Job Description

Ensure effective management of investigations

• As a member of the investigations team, the Investigations Specialist plans and conducts investigations to ensure that all appropriate lines of inquiry are identified, and investigation resources are used effectively and efficiently to factually determine the issues relevant to an investigation.
• Identifies, collects, and analyses information, using software, internal data, and open-source information relevant to investigations, demonstrating an understanding of information security and confidentiality issues relevant to investigation.
• Collects, records, and handles evidence appropriately, ensuring chain of custody and demonstrating knowledge of handling considerations for different types of evidence.
• Uses specialist investigation services as and when appropriate (for example, document examination and computer forensics).
• Interviews witnesses showing appropriate communication skills, accurate recording, and verification of testimony through the use of interpreters as required.
• Interviews subjects/suspects in accordance with generally accepted best practice procedures (in order to obtain reliable information, while affording due process).
• Undertakes frequent, and at times extended, missions to UNDP offices worldwide, including areas with hazardous working conditions.
• Keeps the Investigations Section\'s database and case files up to date on cases under investigation.
• Proposes action to close matters where appropriate.
• Drafts investigation reports of a high standard, providing an objective and factual summary of the investigation, with soundly based conclusions and recommendations supported by all evidence obtained in the course of the investigation.

Ensure efficient Client Services

• Liaises with the Office of Legal Services (OLS), the Ethics Office, the UNDP Sexual Misconduct Taskforce, and other relevant offices in UNDP.
• Liaises with the investigation sections of other international organizations and with national anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies as appropriate.

Facilitate knowledge Management and other tasks

• Contributes to the ongoing development of professional practices within OAI.
• Participates in the implementation of his/her personal learning and training development plan.
• Performs other assignments or tasks as determined by the Investigations Manager.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.CompetenciesCore: Full list of UNDP Core Competencies can be foundAchieve Results: - LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.
Think Innovatively: - LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.
Learn Continuously - LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences.
Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.
Act with Determination - LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.
Engage and Partner - LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.
Enable Diversity and Inclusion - LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.Cross-Functional & Technical competenciesAudit & Investigation - Audit

• Investigation management and investigative techniques : The ability to manage an investigation, choose avenues of inquiry and apply different techniques during an investigation, including investigative interviewing; seizure of documentary and electronic evidence; identification, collection, review and analysis of all types of evidence, including project, procurement and commercial business documentation and electronic communications; forensic analysis; verification site visits; open-source research
• Collection and analysis of evidence: Ability to extract and analyze all relevant types of evidence and be able to draw reasonable inferences and conclusions.
• Investigative Interviewing: Ability to conduct investigative interviews with all types of investigation participants, including witnesses and subjects, using an approach tailored to the interviewee and the investigation.
• Technology tools and applications for investigations: Ability to understand key application and system software, IT infrastructure, IT Control frameworks and the use of forensic investigation software.

Business Management

• Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome. Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the Organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks.

Business Direction & Strategy

• Effective Decision Making: Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one\'s authority, area of expertise and resources.

Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:

• Advanced university degree (Master\'s degree or equivalent) in investigations, intelligence research and data analysis, risk management, finance, law or related field is required. Or
• A first-level university degree (bachelor\'s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years (with master\'s degree) or 7 years (with bachelor\'s degree) of relevant experience in conducting criminal and/or administrative investigations as an investigator
• A combination of formal professional training from a national law enforcement or investigations academy or equivalent, and at least 2 years\' additional experience in conducting criminal and/or administrative investigations as an investigator is required.
• Formal professional training in a comprehensive range of investigation-related areas is an advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in complex criminal and/or administrative investigations or equivalent experiences desired.
• At least one year of experience working in an international investigation role is desirable.

Language:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of other United Nations official languages is desirable.

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.DisclaimerUnder US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

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