Overview
The Investigator will plan, organize, conduct, and manage 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. The role involves leading and supervising teams of investigators and coordinating investigative activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, conduct, and manage 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.
- Lead and supervise a team or teams of investigators and coordinate the investigative activities of team members; define the parameters and timetable of an investigation.
- Decide on the investigative tools to be employed; gather evidence; prepare testimony for tribunals; obtain and review pertinent documentation.
- Conduct interviews and take statements; analyze facts, determine findings, and formulate recommended corrective measures and related disciplinary and jurisdictional actions; draft investigation reports and communications.
- Collaborate 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.
- Collect and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insight through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting.
- Perform other functional duties as required.
Required Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in investigation related work, together with supervisory functions, is required. Experience in interviewing subjects and witnesses in the furtherance of investigations is required. Experience of working on international investigation activities is required. Experience of working in an international or multilateral public institution is required. Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Qualifications
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 both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.
