Investigator (S)

Osce; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna seeks an Investigator for the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO). The role supports assessment of indications for referral to investigation and conducts investigations of misconduct, malfeasance, and misuse of resources in line with OSCE policies.

Responsibilities include planning investigations, interviewing staff, collecting evidence, and drafting formal reports. The position emphasizes integrity, due process, and collaborative risk management within a secondment

Aufgaben

• Assess incoming indications or allegations to determine whether they are substantiated and provide recommendations to the Chief Investigator.
• Propose investigation plans and timetables to the Chief Investigator.
• Assist the Chief Investigator on complex investigations and lead investigations as required; conduct interviews and analyze facts.
• Draft and finalize reports and communications with emphasis on chain of custody and due process.
• Support counter-fraud activities by assessing potential fraud and providing trainings on misconduct related topics.

Jobbeschreibung

This position is open for secondment only and participating States are kindly reminded that all costs in relation to an assignment at the Secretariat must be borne by their authorities.
The duties and requirements of this seconded (S) position correspond to a P3-level role in the UN common system. Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered. Seconded staff members in the OSCE Secretariat and Institutions are not entitled to a Board and Lodging Allowance payable by the Organization.

The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.

The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairpersonship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions.

The Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) is part of the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna, Austria. OIO is responsible for planning and delivering internal audits, investigations, and independent evaluations of the Organization's activities, including field operations. The work of OIO provides assurance on the adequacy of governance, risk management, and internal control; contributes to ensuring compliance with the Organization's regulatory framework; and helps enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

The Investigator will support the assessment of incoming indications or allegations for referral to investigation and the investigation of cases of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, waste of resources, or other violations of the Organization's Regulatory Framework in accordance with OSCE applicable instructions, policies and practices. Specific tasks involve carrying out diligences aimed at assessing whether allegations are substantiated and also involve planning, organizing, conducting, and reporting on investigations within OIO’s mandate. This includes obtaining and analyzing evidence and conducting interviews; as well as drafting and finalizing reports and communications.

The Investigator will also support the Office of Internal Oversight’s counter-fraud activities by assessing the potential for fraud and other violations in selected executive structures, processes, programmes and projects and by delivering trainings and other briefings on fraud/misconduct related subjects, as needed. The Investigator will interview management, staff members and others as part of an ongoing investigation; discuss planning and logistics and results arising from investigations; review irregularities, assess their impact, seek identification of their cause, and circumstances of their occurrence; and to assist in overcoming deficiencies in an area of control or accountability; assist in identifying causes for deficiencies and to facilitate corrective/remedial action.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Investigator (S), the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

Assessment and Planning: Assessing incoming indications or allegations to determine whether they are substantiated and representing a prima facie case of misconduct, and providing recommendations to the Chief Investigator; Proposing investigation plans and timetables to the Chief Investigator;

Investigative Techniques: Assisting the Chief Investigator on complex investigations, and leading other investigations as required; Conducting interviews, taking statements and analysing facts and findings, obtaining and reviewing pertinent documentation, and preparing relevant evidence with a specific attention to the chain of custody and due process;

Investigative Concepts: Using theories, concepts and approaches relevant to administrative investigations, with an emphasis on fraud, complex information technology issues, retaliation, whistle blowing, sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse and violations of OSCE financial/ administrative instructions;

Reporting and Follow-up: Drafting complete and concise closure and/or investigations reports, recommending action as appropriate and undertaking post-investigation tasks as relevant; Follow up on the implementation of recommendations, appraising their adequacy based on the results achieved by the actions undertaken; and making proposals for best practices to be incorporated within Internal Audit working programmes, or OSCE regulations, as appropriate;

Advisory: Providing guidance and advice to investigative teams tasked to investigate allegations outside