Posting Title: | INVESTIGATOR, P3 (Temporary Job Opening) |
Job Code Title: | INVESTIGATOR |
Department/Office: | Office of Internal Oversight Services |
Duty Station: | NAIROBI |
Posting Period: | 13 December 2018 – 26 December 2018 |
Job Opening Number: | 18-Investigation-OIOS-108353-J-Nairobi (X) |
Staffing Exercise | N/A |
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This temporary job opening is being issued for a temporary position in the Investigations Division (ID) of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) located in Nairobi. OIOS is an independent office reporting to the Secretary-General and to the General Assembly. ID follows up on reports of possible violations of rules or regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources, sexual harassment, or abuse of authority.
The incumbent will be reporting to the Chief of Section of the Regional Investigations Office in Nairobi. The incumbent may be required to travel to remote locations, at times for extended periods, to conduct investigations and provide support as required.
This position is temporarily available for a duration of 6 months. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Section, and within delegated authority, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:
• Plans, organizes, conducts and manages investigations of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, or alleged violations of United Nations Rules, Regulations, and pertinent administrative issuances
• 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
• Works collaboratively and in coordination with colleagues to achieve Organizational goals, in accordance with ID/OIOS standard operating procedures and in compliance with Organizational regulations and rules
• Performs other duties as required
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of the theories, concepts and approaches relevant to investigations; knowledge of investigation case management and administration; ability to gather evidence and interview suspects and witnesses; research, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ability to apply good judgment in the context of given assignments; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; ability to gather and analyse electronic evidence; ability to draft and edit in English a variety of written reports, especially with respect to the preparation of complex reports of investigations; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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 decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law, international law, criminal investigations, police studies, or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in investigatory work, including criminal or administrative investigations, is required. Experience with an international or multilateral public institution is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.