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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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