Forensic Pathologist

This temporary position is located in the Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division (FOTCD) in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The Forensic expert will be based in Vienna, Austria and will work under the overall supervision of the report to the Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Investigations Team Leader of the OHCHR Examination of the Human Rights Situation in Belarus (OEB).

**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the Forensic Pathologist will be responsible for the following duties:

- Visits and analyses violations and crime scenes, photos, videos and other materials gathered to determine the likely cause of wounds/injuries or death;
- Provides advisory services and technical support in relation to forensic examinations and collection of forensic evidence and medical documentation including for sexual and gender-based crimes, including on maintaining the chain of custody on all forensic evidence collected.
- Collects ante mortem data for the purposes of identification of human remains and organizes a system for matching post mortem data.
- Determines the cause in case of sudden, violent, or unexpected death and prepare accurate, comprehensive and concise reports as to his/her findings.
- Offers possible reconstruction of events and advises in medico-legal issues concerning the manner of injury or cause of death of cases researched, level and cause of harm, including cases of sexual and gender-based violence, including psychosocial harm, approximate age and manner of death.
- Advises the Team and the authorities on the handling of mass/communal graves promoting both the humanitarian and criminal justice requirements;
- Accompanies the Team and Experts for interviews of victims of violence and conducts examinations in order to analyse the likely cause of the wound / injury and produce related medical reports.
- Maintains the confidentiality of all information received or obtained with respect to his/her assignment including through careful logging, safekeeping and preservation of all records and files.
- Submits a final report including findings and recommendation together with all the files and records to the Coordinator of OEB.
- Writes a variety of reports, communications, briefings, statements, etc., including to policymaking bodies.
- May provide guidance to new/junior staff.
- Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise. Is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education
Advanced degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in forensic pathology or related discipline. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of combined professional as a forensic pathologist or a medical doctor at the national and/or international levels is required.

Experience working in conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Russian desirable.

Assessment

Special Notice
- While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
- Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed e