UN Investigation Assistant Jobs in Entebbe - Uganda
UN Investigation Assistant Jobs in Entebbe - Uganda
Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in in the Entebbe Regional Office of the Investigations Division of OIOS. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Section in Entebbe.
OIOS is an independent office reporting to the Secretary-General and the General Assembly. The Investigations Division (ID) follows up on reports of possible violations of rules or regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources or abuse of authority.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chief of Section, the Investigation Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
Assists in conducting interviews and research of documentary evidence; conducts basic research on assigned issues using investigation files and alternative sources to verify facts, identify citations, precedents and draft statements of findings and respondent replies to appeals; enlists the continued cooperation of witnesses;
Prepares and maintains the body of investigation reference files including management of individual case files; participates in initiatives to enhance systems for investigatory records management and retrieval.
Assists investigators with matters under investigation including the preparation of flow charts and chronologies; reviews, verifies and processes investigation instruments; extracts key data and updates the database, monitors requisite follow-up actions and approvals; handles verbal and written inquiries providing detailed information on processes and procedures related to a range of investigation activities, instruments and issues; process, draft, edit, proofread and finalize for signature/approval a variety of correspondence and other communications;
Schedules and services meetings/appointments including assisting in the preparation of pre-in and post session documents; coordinates with the relevant units; prepares and updates the programme of work, delegation and documents lists; tracks the status of meetings and follow up actions; assists in maintenance and operates the system for safeguarding the identity of persons who have submitted information to OIOS; and maintains statistical records of investigations.
Provides guidance and training to junior
staff.
Performs other duties as required.
Education
High-school diploma or equivalent. Formal qualifications and/or certifications in investigations obtained through service with military, police, other governmental or intergovernmental agencies and organizations or private enterprise investigative firms is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of six years of experience in progressively responsible experience in investigative work or related area.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 8th May 2019
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.
Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening.
No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.
For more information and job application details, see; UN Investigation Assistant Jobs in Entebbe - Uganda
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