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The UNDP Projects Management Office (PMO) in Nicosia, Cyprus, seeks to contract on behalf of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP) a Junior Archaeologist to contribute to CMP’s mandate.
The principal mandate of the CMP is to establish the fate of the people that went missing as a consequence of the tragic events of 1963-1964 and 1974 and to provide answers to anguished families. One important aspect of this work is to exhume, identify and return remains of missing persons. This process enables the relatives of the victims to recover the remains of their loved ones, arrange for a proper burial and provide closure to a long period of anguish and uncertainty, thereby promoting a process of reconciliation, healing and dialogue between both communities. This project also aims to strengthen the capacity for civil society to engage in sustained cooperation and reconciliation, through the important participation of bi-communal scientific teams in all stages of the process. This bi-communal cooperation will strengthen civic participation toward an issue that is critical for the healing of old wounds, and will sustain partnerships of cooperation and trust between both sides.
The CMP Project includes the following phases:
Investigation: Information is collected and analyzed in order to identify potential burial sites. Excavation: Potential burial sites are excavated and human remains are recovered. Anthropological Analysis: The biological profile of the exhumed remains is established through scientific anthropological analysis. Genetic Testing and Matching: DNA analysis is conducted on exhumed remains and relatives of missing persons. Identification and Return of Remains: Formal identification of a missing person is concluded, the family is informed, remains are returned and psychological support is providedThe Junior Archaeologist is based in the CMP Turkish Cypriot Member’s Office. The incumbent reports to the Project Associate and works in a close contact with the CMP and UNDP teams. Duties and Responsibilities
Support in carrying out excavations of suspected burial sites and exhumation of remains, support in recording on findings focusing on achievement of the following results:
Support in excavations in suspected burial sites of missing persons, including excavations at wells with drilling method. Support in exhumation of remains found in sites. Support in the preparation of sketches at excavation area and take photos of the area and any findings. Support in recording and elaborating on findings on the computer; provide inputs for excavation reports. Participate in scientific briefing to relatives of missing persons. Support in recording witness and informant’s information on sites. The Junior Archaeologist may be asked to work under hazardous conditions, including asbestos environment, provided with the equivalent protection, and under directive 2009/148/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 30 November 2009 on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to asbestos at work.Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the office focusing on achievement of the following results:
Participation in the trainings for the staff related to the duties performed. Institutional ArrangementThe Junior Archaeologist will be based at the CMP Turkish Cypriots Member’s Office in Nicosia. He/She will be reporting, under the supervision of the UNDP Cyprus Project Associate. Competencies
Core Competencies
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationCross-Functional & Technical competencies
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