Job Title: Chief
Resident Investigator
Resident Investigator
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-ING-OIOS-38532-R-ENTEBBE (X)
14-ING-OIOS-38532-R-ENTEBBE (X)
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:
Within delegated authority,
the incumbent will serve as a Chief of the Investigation Unit in Entebbe. The incumbent is responsible for all
day-to-day operations of the OIOS/ID Office in that particular duty
station.
Within delegated authority,
the incumbent will serve as a Chief of the Investigation Unit in Entebbe. The incumbent is 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; - Responsible
for 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; - Quickly
responds to requests for information, assistance and advice from offices
and departments outside the Division; - Manages
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; - The
jobholder also has responsibility for the management and handling of
evidentiary material including locating and liaising with relevant
forensic institutions; - Works
closely and coordinate between the Division and the relevant UN legal
offices – Administrative Law Unit and the Office of Legal Affairs; - Performs
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
the administrative tasks as appropriate in the duty station; - Carries
out other tasks as may be assigned by the Deputy Director.
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, 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. - Ten
or more 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 required. - 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 functions advertised, fluency in
English is required. Knowledge of French is highly desirable. Knowledge of
another official United Nations language is an advantage.
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.
Personal 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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: 14th December, 2014
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