Investigation Officer Fraud

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.