Overview
The Data Collection Clerk will support research in collecting, analyzing, reviewing, and reporting information regarding the fate of missing persons in Cyprus. The role involves updating a database and participating in meetings with relatives of missing persons.
Key Responsibilities
- Support in conducting research in collecting, analyzing, reviewing and reporting information regarding the fate of the missing persons in Cyprus.
- Support in conducting interviews with witnesses or informants.
- Support in research on archives, newspapers, social media etc.
- Support in identifying, reviewing, providing feedback and propose possible burial sites, last seen place of disappearance etc.
- Update CMP database with all relevant information.
- Provide information on outlining the activities carried out, the deliverables completed, and the milestones reached.
- Participate to meetings where relatives of missing persons are informed or updated on the cases of their missing persons, subject to strict data protection and confidentiality standards.
- Support in identification of potential burial sites focusing on the achievement of the following results:
- Based on the research information indicate potential burial sites.
- Collaborate with the archaeological team of CMP before and during site excavations.
- Conduct site visits before and during the excavation.
- Communicate with CMP geneticists regarding cases undergoing genetic analysis.
- Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the office focusing on the achievement of the following results:
- Participation in the trainings for the staff related to the duties performed.
- The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 3 years (with secondary education) experience in data collection is required.
- Experience in research, including the ability to collect and analyze information from a variety of sources, such as achieves, newspapers and social media.
- Experience in conducting interviews with witnesses or informants in a sensitive and professional manner, and be able to ask questions that elicit relevant information
- Experience in evaluate information and evidence critically, and use this to propose potential burial sites
- Experience in updating and maintaining a database with all relevant information related to missing persons and their potential burial sites
- Experience in using Microsoft office tools.
- Experience and good understanding of the sensitive and bi-communal work of CMP is an asset.
- Experience in bi-communal actions, such as participation in bi-communal groups, events and activities is an asset
- Experience and knowledge of the modern historical context of Cyprus
- Work experience in forensic investigation and information analysis is considered is an asset.
- Work experience in missing persons is considered an asset
Qualifications
- Secondary education is required.
- Certificate in criminology, investigations or similar subject is considered an asset
