Investigator (OIOS)

About the role

OIOS is the internal oversight body of the United Nations, assisting the Secretary-General with audit, investigation and inspection and evaluation services. The Investigations Division investigates reports of possible violations of rules, regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources and abuse of authority. This Investigator position is based in Entebbe and reports to the Chief of Section; the post involves travelling to remote locations, sometimes for extended periods.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize, conduct and manage investigations of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and violations of UN Regulations and Rules.
• Lead and supervise teams of investigators, define the scope and timetable of investigations, and choose the investigative tools used.
• Gather evidence, obtain and review documents, prepare testimony for tribunals, conduct interviews and take statements.
• Analyze facts, determine findings, recommend corrective measures and draft investigation reports and communications.
• Collaborate with colleagues in line with division procedures and organizational rules.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends, using data visualization to support planning, decision-making and reporting.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in law or a field relevant to investigations; a first-level degree plus two years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible investigation experience, including supervisory functions.
• Experience interviewing subjects and witnesses, working on international investigations and in an international or multilateral public institution.
• Two years or more of data analytics or related experience is desirable.
• English at UN Level III reading, writing and listening, and speaking at Level II; French at Level III is desirable.

Required skills

• Knowledge of criminal and administrative investigation theories and research methods, including electronic sources.
• Ability to gather evidence, interview witnesses and analyze and interpret data.
• Professionalism, communication, teamwork, leadership and managing performance competencies.

The post is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations, is for an initial one-year period, and is open to applicants who are not nationals of Uganda. Selection may include an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview.