Expert- Forensic Photography (Roster)

About the Position

We are seeking an Expert- Forensic Photography for a roster position to provide training and technical guidance in forensic photography for personnel involved in the examination and identification of human remains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver theoretical and practical training in forensic photography for up to 20 personnel involved in the examination and identification of human remains.
• Provide technical guidance on the photographic documentation of human remains, personal effects, and associated evidence in accordance with international standards.
• Provide technical guidance on the use of close-up (macro) photography, alternative lighting, and 3D photogrammetry.
• Demonstrate best practices for forensic photography during mortuary examinations and laboratory-based analyses.
• Assist in the development and review of standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and training materials relating to forensic photography.
• Advise on the selection, use, and maintenance of photographic equipment and associated imaging technologies.
• Promote standardized photographic workflows, including image capture, file management, secure storage, metadata recording, and chain of custody.
• Provide recommendations to improve the quality, consistency, and admissibility of photographic evidence collected during forensic investigations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience as a forensic photographer in medicolegal, disaster victim identification (DVI), humanitarian, conflict, or human rights investigations.
• Experience delivering technical training to adult learners.
• Comprehensive knowledge of international standards and best practices for forensic photographic documentation.
• Experience photographing differentially preserved human remains in mortuary environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
• Previous international or post-conflict experience is highly desirable.
• Ability to work with interpreter/translators.

We Offer

• Opportunity to be part of a roster for future employment opportunities and ad hoc assignments.
• Professional development and training.
• Competitive compensation to be determined.

About the Company

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. 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.

Application Details

• Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
• Department: Science and Technology
• Employment Type: Consultant
• Experience Level: Experienced
• Compensation: To be determined

Deadline for Applications: Should you wish to be considered for the first deployment, please submit your application no later than 31 July 2026.

ICMP does not request payment during any stage of the selection process.