Job Title: Resident
Investigator (2 Career Vacancies)
Investigator (2 Career Vacancies)
Organization: United
Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)
Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Grade: P4
Job Opening Number:
14-ING-OIOS-37474-R-ENTEBBE (M)
14-ING-OIOS-37474-R-ENTEBBE (M)
Report to: Chief
Resident Investigator
Resident Investigator
About OIOS:
The Office of Internal
Oversight Services (OIOS) was established in July 1994 as an operationally
independent office that assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his
internal oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of
the Organization through monitoring, internal audit, inspection, evaluation and
investigation. The Office has the authority to initiate, carry out and report
on any action it considers necessary to fulfill its responsibilities with
regard to its oversight functions.
Oversight Services (OIOS) was established in July 1994 as an operationally
independent office that assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his
internal oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of
the Organization through monitoring, internal audit, inspection, evaluation and
investigation. The Office has the authority to initiate, carry out and report
on any action it considers necessary to fulfill its responsibilities with
regard to its oversight functions.
The Office assists Member
States and the Organization in protecting its assets and in ensuring the
compliance of programme activities with resolutions, regulations, rules and
policies as well as the more efficient and effective delivery of the
Organization’s activities; preventing and detecting fraud, waste, abuse,
malfeasance or mismanagement; and improving the delivery of the Organization’s
programmes and activities to enable it to achieve better results by determining
all factors affecting the efficient and effective implementation of programmes.
States and the Organization in protecting its assets and in ensuring the
compliance of programme activities with resolutions, regulations, rules and
policies as well as the more efficient and effective delivery of the
Organization’s activities; preventing and detecting fraud, waste, abuse,
malfeasance or mismanagement; and improving the delivery of the Organization’s
programmes and activities to enable it to achieve better results by determining
all factors affecting the efficient and effective implementation of programmes.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision
of the Chief Resident Investigator in the Regional Service Centre in Entebbe,
and within delegated authority, the incumbent is responsible for the following
duties:
Under the direct supervision
of the Chief Resident Investigator in the Regional Service Centre in Entebbe,
and within delegated authority, the incumbent is responsible for the following
duties:
- Plans,
organizes, conducts and manages investigations of cases of alleged
misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, waste of resources, abuse of
authority or violations of UN
Rules, Regulations and pertinent administrative issuances; - Takes
lead and supervises a team or teams of investigators; coordinates and
facilitate investigative activities of team members; - Defines
the parameters and timetable of investigations; decides on the
investigative tools to be employed; ensures that established procedures
and policies are complied with; - Performs
interviews and obtains statements; analyzes information; - In
charge of gathering evidence; prepare testimony for tribunals, obtain and
review pertinent documentation; conduct interviews and take statements;
analyse facts, determine findings and formulate recommended corrective
measure and related disciplinary and jurisdictional actions, - Prepares
complete and concise investigation reports and other communications,
reviews reports and other written submissions of his/her subordinates; - Manages
resources and logistics of the Investigative unit at the duty station,
evaluates performance of supervisees. - Works
collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals in
accordance with ID/OIOS standard operating procedures and in compliance
with organizational regulations and rules.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the aforementioned United Nations OIOS job opportunity
must hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in
law, international law, criminal investigation, police studies or related
fields. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional
years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
university degree. A combination of
a first-level university degree in the aforementioned field together with
formal qualifications and/or certifications in investigations (military,
police, federal/national intelligence agencies) and 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 seven years of progressively responsible experience in investigatory
work including criminal and administrative investigations is required. - Past
exposure and experience in investigation management and administration
together with supervisory functions is required. - Significant
experience with international investigation activities is desirable. - Prior
experience with an international or multilateral public institution is
desirable.
Languages: English and French are the working languages
of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English
is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Working knowledge of another
official United Nations language is an advantage.
of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English
is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Working knowledge of another
official United Nations language is an advantage.
Personal Competencies:
Professionalism: Knowledge
and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to
administrative and criminal investigations;
Ability to research, identify and analyze problems/issues and
participate in their resolution; Ability to gather evidence and interview subjects
and witnesses; Ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments
given; Ability to plan work and manage conflicting priorities for self and
others; Ability to gather and analyze electronic evidence; Knowledge of various
research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the
Internet, intranet and other databases;
Ability to draft/edit, in English, a variety of written reports
especially with respect to the preparation of complex reports of investigation;
Comprehensive knowledge of UN policies, procedures and operations, including
knowledge of the conditions prevailing in areas where the United Nations
conducts peacekeeping missions; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender
perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas
of work.
and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to
administrative and criminal investigations;
Ability to research, identify and analyze problems/issues and
participate in their resolution; Ability to gather evidence and interview subjects
and witnesses; Ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments
given; Ability to plan work and manage conflicting priorities for self and
others; Ability to gather and analyze electronic evidence; Knowledge of various
research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the
Internet, intranet and other databases;
Ability to draft/edit, in English, a variety of written reports
especially with respect to the preparation of complex reports of investigation;
Comprehensive knowledge of UN policies, procedures and operations, including
knowledge of the conditions prevailing in areas where the United Nations
conducts peacekeeping missions; 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender
perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas
of work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility,
accountability and decision-making authority; Makes sure that roles,
responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Accurately
judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches
task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly
discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Encourages
risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; Actively supports the
development and career aspirations of staff ;Appraises performance fairly.
accountability and decision-making authority; Makes sure that roles,
responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Accurately
judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches
task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Regularly
discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Encourages
risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; Actively supports the
development and career aspirations of staff ;Appraises performance fairly.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Office of Internal
Oversight Services (OIOS) in the aforementioned capacity should express their
interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking Apply Now.
interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Office of Internal
Oversight Services (OIOS) in the aforementioned capacity should express their
interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking Apply Now.
Deadline: 13th December, 2014
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