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• Plans,
  organizes, conducts and manages investigations of alleged misconduct,
  malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, sexual
  exploitation and abuse (SEA), or alleged violations of UN Rules,
  Regulations and pertinent administrative issuances
• Actively
  participates within a team of investigators to gather evidence; prepares
  evidence for disciplinary bodies; obtains and reviews relevant
  documentation; conducts interviews and takes statements; analyses facts,
  determines findings and formulates recommended disciplinary and
  jurisdictional actions; gathers and analyses electronic evidence
• Determines
  whether matters involve potential fraud, corruption, or other illegal or
  criminal conduct warranting referral to national authorities
• Prepares
  complete and concise investigation reports and conducts post-investigation
  tasks

• The
  ideal candidate for the United Nations OIOS Investigator job opportunity
  must hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent
  degree) in law, international law, criminal investigations, police
  studies, or a related field. A first-level university degree in
  combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be
  accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• At
  least five years of progressively responsible experience in investigatory
  work is required. Experience with international investigation activities
  is desirable. 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. A working knowledge of French
  is desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations
  is desirable.

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of the
  theories, concepts and approaches relevant to investigations; knowledge of
  investigation case management and administration; ability to gather
  evidence and interview suspects and witnesses; 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 given assignments; ability to plan own work and manage
  conflicting priorities; ability to gather and analyse electronic evidence;
  ability to draft/edit in English a variety of written reports, especially
  with respect to the preparation of complex reports of investigations;
  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.
• 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 decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely
  reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts
  joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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