Office of Internal Oversight Services Investigator Jobs in Kenya

Office of Internal Oversight Services Investigator Jobs in Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

These positions are located in the Investigations Division (ID) of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in Nairobi (Republic of Kenya), Juba (Republic of South Sudan), Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo), and Bangui (Central African Republic).

The investigators will respectively report to the Chief of Section in Nairobi, Juba, Goma, and Bangui. The Investigators will be required to travel to remote locations, at times for extended periods, to manage and conduct investigations.

OIOS is the internal oversight body of the United Nations and assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the Organization through the provision of audit, investigation, and inspection and evaluation services.

ID/OIOS investigates reports of possible violations of rules, regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources and abuse of authority.

Responsibilities

Under delegated authorities, the Investigators will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plan, organize, conduct and manage investigations of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other gender-based issues, or alleged violations of United Nations Regulations, Rules and pertinent administrative issuances;

• Participate within a team of investigators to gather evidence; prepare evidence for disciplinary bodies; obtain and review relevant documentation; conduct interviews and take statements; analyse facts, determine findings and formulate recommended disciplinary and jurisdictional actions; gather and analyse electronic evidence;

• Determine whether matters involve potential fraud, corruption, or other illegal or criminal conduct warranting referral to national authorities;

• Prepare complete and concise investigation reports and conduct post-investigation tasks;

• Collaborate with other investigators and staff members to achieve Organizational goals, in accordance with ID/OIOS standard operating procedures and in compliance with Organizational Regulations and Rules; manage financial resources and logistics of the unit;

• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting; and

• Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to administrative and criminal investigations; Knowledge of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the Internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to

identify and analyze problems/issues and participate in their resolution.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve Organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in law or a relevant field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Successful completion of programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of full-time progressively responsible experience in investigatory work is required.

Experience in interviewing subjects and witnesses in the furtherance of investigations is required.

Experience of working on international investigation activities is required.

Experience of working in an international or multilateral public institution is required.

Experience working in investigations in hardship areas (B - E) as defined by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC)

Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Office of Internal Oversight Services Investigator Jobs in Kenya

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