Investigator
Organizational Context
The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is the UN's internal oversight body, assisting the Secretary-General with oversight responsibilities for staff and resources. The Investigations Division (ID) within OIOS investigates alleged violations of regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, and resource waste. This Investigator role is based in Entebbe and reports to the Chief of Section, requiring travel to remote locations for investigations.
Job Purpose
The Investigator's primary purpose is to conduct and manage investigations into a wide range of alleged misconduct, including fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse, and violations of UN regulations. This involves planning and executing investigations, leading teams, gathering evidence, interviewing individuals, analyzing facts, and drafting comprehensive reports with recommended corrective actions. The role contributes to upholding organizational integrity and accountability by ensuring thorough and impartial investigations. The Investigator will also analyze data to identify trends and provide insights for data-driven decision-making, collaborating with colleagues to achieve organizational goals in line with OIOS procedures.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, conduct, and manage investigations into alleged misconduct such as fraud, corruption, waste of resources, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and violations of UN Regulations and Rules. Lead and supervise investigation teams, coordinating activities and defining investigation parameters and timelines. Employ investigative tools, gather evidence, prepare testimony, and review documentation. Conduct interviews, analyze facts, determine findings, and formulate recommendations for corrective measures and disciplinary actions. Draft investigation reports and communications. Collaborate with colleagues to achieve organizational goals, adhering to OIOS standard operating procedures. Analyze data to identify trends and provide insights using data visualization methods for planning and reporting. Perform other related duties as required.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in investigation-related work, including supervisory functions, is required. Experience in interviewing subjects and witnesses for investigations, conducting international investigation activities, and working within an international or multilateral public institution is also necessary. Two or more years of experience in data analytics is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Performance Management, Investigative skills, Data analysis, Interviewing, Report writing, Data visualization.