The purpose of the assignment is on one hand for the consultant to create mock crime scenarios, material and drafting of guidelines for the different types of CSI kits and its procurement
Home-based
7 May 2021 – 29 October 2021, with the possibility of extension that is subject of availability of funds and project
22 working days
Under the overall supervision and substantive guidance of the Scientific Affairs Officer, the consultant will support member states in the activities of the UNODC laboratory including the conception and creation of UNODC crime scenes and CSI identification kits, the provision of drug and/or precursor reference material, the preparation of training material and other activities as in the specified tasks below:
A. Draft of specifications for different types of CSI kits and items and technical support for procurement and training purposes.
B. Creation of scenarios and mock crime scenes for training purposes.
C. Creation of handouts and documents for optimal training curriculum.
Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in forensic science or a related field is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
• Experience with drafting technical or scientific documents related to forensic investigation is required.
• Experience with research in any area of forensic field is desirable.
• Experience in designing and delivering courses is required.
• Sound professional judgment is required. Good team working skills is desirable. Sound advocacy, liaison skills and ability to interact and relate with people at any level is desirable.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.