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• 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;
• Makes certain that 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;
  responds to requests for information, assistance and advice from offices
  and departments outside the Division; supervises 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; has responsibility for the management
  and handling of evidentiary material including locating and liaising with
  relevant forensic institutions; liaise and coordinate between the Division
  and the relevant UN legal offices – Administrative Law Unit and the Office
  of Legal Affairs; carries out 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 administrative tasks as
  appropriate in the duty station;
• Performs any other tasks as may be
  assigned by the Deputy Director.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  vacancy 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.
• At least ten years’ progressively
  responsible experience in investigatory work including criminal and
  administrative investigations is required.
• Extensive 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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