Senior Investigation Specialist

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; Roma; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global humanitarian organization in Rome seeks a Senior Investigation Specialist to enhance its investigation capacity and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in administrative misconduct or criminal investigations, preferably in international settings, and proficiency with digital forensics. This full-time role requires strong communication skills and the ability to prepare comprehensive reports, ensuring accountability within the organization.

Servizi

Good living conditions in Rome

Supportive working environment

Competenze

• Minimum 9 years of experience in administrative misconduct or criminal investigations.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Knowledge of UN administrative disciplinary rules.

Mansioni

• Assess reports to identify investigative approach and establish facts.
• Conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct in a timely manner.
• Prepare Investigation Reports and Management Implication Reports.

Conoscenze

Digital forensic tools

Forensic Audit

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Organizational Awareness

Formazione

Graduate degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Strumenti

Digital forensic tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Senior Investigation Specialist

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The ultimate aim of the IGO is to support the effective, efficient and accountable management of UNHCR operations and to uphold an environment of integrity by contributing to the highest standards of personal and professional conduct by UNHCR personnel and all entities with contractual links to UNHCR.

The Investigation Service, working under the authority of the Inspector General, is responsible for investigations into possible misconduct within UNHCR in a timely and appropriate manner, and for transmitting findings to the Inspector General. The Senior Investigation Specialist reports to the Head of Unit and may work independently or as part of a team on investigation cases. It involves extensive contact with UNHCR staff at all levels, other organisations, governments, NGOs, and UNHCR beneficiaries.

The role includes expanding the IGO’s investigation capacity, efficiency, and strategic reach, with a focus on enhancing regional investigations and regional capacity.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable for duties as reflected in their job description, within the regulatory framework of UNHCR, including the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR policies, and relevant accountability frameworks. Staff must discharge responsibilities in line with core values of professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity.

Duties

• Assess reports received by the IGO to identify the investigative approach and plan to establish the facts.
• Design and monitor quality standards and procedures for all steps in the investigation process.
• Act as a focal point for areas of expertise or typologies of investigation as required or delegated by the Head of Service.
• Conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct in a timely and effective manner in accordance with UNHCR policies and Administrative Instructions; undertake field missions when required.
• Conduct interviews with complainants, witnesses, subject matter experts, and subjects, in accordance with UNHCR investigative guidance and UN Administrative Instructions.
• Gather and analyse physical and digital evidence to establish facts.
• Prepare Investigation Reports, Closure Reports where no misconduct is established, and Management Implication Reports on systemic issues identified during the investigation.
• Liaise with UNHCR units and external partners as appropriate in relation to the investigation function.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff on reporting misconduct and on preliminary assessments/investigations as required.
• Undertake training activities on investigations for UNHCR and partner agency staff and develop/deliver training as required.
• Lead risk assessments and manage risks to ensure integration of risk management principles in decision-making at strategic and operational levels.
• Perform other tasks in the interest of UNHCR as requested by the Head of Unit, Head of Investigation Service, or the Inspector General.

Minimum Qualifications

• Years of Experience / Degree Level For P4 – 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree.
• Field(s) of Education Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Public Administration; Military, Police Studies, Law enforcement, or other relevant field.
• Certificates Certified Fraud Examiner.
• Essential Minimum 9 years of progressively responsible experience in administrative misconduct or criminal investigations, preferably in international environments; ability to communicate clearly in writing and speech; knowledge of UN administrative disciplinary rules; integrity; resourcefulness and judgment.

Desirable

• Familiarity with UN justice system and international civil service law as related to investigations; field experience in developing countries with responsibility for investigations into misconduct (e.g., SEA, SH, fraud, corruption).
• Experience in digital forensic investigations and evidence handling; design, organization and delivery of investigations training.
• Experience in developing internal/external training related to administrative investigations.

Functional Skills

• LE-Forensic Audit and/or Fraud Examination
• LE-Digital forensic tools, methodologies, protocols and techniques
• FS-Police, military, NGO, Corporate security expertise
• RC-Enterprise content and records management systems
• SC-UNHCR Procurement Rules and Procedures
• TR-Training / Coaching / Facilitation

Functional Skills marked with an asterisk

• Are essential

Language Requirements

For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and the UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and the UN working language of the duty station if not English and the local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

Competency Requirements

Core Competencies: Accountability, Communication, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork & Collaboration, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies: Empowering and Building Trust, Judgement and Decision Making, Strategic Planning and Vision, Managing Resources, Managing Performance

Cross-Functional Competencies: Analytical Thinking, Planning and Organizing

Political Awareness

All UNHCR workforce members must contribute to a working environment where everyone feels safe and empowered, with no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, discrimination, or abuse of power. Proactive prevention and reporting are essential.

Desired Candidate Profile

Experience with digital forensic tools is essential. A broad understanding of digital forensics in investigative work is required, including witness protection challenges and solutions.

The incumbent must meet one of the following:

1. Conduct investigations in Arabic in addition to English; or
2. Conduct investigations and draft reports in French in addition to English; or
3. Conduct investigations and draft reports in Spanish in addition to English; or
4. Legal degree with experience assessing Protection Against Retaliation requests;
5. Experience developing AI tools related to investigative tasks;
6. Recent experience investigating complex procurement or financial fraud involving UNHCR personnel or partners.

Additional languages are considered an asset.

Living and Working Conditions

Rome is a category H duty station with good living conditions and private schools for staff families.

Other Information

• Work Type: Full-Time
• Vacancy: 1