Investigator

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The UN Secretariat invites applications for an Investigator within the Investigations Division (ID) of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in New York. The investigator will plan, conduct, and manage complex inquiries into misconduct, fraud, and violations of UN rules, including SEA and harassment, often involving travel.

Qualified candidates hold an advanced law degree (or equivalent) with at least seven years of progressive investigation experience, strong interviewing skills, and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in law or related field is required; substitution with a first-level degree and additional experience possible.
• Minimum seven years of progressive investigations experience, including supervisory functions.
• Experience in interviewing subjects and witnesses for investigations and international investigations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, conduct, and manage investigations into alleged misconduct and violations.
• Lead investigation teams, coordinate activities, define parameters and timelines.
• Gather evidence, conduct interviews, analyze facts, draft comprehensive reports with corrective actions.

Skills

Professionalism in investigations

Data analysis

Interviewing techniques

Evidence gathering

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

Master's degree in law or related field

First-level university degree with 2+ years qualifying experience

Job description

Organizational context: This position is within the Investigations Division (ID) of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in New York. OIOS serves as the internal oversight body for the UN Secretariat, providing audit, investigation, inspection, and evaluation services. The Investigator reports to the Chief of Section and will conduct investigations across the Organization, potentially involving travel to remote locations for extended periods.

Job purpose: The Investigator is responsible for planning, organizing, conducting, and managing investigations into alleged misconduct, malfeasance, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, and violations of UN Regulations and Rules. This includes leading investigation teams, defining investigative parameters, gathering evidence, conducting interviews, analyzing facts, and drafting comprehensive reports with recommended corrective actions. The role also involves collaborating with colleagues, managing unit resources, and utilizing data analytics to identify trends and support decision-making. The incumbent will contribute to upholding the integrity and efficiency of the Organization by ensuring accountability and addressing violations.

Responsibilities: Plan, organize, conduct, and manage investigations into alleged misconduct, malfeasance, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and violations of UN Regulations and Rules. Lead and supervise investigation teams, coordinating activities and defining investigation parameters and timelines. Employ investigative tools, gather evidence, prepare testimony, and review pertinent documentation. Conduct interviews, analyze facts, determine findings, and formulate recommendations for corrective, disciplinary, and jurisdictional actions. Draft investigation reports and communications. Collaborate with colleagues to achieve organizational goals, adhering to standard operating procedures. Manage financial resources and logistics for the unit. Analyze data to identify trends and provide insights using data visualization methods for planning and decision-making.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in law or a relevant field is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may substitute. Completion of data analytics, business analytics, or data science programs is an advantage.

Work experience: A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in investigations, including supervisory functions, is required. Experience in interviewing subjects and witnesses for investigations, working on international investigations, and within an international or multilateral public institution is also required. Two or more years of experience in data analytics is desirable.

Skills: Professionalism in investigations, research methodologies, problem analysis, evidence gathering, interviewing, data analysis, and interpretation. Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Effective teamwork and collaboration. Leadership capabilities. Performance management skills, including delegation and feedback.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: French