Expert - Forensic Anthropology; Roster

Organization Profile

Every year, millions of people around the world go missing as a result of conflict, human rights abuses, disasters, organized crime, irregular migration, and other causes. This is a complex global challenge that can be tackled effectively through cross‑cutting programs that address a variety of difficult, interconnected issues.

The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization with Headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands. Its mandate is to secure the cooperation of governments and others in locating missing persons from conflict, human rights abuses, disasters, organized crime, migration and other causes and to assist them in doing so. To learn more about ICMP .

ICMP is initiating a roster recruitment process to meet the consistently high demand for Forensic Experts to improve ICMP’s capacity to respond proactively and reactively in a timely manner to requests from diverse contexts around the world, for a broad range of types of assistance in the fields of forensic archaeology, forensic anthropology, and forensic pathology.

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of Anthropology and Archaeology Division (AAD), the Forensic Expert’s duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the country‑specific context. The Expert is expected to be able to adapt quickly to any request in order to provide timely assistance with the following duties and responsibilities that may include, but are not limited to:

• Anthropological examination of human remains and associated evidence (either in the field or in a mortuary).
• Collection of post‑mortem samples for DNA analysis.
• Deployment to a mass disaster scene.
• Provision of an expert opinion.
• Assessment and evaluation of mortuary facilities, standard operating procedures, guidelines, recording forms etc.
• Peer review of expert reports.
• Developing and delivering training.

• Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian. One (or more) of the listed languages;
  Spanish, French, Arabic, Dutch, or other languages will be considered an asset.
• Master’s degree in Forensic Anthropology.
• At least 5 years of experience providing Forensic Anthropology services for international organisations.
• Willingness to complete Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) certification.
• Up‑to‑date vaccination record.
• Willingness and ability to work and live in hardship conditions with limited infrastructure and personal privacy.
• Ability to travel at short notice and to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
• Proven ability to interact positively with colleagues regardless of culture, nationality or gender.
• The Forensic Expert agrees to maintain confidentiality with respect to proprietary and information obtained with respect to work under this contract.

The specific details of the consultancy and length of deployment will vary depending on the context. However, it is expected that the Expert can adapt quickly and when requested to deploy, respond in a timely manner as to their availability. An Expert’s unavailability does not exclude them from future deployment.

The contract terms can be up to 31 December 2026. Payment will be made on actual work performed which will be on an ad hoc and irregular basis. ICMP cannot guarantee a minimum number of days per month. Remuneration is commensurate with experience.

In the case of travel, ICMP provides medical evacuation and travel insurance. The consultant is required to provide their own health, life and accident insurance.

While inclusion in the roster does not guarantee recruitment, it positions you as a valuable resource to fill ICMP's future vacancies.

Final date to receive applications: 11 January 2026

To be determined

ICMP is committed to maintaining an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. ICMP believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff are critical to our success as a global organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals from a thoroughly diverse range of candidates. ICMP is proud to be part of the International Gender Champions network.

Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.