Investigator (Multiple Duty Stations)

About the role

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is the internal oversight body of the United Nations, assisting the Secretary-General in overseeing the Organization's resources and staff through audit, investigation and inspection and evaluation services. The Investigations Division investigates reports of possible violations of rules, regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources and abuse of authority. Three investigator positions are open in Juba (South Sudan), Bunia (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Bangui (Central African Republic); selected candidates may take up a position in any of the three duty stations. Investigators report to the Chief of Section and may travel to remote locations for extended periods.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize, conduct and manage investigations of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other gender-based issues, or alleged violations of UN Regulations, Rules and administrative issuances.
• Gather evidence, prepare it for disciplinary bodies, obtain and review documents, conduct interviews and take statements, analyse facts, determine findings and recommend disciplinary and jurisdictional actions, and analyse electronic evidence.
• Determine whether matters involve potential fraud, corruption or other criminal conduct warranting referral to national authorities.
• Prepare complete investigation reports and carry out post-investigation tasks.
• Collaborate with colleagues in line with ID/OIOS standard operating procedures and organizational regulations.
• Analyse data to identify trends and patterns, presenting insights through graphs, charts and tables.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in law or a field relevant to investigations; a first-level degree plus two years of qualifying work experience may be accepted instead.
• Minimum of five years of full-time, progressively responsible investigatory experience, including interviewing subjects and witnesses and international investigation experience.
• Experience in an international or multilateral public institution is desirable; two years in data analytics is desirable.
• English at UN Level III reading, writing and listening, and speaking at UN Level II; French at UN Level III is desirable.
• Nationals of the host country are excluded from the position in that country; candidates must not have committed violations of international human rights or humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment, or crimes other than minor traffic offences.

Required skills

• Knowledge of administrative and criminal investigation theories and research methodologies, including electronic sources.
• Ability to gather evidence, interview witnesses and analyse and interpret data.
• Successful completion of data analytics, business analytics or data science programmes is an advantage.