INVESTIGATOR, P4

United Nations; Wien; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations in Vienna seeks an Investigator in the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) to join the Investigations Division. The role reports to the Chief of Section in Vienna and conducts inquiries into mismanagement, waste of resources, and abuse of authority.

The incumbent will travel to remote locations as required to coordinate investigations and gather evidence, ensuring adherence to internal rules and UN standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations within the Investigations Division (ID) of OIOS.
• Travel to remote locations as needed to manage investigations.
• Report findings to the Chief of Section in Vienna.

Job description

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Job Network : Management and Administration

Job Family : Investigation

Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-4

Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings

Job Opening Job Opening ID: 269170 Job Network : Management and Administration Job Family : Investigation Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-4
Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings Duty Station : VIENNA
Department/Office : Office of Internal Oversight Services Date Posted : Oct 5, 2026
Deadline : Nov 18, 2026

This position is located in the Investigations Division (ID) of the Office of Oversight Services (OIOS) Regional Office in Vienna. The Investigator will report to the Chief of Section in Vienna. The Investigator will be required to travel to remote locations, at times for extended periods, to manage and conduct investigations. OIOS is the internal oversight body of the United Nations and assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the Organization through the provision of audit, investigation, and inspection and evaluation services. ID/OIOS investigates reports of possible violations of rules, regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources and abuse of authority.