Post title and level: Forensic Geneticist (Non-uniformed, non-contracted) IPO, 1 Post
Organizational Unit: United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability
for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD)
Duty Station: Baghdad
Reporting to: Chief of Office of Evidence Management
Duration: 12 Month (Extendable)
Deadline for applications: 15 June 2021
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, forensics,
genetics or other related scientific fields. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying
experience and relevant academic/professional qualifications, such as
accreditations from military or government command and staff colleges, may be accepted in
lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications and/or certifications in forensic DNA analysis as
applied to human identification, forensic quality management systems and international standards in forensic
science (pursuant to a course of study, training and examinations of a state/national law enforcement
institution, a national military academy or a federal/national intelligence service training institution,
supplemented with professional development courses and/or certifications involving study, training and
examinations in investigatory work) in combination with four additional years of qualifying work experience
may be accepted in lieu of the first-level university degree.
Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with advanced university degree (seven
years with a first-level university degree) in forensic DNA analysis as applied to human identification and
multi-disciplinary human identification projects, knowledge of forensic quality management systems and
international standards in forensic science. Experience in the design and delivery of frameworks applicable to
learning and development and conduct of capacity and needs assessments is an asset. Experience working in
the geographical region of operations is desirable.
Languages: For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second
official UN language (Arabic) is an advantage.