The Position:
The Investigation Analyst will assist in conducting preliminary assessments and investigations into allegations of wrongdoing committed by UNFPA personnel, implementing partners and other third parties, including allegations of financial wrongdoing, harassment, abuse of authority, sexual exploitation and abuse, and other misconduct. The work will be performed with due respect for professional standards and UNFPA policies and procedures and will include, inter alia, the conduct of interviews and analysis of documentary and electronic evidence to determine the relevance and credibility of the allegations, document the outcome and make recommendations for the next steps for review and decision by OAIS management.
You will report directly to the Chief, Investigation Branch, OAIS.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
The Office of Audit and Investigation Services reports to the Executive Director of UNFPA and is responsible for providing internal audit and investigation services to the Organization.
OAIS has the sole mandate for conducting independent investigations into allegations of wrongdoing by UNFPA personnel, and by implementing partners and other third parties when committed to the determinant of UNFPA.
Education:
- Advanced university degree in law or closely related fields;
- A first level university degree with a combination of significant relevant education, professional certification, training and experience in the field of investigations may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
Knowledge and Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in criminal and/or administrative investigations, with a proven track record in planning and performing investigations (being part thereof). Ability to quickly and accurately analyze, assess and summarize investigation findings, observations and recommendations.
- Experience in conducting investigations involving wrongdoing, including staff misconduct and third-party fraud and corruption highly desirable.
- Good knowledge of UN policies, procedures and jurisprudence relevant to administrative investigations highly desirable.
- Experience in an International Organization (UN system or multilateral context) highly desirable.
- Experience in conducting investigations in developing countries highly desirable.
- Experience with software applications used in investigations, an advantage.
Languages:
- Fluency in English, both written and oral.
- Good knowledge of other UN official languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian) highly desirable.
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