Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 223092
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Investigation
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NEW YORK
Department/Office : Office of Internal Oversight Services
Date Posted : Feb 2, 2024
Deadline : Mar 17, 2024

Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Investigations Division (ID) of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in New York. The Digital Forensic Investigator will report to the Chief of Section in New York. The Digital Forensic Investigator may 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
Within delegated authority, and under the direction of the Chief of the Section, the Digital Forensic Investigator will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plan, organize and conduct complex digital forensic investigations in cases of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, or violations of the Organization’s regulations, rules and administrative instructions, in close cooperation with other investigative units, in accordance with ID/OIOS standard operating procedures and in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
• Identify, collect, recover, analyze and preserve electronic evidence in a forensically sound manner;
• Define the parameters and timetable of digital forensic investigations.
• Carry out forensic examinations of digital evidentiary material (mobile phones, laptops, desktops, external hard disks, electronic documents and files, networks and other forms of data storage devices).
• Guide investigators in the collection, extraction, preservation, storage and handling of digital evidentiary material.
• Perform digital forensic analysis using validated techniques and methods.
• Lead the preparation of detailed forensic analysis reports: thoroughly document all methods, tools and activities; ensure that results are accurate, reliable, repeatable, and verifiable; present findings in an objective, clear and concise manner.
• Develop standard operating procedures and guidelines for recovery and handling of electronic evidence, digital forensic analysis and forensic reports.
• Conduct peer reviews of forensic analysis reports.
• Ensure correct interpretation and proper referencing of forensic analysis results by other investigative units.
• Oversee or conduct regular training in Digital Forensic awareness.
• Provide expert consultations and testimony for tribunals.
• Conduct testing and maintain forensic equipment and tools;
• Maintain proficiency with industry standard tools and practices.
• Supervise Investigations Assistants and Investigators involved in Digital forensic tasks.
• As needed, provide guidance and supervision to new and junior staff members.
• Collect and analyzes 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.
• Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of the theories, concepts, techniques and methods relevant to digital forensic investigations and computer forensics; ability to recover, analyse electronic evidence in a forensically sound manner and problem solve; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; ability to provide strategic direction, to plan and establish priorities for investigations; ability to gather and analyse electronic evidence. Ability to draft written and prepare complex reports of investigation and edit the work of others. Ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgment. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.

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; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; makes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines whether the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Empowering others: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work. Encourages others to set challenging goals. Holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise. Shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort. Involves others when making decisions that affect them.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in digital forensics, computer science, information technology, information security, computer engineering or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.
Job – Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory experience, in conducting digital forensic investigations is required.

Experience in forensic analysis of mobile devices is required.

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

Experience with professional investigatory work in law enforcement, government, national or international investigation agency is desirable

Experience working with an international organization 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.