Chief, Investigations [Open to internal and external applicants]
Organizational Context
The Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) provides internal audit and investigations services to UNDP and its affiliated entities. The Investigations Section (OAI/IS) is responsible for conducting misconduct investigations and compliance reviews of social and environmental policies. OAI/IS has specialized units for SEAH, IT forensics, AI, data analytics, and proactive investigations, serving as the sole custodian of data on irregularities.
Job Purpose
The Chief, Investigations, Unit 2, leads OAI's misconduct investigations across Central and West Africa (CWA) and East and Southern Africa (ESA), including managing regional teams and the Sexual Misconduct Team (SMT). This role operates within a cross-functional model, providing specialized investigation and policy support for sexual misconduct matters. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Director (Investigations) and contributes to UNDP's portfolio approach by fostering collaboration across units and ensuring high-impact, efficient, and effective investigation practices. The position is crucial for maintaining the integrity and accountability of UNDP operations through rigorous and professional investigative work.
Responsibilities
The Chief, Investigations, Unit 2, is responsible for leading misconduct investigations in Central and West Africa and East and Southern Africa, including managing the Sexual Misconduct Team (SMT). This involves leading by example to foster a positive team culture, supervising staff, and promoting professional development. The role requires managing investigations teams and caseloads, ensuring timely and professional completion of investigative activities in accordance with international guidelines and institutional policies. Key duties include producing high-quality, well-evidenced reports, conducting case reviews, providing expert advice on complex cases, leveraging technology and forensic resources, and ensuring proper evidence handling. The Chief also oversees investigations into sexual misconduct, liaises with relevant UNDP offices, and provides advisory services to mitigate risks. Additionally, the role involves representing OAI, contributing to professional practice development, and managing knowledge.
Work Experience
A minimum of 10 years (with a master's degree) or 12 years (with a bachelor's degree) of progressively responsible professional experience in complex criminal and administrative investigations is required. Experience in conducting investigations across multiple geographic locations, supervising investigation teams, managing large caseloads, and designing risk assessment frameworks is essential. Experience in policy development, international investigations, and leveraging data analytics/forensics is desired.
Skills
Investigation management and techniques, evidence collection and analysis, investigative interviewing, use of technology and forensic tools for investigations, system thinking, portfolio management, business acumen, leadership, team building, performance management, risk assessment, and policy development.