Investigations Specialist; HomeBased

Tiered Approach

In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:

• Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
• Tier 1:
  Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
• Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
• Tier 3 or no tier indicated
  :
  All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.

The Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) reports to the Administrator and is responsible for internal auditand investigations services to UNDP and its affiliated entities. OAI provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls. OAI also responds to allegations of misconduct by conducting and reporting on investigations. The Investigations Section of OAI is responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct,such as mismanagement, fraud, corruption, retaliation on whistle-blowers, workplace harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, violation or willful disregard of UNDP regulations, rules, and administrative instructions, that involve UNDP staff, contractors, and other applicable persons.

OAI aims toengage suitably skilled and experienced international personnel through the International Personnel Services Agreement (IPSA) to support OAI ' s Investigations Section, Unit1, Regional Investigations HQ and RBLAC, with investigations, covering all aspects of work within OAI’s mandate and related assignments.

The primary role ofthe Investigations Specialist is toassist with conducting assessments and investigations at Unit 1 Regional Investigations HQ and RBLAC, OAI.

1.Ensure the effective assessment and conduct of complex investigations.

• Review complaints of misconduct allegations received bythe organization against personnel and others (including fraud, corruption, sexual misconduct, harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and other misconduct allegations);
• Undertake analytical or research activity as required to support the assessment and investigation of cases.
• Propose action to close cases or to assign cases for investigation where appropriate.
• Guide and support in interviewing witnesses, showing appropriate communication skills,accurate recording, and verification of testimony through the use of interpreters as required
• Collect, record, and handle evidence appropriately, ensuring chain of custody and demonstrating knowledge of handling considerations for different types of evidence.
• Communicate with complainants, witnesses, and other stakeholders on behalf of OAI.
• Guide and support in conducting investigations to ensure that all appropriate lines of inquiry are identified, and investigation resources are used effectively and efficiently to determine the issues relevant to an investigation factually.
• Assist in the interview of interview subjects in accordance with generally accepted best practice procedures (to obtain reliable information, while affording due process)

2. Contribute to the investigation reporting process

• Drafts reports of a high standard, providing an objective and factual summary of the assessment, with soundly based conclusions and recommendations supported by all evidence obtained in the course of the assessment
• Guide and support in the identification, collection, and analysis of information, using software, internal data, and open-source information relevant to investigations, demonstrating an understanding of information security and confidentiality issues pertinent to investigations.
• Guide and support in the collection, recording, and handling of evidence appropriately, ensuring the chain of custody and demonstrating knowledge of handling considerations for different types of evidence.
• Draft reports of a high standard, including Investigation Reports, Closure Reports, Closure
• Notes, and Investigation Plans.
• Keeps the Investigation Section’s database and case files up todate on cases under…