Archaeologist (6 positions)
JOB DETAIL
• Support in excavations on suspected burial sites, record on findings and briefing of relatives
• Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
1. Participate to excavations in suspected burial sites of missing persons, including excavations at wells with drilling method.
2. Conduct exhumation of remains found in sites.
3. Support in the contribution to the procedures for excavations in line with evolving scientific practice.
4. Prepare sketches at excavation area and take photos of the area and any findings.
5. Record and elaborate on findings on the computer; provide inputs for excavation reports.
6. Participate in scientific briefing to relatives of missing persons.
7. Ensure safe and efficient use of excavating machinery and equipment.
8. Record witness and informant’s information on sites.
9. The consultant 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.
(2) Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the office focusing on achievement of the following results:
1. Participation in the trainings for the staff related to the duties performed.
| Core | |
| Achieve Results: | LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline |
| Think Innovatively: | LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking |
| Learn Continuously: | LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback |
| Adapt with Agility: | LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process |
| 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 discrimination |
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
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• Secondary education
• Bachelor’s Level Degree in archaeology or equivalent would be desired, but it is not a requirement.
• Five years of graduate work experience in a relevant discipline would be required
• Alternatively, if in possession of Bachelor’s degree, two years of relevant experience would be required (in archaeology)
Required Skills:
• Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.
Desired Skills:
• Work experience in the application of archaeology toward individual identification in mass fatality settings or large-scale human identification projects is considered as an asset.
• Education in the application of archaeology toward individual identification in mass fatality settings or large-scale human identification projects is considered as an asset.
• Good understanding of the sensitive and bi-communal work of CMP is an asset.
• Demonstration of bi-communal actions, such as participation in bi-communal groups, events and activities is an asset
Required Languages:
• Fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in Greek is required.
Other:
• Nationals or permanent residents in Cyprus are eligible.
• The incumbent will travel in Cyprus and a valid driver’s license is a requirement.
