Grade: P4
Deadline for Applications:17 September 2015 (Midnight Geneva time)
The Senior Investigation Specialist is a newly created out-posted position located in the IGO’s Oversight Unit in Nairobi, Kenya. This Unit will initially be composed of 4 professional positions and 1 General Service position. The occupant will report to the Head of the IGO Unit in Nairobi. This is a position in the newly-created IGO Unit, composed of 3 professional and 1 general service positions in Nairobi. The line manager is the Head of the IGO Unit in Nairobi (P.5).
RESPONSIBILITIES
§ Design and monitor quality standards and procedures for all steps in the investigation process.
§ Act as a focal point for specific areas of expertise / typology of investigation as may be required and/or delegated by the Head of Service.
§ Train and coach Investigation Service staff, other UNHCR staff and partner agency staff, in carrying out professional investigations.
§ Conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct as assigned, in a timely and effective manner and in accordance with the Investigation Guidelines and UN/UNHCR policies, undertaking field missions when required. This may involve gathering evidence from available sources, including electronic and e-mail records, interviewing witnesses as well as interaction at all levels with external actors (other UN agencies/embassies/missions/implementing partners etc.) as well as UNHCR staff and UNVs.
§ Assess allegations of misconduct with a view to determining the most effective investigative approach, cognizant of risks to staff and operations, and develop investigation plans and methodologies to gather evidence and establish facts.
§ In coordination and compliance with due process requirements, conduct investigations with sensitivity ensuring confidentiality and accuracy of evidence gathered and impartiality of conclusions reached.
§ Conduct investigation interviews (complainants, witnesses, subject matter experts and subjects) in accordance with Investigation Guidelines, UN Administrative Instructions and the framework of Administration of Justice within the UN.
§ Gather and analyse physical evidence, including forensic evidence, to establish facts.
§ Prepare reports based on the available evidence and the investigation findings, such as: Investigation Reports (IR) in cases of misconduct; Closure Reports where no misconduct has been established; and Management Implication Reports on systemic issues (e.g. procedural or management issues) identified during the investigation.
§ Provide advice and guidance to staff members on how to report misconduct and, as may be required, how to assist in conducting preliminary assessments / investigations.
§ Undertake training activities on investigations for UNHCR and partner agency staff and develop and deliver training as may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS
§ Advanced University Degree, in Law, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related subject bearing on the conduct of investigations in administrative and/or criminal law contexts. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal professional qualifications and/or certifications involving study, training and examinations in investigatory work.
§ Experience in digital forensic investigations and evidence handling (professional certifications/training in the field of digital forensics such as EnCase, GCFE and similar are desirable).
§ Working knowledge of the latest digital forensic tools, methodologies, protocols and techniques (field acquisition and data analysis) applied to data storage devices and digital devices such as mobile phones, tablets, external media and other electronic devices, emails, social media and messaging systems.
§ Working knowledge of UN administrative disciplinary rules and regulations.
§ Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of investigations, including proven experience in the field of forensic audit and/or fraud examination. Of these 10 years, at least 7 years in an international environment within the UN Common System or other international organizations.
§ Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the preparation of clear and concise reports.
§ Excellent command of written and spoken English
HOW TO APPLY:
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