OPEN CALL: Investigations Consultant Roster (various levels and duration), Remote-based
Organizational Context
UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Its Internal Investigation Function (IIF) within the Independent Evaluation, Audit, and Investigations Services (IIA/IEAIS) conducts investigations into alleged violations of UN Women regulations. To support this mandate, the IIF is establishing a roster of pre-vetted investigation professionals at various seniority levels and specializations.
Job Purpose
This role serves to build a roster of pre-vetted investigation professionals to support UN Women's Internal Investigation Function (IIF). The purpose is to ensure timely and effective investigations into allegations of misconduct, fraud, corruption, harassment, and other violations of UN Women regulations. By maintaining a roster of experts, UN Women can rapidly deploy qualified consultants to conduct investigations, provide quality assurance on investigation products, and support the IIF's operational needs, thereby upholding the organization's commitment to integrity and accountability.
Responsibilities
Conduct timely investigations aligned with UN Women regulations, rules, and administrative instructions. This includes performing preliminary assessment reviews, planning and executing investigations into serious and complex cases of misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, and corruption. Responsibilities also involve gathering and analyzing evidence, conducting interviews with victims, witnesses, and subjects, and preparing concise written outputs such as investigation and closure reports with findings and recommendations. Additionally, provide timely quality assurance reviews of investigation products and files to ensure legal sufficiency, clarity, and completeness, and support other IIF unit activities as needed.
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in investigative work, including leading complex and sensitive investigations, is required. Demonstrated experience managing multiple investigation assignments and coordinating activities with diverse stakeholders is essential. Experience in international or multilateral organizations, proficiency with computer software and case management systems, and handling web-based management systems are also required. Experience with UN policies and procedures or leading fraud investigations is desirable.
Skills
Investigation principles and methodologies, Evidence gathering and analysis, Interviewing techniques, Report writing, Quality assurance, Case management, Computer and office software proficiency, Handling web-based management systems.