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• Participates in a team of investigators and coordinates
  investigative activities;
• Plans, organizes conducts and manages investigations of cases of
  alleged violations of UN Rules, Regulations and pertinent administrative
  issuances or cases involving serious breaches of international
  humanitarian laws;
• Conducts interviews and obtains statements; analyzes information;
• Searches for, gathers, records and preserves all potential or
  relevant evidences, including in electronic format, ensuring that all
  necessary evidence chains are established and maintained;
• Determines whether matters involve potential fraud, corruption or
  other illegal or criminal conduct warranting referral to national
  authorities;
• Participates in briefing and planning conferences with investigation
  staff;
• Implements and maintains established procedures to ensure
  professional competency and completeness throughout the investigation
  process;
• Develops or contributes to the development of processes to meet the
  investigation needs;
• Prepares complete and concise investigation reports and conducts
  post investigation tasks
• Works collaboratively and in coordination with colleagues to achieve
  organizational goals in accordance with standard operating procedures and
  in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
• Performs other duties as required

• 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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