INVESTIGATOR (Protection against Retaliation)

UN Atlas; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UN Atlas in New York is seeking an Investigator to plan, organize, and conduct investigations into potential violations of the Protection against Retaliation policy. The role will collect evidence, prepare reports, and coordinate investigation teams to ensure prompt, impartial outcomes in accordance with established procedures and legal frameworks.

The ideal candidate will have seven or more years in investigations, strong analytical and leadership skills, and working knowledge of international

Qualifikationen

• Professionalism in investigations.
• Knowledge of UN PaR framework.
• Research methodologies.
• Evidence gathering.
• Interviewing.
• Data analysis.
• Communication, teamwork, leadership, and performance management.
• English language proficiency.

Aufgaben

• Plan, organize, and conduct investigations into alleged violations of UN PaR policy.
• Define investigation scope, parameters, and timelines in line with SOPs and legal frameworks.
• Collect testimonial, documentary, and electronic evidence to establish facts.
• Prepare clear, objective investigation reports detailing facts, analysis, and findings.
• Lead investigation teams, coordinate activities, and define parameters.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve organizational goals and manage resources.
• Analyze data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.

Jobbeschreibung

Organizational context: The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is the UN's internal oversight body, assisting the Secretary-General with oversight responsibilities through audit, investigation, inspection, and evaluation. The Investigations Division (ID) investigates potential violations of rules, regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste, and abuse of authority. This Investigator role is within the Operational Standards and Support Section (OSSS) in New York, reporting to the Chief of OSSS.

Job purpose: This Investigator role is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting investigations into alleged violations of the UN's Protection against Retaliation (PaR) policy, following referrals from the United Nations Ethics Office. The purpose is to ensure prompt, impartial investigations in accordance with established procedures and legal frameworks. The Investigator will collect and examine evidence to determine if retaliation occurred and if a causal link exists between protected activity and the alleged act. They will prepare comprehensive reports, identify related misconduct or systemic issues, and propose referrals. The role also involves leading investigation teams, managing resources, and analyzing data to identify trends, contributing to the integrity and accountability of the Organization.

Responsibilities: Plan, organize, and conduct investigations into alleged violations of the UN's Protection against Retaliation (PaR) policy. Define investigation scope, parameters, and timelines, ensuring adherence to OIOS/ID Standard Operating Procedures and applicable legal frameworks. Collect and examine testimonial, documentary, and electronic evidence to establish facts and support determinations on retaliation. Prepare clear, objective investigation reports detailing facts, analysis, and findings. Identify potential related misconduct or systemic issues and propose referrals. Lead and supervise investigation teams, coordinating activities and defining investigation parameters. Select investigative tools, gather evidence, and prepare testimony. Conduct interviews, analyze facts, determine findings, and recommend corrective actions. Collaborate with colleagues to achieve organizational goals and manage unit resources. Analyze data to identify trends and provide insights for data-driven decision-making.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in law or an investigations-related field is required. A first-level university degree in a relevant field combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the advanced degree.

Work experience: A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in administrative and criminal investigations, including supervisory functions, is required. Experience in interviewing subjects and witnesses, conducting international investigations, and working within international public institutions is necessary. Experience investigating retaliation cases and in data analytics is desirable.

Skills: Professionalism in investigations, knowledge of UN PaR framework, research methodologies, evidence gathering, interviewing, data analysis, and interpretation. Strong communication, teamwork, leadership, and performance management skills are essential.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: French