INVESTIGATOR (Protection against Retaliation)
Organizational Context
The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is the UN's internal oversight body, assisting the Secretary-General with oversight responsibilities through audit, investigation, inspection, and evaluation. The Investigations Division (ID) investigates potential violations of rules, regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste, and abuse of authority. This Investigator role is within the Operational Standards and Support Section (OSSS) in New York, reporting to the Chief of OSSS.
Job Purpose
This Investigator role is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting investigations into alleged violations of the UN's Protection against Retaliation (PaR) policy, following referrals from the United Nations Ethics Office. The purpose is to ensure prompt, impartial investigations in accordance with established procedures and legal frameworks. The Investigator will collect and examine evidence to determine if retaliation occurred and if a causal link exists between protected activity and the alleged act. They will prepare comprehensive reports, identify related misconduct or systemic issues, and propose referrals. The role also involves leading investigation teams, managing resources, and analyzing data to identify trends, contributing to the integrity and accountability of the Organization.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and conduct investigations into alleged violations of the UN's Protection against Retaliation (PaR) policy. Define investigation scope, parameters, and timelines, ensuring adherence to OIOS/ID Standard Operating Procedures and applicable legal frameworks. Collect and examine testimonial, documentary, and electronic evidence to establish facts and support determinations on retaliation. Prepare clear, objective investigation reports detailing facts, analysis, and findings. Identify potential related misconduct or systemic issues and propose referrals. Lead and supervise investigation teams, coordinating activities and defining investigation parameters. Select investigative tools, gather evidence, and prepare testimony. Conduct interviews, analyze facts, determine findings, and recommend corrective actions. Collaborate with colleagues to achieve organizational goals and manage unit resources. Analyze data to identify trends and provide insights for data-driven decision-making.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in administrative and criminal investigations, including supervisory functions, is required. Experience in interviewing subjects and witnesses, conducting international investigations, and working within international public institutions is necessary. Experience investigating retaliation cases and in data analytics is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism in investigations, knowledge of UN PaR framework, research methodologies, evidence gathering, interviewing, data analysis, and interpretation. Strong communication, teamwork, leadership, and performance management skills are essential.