Consultant - Investigation Office, Division of Internal Oversight Services

UN Atlas; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 84.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNESCO’s Investigation Office seeks a consultant to support the Director of IOS in evaluating allegations of misconduct and irregularities, including harassment and abuse of authority. The consultant will develop investigation work plans, gather and analyze information, conduct interviews, and document all investigations to support management decisions on disciplinary or remedial actions.

The role requires a minimum of five years’ professional experience in administrative, criminal, or forensic

Qualifikationen

• Evaluates allegations of irregularities and misconduct and determines policy or legal implications.
• Drafts reports and recommendations for management decisions.
• Develops investigation work plans and documents investigative activities.

Aufgaben

• Conduct preliminary evaluations of allegations of irregularities and misconduct.
• Document findings and prepare draft reports with recommendations.
• Upon authorization, conduct full investigations and coordinate with others on complex cases.

Kenntnisse

Investigations

Interviewing

Report drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Jobbeschreibung

The Division of Internal Oversight Services (IOS) at UNESCO provides a comprehensive oversight mechanism, including internal audit, evaluation, and investigation. The Investigation Office is tasked with assessing allegations of misconduct and irregularities affecting the Organization, its projects, assets, or personnel. This consultant role supports the Director of IOS in these critical functions.

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of this consultancy is to support the Investigation Office within UNESCO’s Division of Internal Oversight Services (IOS). The consultant will evaluate allegations of irregularities, misconduct, fraud, and unsatisfactory conduct, including harassment and abuse of authority. This involves determining if such allegations violate organizational rules, regulations, policies, or criminal law. The role requires preparing draft reports with recommendations for further action, conducting full investigations under authorization, and collaborating on complex cases. The consultant will develop investigation work plans, gather and analyze information, conduct interviews, and document all investigative activities to support management decisions on disciplinary or remedial actions.

Responsibilities

The consultant will conduct preliminary evaluations of allegations concerning irregularities, misconduct, fraud, and unsatisfactory conduct, including harassment and abuse of authority. A key responsibility is to identify whether these allegations constitute violations of organizational rules, regulations, policies, or criminal law. The consultant will document findings and prepare draft reports, including recommendations for the Director of IOS regarding whether to proceed with a full investigation, refer the case, or close it. Upon authorization, the consultant will conduct full investigations, collaborating with other personnel on complex cases, adhering to professional standards and the office’s procedural framework. This includes preparing specific investigation work plans, gathering, reviewing, and analyzing information for relevance and reliability, and conducting necessary interviews. The consultant must document all work, present findings clearly, and propose appropriate recommendations. Draft reports supporting management decisions on disciplinary or remedial actions will be prepared and finalized, with follow-up on recommendation implementation.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of professional experience is necessary, specifically in conducting administrative, criminal, or forensic investigations within international organizations or the public/private sector.

Skills

The role requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Essential skills include a strong understanding of legal principles for investigative activities, the capacity to identify key investigation issues, and the ability to collect, synthesize, and analyze complex information. Strong coordination and analytical skills are crucial, alongside excellent interpersonal and communication abilities for diverse cultural environments. Proven report-drafting skills for complex topics and the ability to conduct sensitive interviews are also vital.