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Job Title: Chief of Section, Investigations
Organization: United
Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)
Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Grade: P5
Job Opening number:
14-SEC-OIOS-33917-F-ENTEBBE (M)
14-SEC-OIOS-33917-F-ENTEBBE (M)
Report to: Deputy Director, OIOS
Entebbe Regional Office
Entebbe Regional Office
About OIOS:
The United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is an
independent office in the United Nations Secretariat whose mandate is to
“assist the Secretary-General in fulfilling his internal oversight
responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the
Organization.”Specifically, activities include internal audit,
investigation, monitoring, evaluation, inspection, reporting and support
services to the United Nations Secretariat. Its intended and mandated function
is similar to many national government audit organisations, like the Government
Accountability Office in the United States. It reports not only to the General
Assembly, but also to the Secretary-General.
independent office in the United Nations Secretariat whose mandate is to
“assist the Secretary-General in fulfilling his internal oversight
responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the
Organization.”Specifically, activities include internal audit,
investigation, monitoring, evaluation, inspection, reporting and support
services to the United Nations Secretariat. Its intended and mandated function
is similar to many national government audit organisations, like the Government
Accountability Office in the United States. It reports not only to the General
Assembly, but also to the Secretary-General.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Within delegated authority, the Chief of the Investigation Unit in Entebbe will
be responsible for all day-to-day operations of the OIOS/ID Office in that
particular duty station.
Within delegated authority, the Chief of the Investigation Unit in Entebbe will
be responsible for all day-to-day operations of the OIOS/ID Office in that
particular duty station.
- Plans, organizes, conducts and/or
supervises investigations of the most serious and complex cases in the
field of corruption and fraud as well as sexual exploitation and abuse
(SEA). This includes adducing evidence, obtaining and reviewing pertinent
documentation, conducting interviews and taking statements, analyzing
facts and determining findings; - Ensures that investigations are carried
out in a timely fashion and coordinated within the work of the Division
and with other organizations of the UN system, as appropriate, and
develops, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned investigations; - Makes certain that the preparation of
investigation reports, together with findings and recommendations and
related disciplinary and jurisdictional actions, as well as evidence and
materials to support such actions. Assign tasks to investigation team
members to assist in carrying out the assignments; - Creates and maintains a case activity list
of the active and open investigations for priority setting and overall
case management by the Deputy Director and the Director; - Prepares cases for submission to the UN
justice system and/or referral to relevant national jurisdictions;
responds to requests for information, assistance and advice from offices
and departments outside the Division; supervises intake, processing and
evaluation of all new matters for jurisdiction decisions; coordinates the
Division’s information management to ensure conformity and relevance to UN
legal requirements as applicable; has responsibility for the management
and handling of evidentiary material including locating and liaising with
relevant forensic institutions; liaise and coordinate between the Division
and the relevant UN legal offices – Administrative Law Unit and the Office
of Legal Affairs; carries out responsibilities for ensuring the legal
sufficiency of planning and reporting documents of the Division including
matters concerning peer reviews; - Works closely with other Offices’ and
Departments’ staff and management both at Headquarters in New York and at
field missions worldwide in discussing the work of the Office; the
presentation of criminal or administrative disciplinary cases to national
jurisdictions or administrative disciplinary bodies; providing advice and
expertise on investigatory matters; - Manages administrative tasks as
appropriate in the duty station; - Performs any other tasks as may be
assigned by the Deputy Director.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
vacancy an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in
law, police studies or related fields. A combination of a first-level
university degree in law, police studies or related fields together with
formal qualifications and/or certifications in investigations (military,
police, federal/national intelligence agencies) in combination with two
additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of
the advanced university degree. - Formal qualifications and/or
certifications in Investigations (pursuant to a course of study, training
and examinations of a state/national law enforcement institution, a
national military academy or a federal/national intelligence service
training institution, supplemented with professional development courses
and/or certifications involving study, training and examinations in
investigatory work) in combination with four additional years of
qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the first-level
university degree. - At least ten years’ progressively
responsible experience in investigatory work including criminal and
administrative investigations is required. - Extensive experience in investigation
management and administration together with supervisory functions is
required. - Significant experience with international
investigation activities is required. - Prior experience with an international or
multilateral public institution is desirable.
Languages Proficiency: English and French are the working
languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the functions advertised,
fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is highly desirable.
Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the functions advertised,
fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is highly desirable.
Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Competencies
Professionalism:
- Knowledge and understanding of theories,
concepts and approaches relevant to administrative and criminal
investigations; good research, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability
to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ability
to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; ability to
plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; good management skills. - Strong English drafting skills required,
especially with respect to the preparation of complex reports of
investigation. - Comprehensive knowledge of United Nations
policies, procedures and operations is desirable including good knowledge
of the conditions prevailing in areas where the United Nations conducts
peacekeeping missions. An understanding of public sector procedures and
practices, knowledge and appreciation of public sector fraud and
corruption issues is an advantage. - Proven ability to gather evidence and
interview suspects and witnesses; proficiency in software applications
used in administrative investigations is desirable. - Shows pride in work and in achievements;
demonstrates professional competence and mastery in the area of
investigations; 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.
Communication:
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively;
listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds
appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having
two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; - Demonstrates openness in sharing
information and keeping people informed.
Planning& Organizing:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent
with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments;
adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and
resources for completing work; - Foresees risks and allows for
contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as
necessary; uses time efficiently.
Leadership:
- Serves as a role model that other people
want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is
proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; - Establishes and maintains relationships
with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; - Anticipates and resolves conflicts by
pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements;
does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular
stands. - Provides leadership and takes
responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the
equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; - Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and
commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
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; takes 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 the actions proposed will
satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough
decisions when necessary.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve in The
United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) as the Chief of
Section, Investigations should
express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking
Apply Now.
United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) as the Chief of
Section, Investigations should
express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking
Apply Now.
Deadline: 17th April, 2014
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