Investigator
Organizational Context
This position is within the Investigations Division (ID) of the Office of Oversight Services (OIOS) in New York. OIOS serves as the internal oversight body for the United Nations, assisting the Secretary-General in overseeing the Organization's resources and staff through audit, investigation, inspection, and evaluation services. The ID specifically investigates alleged violations of rules, regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste, and abuse of authority.
Job Purpose
The Investigator is responsible for planning, organizing, conducting, and managing investigations into a wide range of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, and violations of UN Regulations and Rules. This includes gathering evidence, conducting interviews, analyzing facts, formulating findings, and recommending appropriate actions. The role involves collaborating with a team of investigators, preparing evidence for disciplinary bodies, and determining if matters require referral to national authorities. Additionally, the Investigator will prepare comprehensive investigation reports, conduct post-investigation tasks, and utilize data analysis and visualization to identify trends and support data-driven decision-making. The position requires travel to remote locations, potentially for extended periods.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, conduct, and manage investigations into alleged misconduct, malfeasance, fraud, corruption, waste, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and violations of UN Regulations and Rules. Gather evidence, conduct interviews, and take statements from subjects and witnesses. Analyze facts, determine findings, and formulate recommended disciplinary and jurisdictional actions. Collect and analyze electronic evidence. Assess potential fraud, corruption, or criminal conduct for referral to national authorities. Prepare complete and concise investigation reports and conduct post-investigation tasks. Collaborate with colleagues to achieve organizational goals, adhering to standard operating procedures and UN Regulations and Rules. Collect and analyze data to identify trends, providing insights through data visualization for planning and decision-making. Perform other duties as required.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in investigations is required, including experience in interviewing subjects and witnesses. Experience with international investigation activities is also required. Experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, communication, and teamwork. Specific competencies include knowledge of investigation theories and methodologies, evidence gathering, interviewing, problem analysis, data analysis and interpretation, clear and effective communication, and collaborative work.