Investigation Officer Fraud

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Description

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Within the Investigations Section, Investigations units based in New York, Nairobi and Budapest handle investigations and certain complex assessments. The Strategy, Intake and Analysis unit processes and assesses incoming allegations; conducts quality assurance reviews of investigation and other reports; and supports internal and external reporting as well as policy and strategy-related initiatives. The Fraud Team, led by a dedicated Investigations Manager (Fraud Team Lead), is dedicated to handling fraud and corruption matters, as further described below.

• Review incoming allegations of fraud, conduct initial assessments and make recommendations as to the appropriate course of action (e.g., conversion to investigation, closure and/or referral to another office or entity).
• Identify, research, collect and analyze information and evidence from internal and external sources, including electronic/digital evidence.
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with relevant UNICEF offices at the headquarters, country and regional levels, as well as external offices (e.g. other UN agencies), on cases of suspected fraud.
• In the context of third-party cases, review third-party investigation plans/reports and special audit terms of reference/reports, and provide targeted guidance to UNICEF offices as appropriate.
• Assist with planning, organizing and conducting investigations, including by participating in field investigation missions.
• Plan for and conduct interviews of witnesses, including sources of reports/potential whistleblowers.
• Draft written outputs, including referral memorandums, notes for the record, investigation and closure reports, and advisory reports.
• Maintain complete and well-structured case files.
• Assist with compiling and analyzing case-related information for internal and external reporting purposes.
• Performs other duties as required.

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