• Good analytical skills.
• Proven skills and experience in communicating/raising awareness on forensic issues and ability to adapt messages to different audiences

Desirable

• 2 years’ proven experience in forensic practice

What we offer

• Open ended contract with 6 months’ probation period
• Salary according to ICRC policy in Greece and previous experience (on 14 months basis)
• Additional Private Health insurance
• Monthly metro pass and participation to lunch tickets
• An opportunity to practice your professional skills in a humanitarian and multicultural environment

The ICRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications equally from men and women.

Please note that this vacancy is open only to nationals of Greece and to nationals of other countries with a residence and work permit in Greece