INVESTIGATIONS ASSISTANT

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Investigations Division (ID) of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in Nairobi. The Investigation Assistant will report to the Chief of Section or the Investigator in Nairobi. 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. ID/OIOS investigates reports of possible violations of rules, regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources and abuse of authority.

Responsibilities

The Investigation Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assists in the planning, organization and conduct of investigations of alleged violations of UN Rules, Regulations and pertinent administrative issuances specifically related to Intake.
• Assists in investigation fact-finding to identify information, find facts and establish evidence. Based upon the fact-finding, produces and submits investigation reports to appropriate authorities, and conducts post-investigation tasks.
• As required, coordinates, collaborates and consults with, United Nations and other relevant authorities throughout the investigation process.
• Assists with the preparation of reports and documentation, including statistical, or investigative findings, drafting annual and semi-annual reports, and in responding to requests from intergovernmental bodies within the United Nations system. Coordinates meetings to review investigations and related subjects.
• Initiates cases in the case management system, conduct research and background checks using appropriate databases.
• Drafts interview or case summaries and other documents as required.
• Conducts investigation-related activities, including: monitoring the OIOS hotline and recording incoming calls and complaints according to investigation standards; managing and maintaining the Investigations Division Case Management System; assisting with tasks pertaining to the provision of transcription services, including: monitoring incoming requests for transcription, responding to transcription-related queries and providing information to investigators, and liaising with vendors as required by established procedures.
• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
• Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to investigations; go...