Roster Announcement - Chief of Section, Investigations

The United Nations Secretariat maintains rosters of qualified and available candidates to fill anticipated job openings in peacekeeping operations, special political missions, and other field operations. The purpose of this job opening is to generate a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in the Chief of Section, Investigations, P5 roster.

The entire assessment process takes an average of four months; all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful) within 14 days of the conclusion of the process. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently will be invited to apply for field mission vacancies open only to roster members. Roster membership does not guarantee selection.

These positions are typically located in the Investigations Division () of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS). The Chief of Section usually reports to the Deputy Director, Investigations Division in one of its established and field offices. OIOS is the internal oversight body of the United Nations and assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the Organization through the provision of audit, investigation, and inspection and evaluation services.

/OIOS investigates reports of possible violations of rules, regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources and abuse of authority.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Within delegated authority, the Chief of Section, Investigations will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, conducts, manages, and supervises the investigation of serious and complex cases of misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, waste of resources, abuse of authority, fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), and other alleged violations of the Organization's Rules, Regulations and pertinent administrative instructions or cases involving serious breaches of international humanitarian law;
• Leads and supervises investigative teams, coordinates investigative activities, and plans, implements, monitors and evaluates assigned investigations;
• Defines the parameters and timetable of investigations; decides on the investigative tools and resources to be employed; ensures that investigations are conducted in a timely manner and effectively coordinated within section and, as appropriate, with other United Nations organizations;
• Provides policy advice on investigation strategy and develops or contributes to the development and refinement of investigation policies, procedures, and guidance materials;
• Oversees case intake, processing, and evaluation of active and open investigations for priority setting and assists implementation by the Deputy Director and the Director;
• Conducts interviews and obtain statements; analyzes information;
• Leads effort to gather, interpret, and analyze electronic evidence; determines whether matters involve potential fraud, corruption or other illegal conduct warranting referral to national authorities;
• Reviews and finalizes complete and concise investigation reports and other written contribution, together with findings and recommendations and related disciplinary and/or jurisdictional actions, as well as evidence and materials to support such actions; reviews reports and written submissions of his/her subordinates; carries out responsibilities for ensuring the legal sufficiency, clarity, and completeness of investigation, including matters concerning peer reviews;
• Prepares cases for submission to the United Nations internal justice system and/or referral to relevant national jurisdictions; liaises and coordinates with United Nation’s legal offices; responds to requests for information, assistance and advice from senior officials, departments, and external partners; provides advice and expertise on investigatory matters;
• Oversees case intake, processing and evaluation of all new matters, jurisdictional assessment and prioritization; coordinates the Division’s information load to ensure conformity to relevant United Nations legal requirements as applicable; carries out responsibilities for the…