Investigations Specialist

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Description

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• Plan, organize and conduct office and field-based investigations into allegations including fraud, corruption, conflict of interest, sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment and sexual harassment;
• Conduct interviews, obtain testimony, and prepare written statements;
• Obtain, record and preserve evidence, including in electronic format, ensuring that all necessary evidence chains are established and maintained; Critically analyze evidence obtained and determine relevance to an investigation;
• Conduct research on assigned issues to verify facts, identify citations and precedents, and draft statements of findings and respondent replies;
• Draft clear, complete and concise investigation reports for related disciplinary and/or jurisdictional actions;
• Conduct preliminary assessments of allegations received and make recommendations as to the appropriate course of action.
• Contemporaneously manage the workflow of numerous investigation cases within the set timeframes.
• Plan and participate in field missions, including hardship locations, for the purpose of conducting investigations. Participate in briefing and planning conferences with investigation staff;
• Implement and maintain established procedures to ensure professional competency and best practice throughout the investigation process;
• Contribute to the development and improvement of processes to meet investigation needs, including sharing lessons learnt from investigative work.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal investigation, or related field is required.  A first-level degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the specified fields with seven years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in undertaking investigations or related legal activities and/or investigation related functions is required.
• Demonstrated skills in drafting complex reports and other written outputs.
• Demonstrated skills in critically analyzing information and drawing supported conclusions.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting interviews and other evidence-gathering techniques.
• Familiarity with the use of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic tools and databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Experience with international organizations is an advantage.

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic is a strong advantage. Knowledge of another UN language is considered an asset.

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