Digital Forensic Investigator
Organizational Context
This position is within the Investigations Division of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in Nairobi. OIOS serves as the internal oversight body for the United Nations, assisting the Secretary-General in his oversight responsibilities. The Division investigates reports of misconduct, mismanagement, waste, and abuse of authority within the Organization.
Job Purpose
The Digital Forensic Investigator will conduct complex digital forensic investigations into alleged misconduct, fraud, corruption, and violations of UN regulations. This involves identifying, collecting, analyzing, and preserving electronic evidence in a forensically sound manner. The role requires defining investigation parameters, performing forensic examinations on various digital devices, and guiding other investigators. A key aspect is preparing detailed, objective, and verifiable forensic analysis reports, developing standard operating procedures, and providing expert consultations and testimony. The investigator will also contribute to data analysis for trend identification and support decision-making through visualizations.
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, and conduct complex digital forensic investigations into alleged misconduct, fraud, corruption, and violations of UN regulations. Identify, collect, recover, analyze, and preserve electronic evidence forensically. Examine digital evidentiary material from mobile phones, computers, storage devices, and networks. Guide investigators on handling digital evidence. Perform digital forensic analysis using validated techniques. Lead the preparation of detailed, accurate, and verifiable forensic analysis reports, documenting all methods and tools. Develop standard operating procedures for evidence handling and reporting. Conduct peer reviews of forensic reports and ensure correct interpretation of findings. Oversee digital forensic awareness training and provide expert consultations. Maintain forensic equipment and tools, staying proficient with industry standards. Supervise junior staff and investigators involved in digital forensics. Analyze data to identify trends and provide insights through visualizations for reporting and decision-making.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in digital forensic investigations, including supervisory experience, is required. Experience in forensic analysis of mobile devices and at least two years in data analytics are also required. Experience in professional investigations with law enforcement or an international agency is desirable.
Skills
Digital forensic investigation, electronic evidence collection and analysis, mobile device forensics, data analytics, report writing, problem-solving, technological awareness, teamwork, judgment, decision-making, supervision, data visualization.