UN Jobs – Investigator – United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)

Job Title:   Investigator

Organisation: United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Job Opening Number: 224608

Grade: P-3

 

About US:

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) was established in July 1994 as an operationally independent office that assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his internal oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the Organization through monitoring, internal audit, inspection, evaluation and investigation. The Office has the authority to initiate, carry out and report on any action it considers necessary to fulfill its responsibilities with regard to its oversight functions.

 

Job Summary:   The Investigator will report to the Chief of Section in Entebbe. The Investigator will be required to travel to remote locations, at times for extended periods, to manage and conduct investigations.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The Investigator will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plans, organizes, conducts and manages investigations of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and violations of United Nations regulations and rules
• Participates within a team of investigators to gather evidence; prepares evidence for disciplinary bodies; obtains and reviews relevant documentation; conducts interviews and takes statements; analyses facts, determines findings and formulates recommended disciplinary and jurisdictional actions; gathers and analyses electronic evidence.
• Determines whether matters involve potential fraud, corruption, or other illegal or criminal conduct warranting referral to national authorities
• Prepares complete and concise investigation reports and conducts post-investigation tasks
• Collaborates with other investigators and staff members to achieve Organizational goals, in accordance with ID/OIOS standard operating procedures and in compliance with Organizational Regulations and Rules; manage financial resources and logistics of the unit.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Performs other duties as required.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) Investigator job should hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law or a relevant field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science is an advantage.
• A minimum of five years of full-time progressively responsible experience in investigatory work is required.
• Experience in interviewing subjects and witnesses in the furtherance of investigations is required.
• Experience with international investigation activities is required.
• Experience with an international or multilateral public institution is desirable.
• Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
• Languages: fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable.

 

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to administrative and criminal investigations; Knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the Internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to identify and analyze problems/issues and participate in their resolution; Proved ability to gather evidence and interview subjects and witnesses; Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve Organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in the aforementioned capacity should express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking the link below.

 

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Deadline: 15th March 2024