Careers at Office of Internal Oversight Services

Responsibilities

• Within delegated authority, and under the direction of the Chief of the Section, the Digital Forensic Investigator will be responsible for the following duties:
• Plan, organize and conduct complex digital forensic investigations in cases of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, or violations of the Organization's regulations, rules and administrative instructions, in close cooperation with other investigative units, in accordance with ID/OIOS standard operating procedures and in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
• Identify, collect, recover, analyze and preserve electronic evidence in a forensically sound manner;
• Define the parameters and timetable of digital forensic investigations.
• Carry out forensic examinations of digital evidentiary material (mobile phones, laptops, desktops, external hard disks, electronic documents and files, networks and other forms of data storage devices).
• Guide investigators in the collection, extraction, preservation, storage and handling of digital evidentiary material. • Perform digital forensic analysis using validated techniques and methods.
• Lead the preparation of detailed forensic analysis reports: thoroughly document all methods, tools and activities; ensure that results are accurate, reliable, repeatable, and verifiable; present findings in an objective, clear and concise manner.
• Develop standard operating procedures and guidelines for recovery and handling of electronic evidence, digital forensic analysis and forensic reports.
• Conduct peer reviews of forensic analysis reports.
• Ensure correct interpretation and proper referencing of forensic analysis results by other investigative units. • Oversee or conduct regular training in Digital Forensic awareness.
• Provide expert consultations and testimony for tribunals.
• Conduct testing and maintain forensic equipment and tools;
• Maintain proficiency with industry standard tools and practices.
• Supervise Investigations Assistants and Investigators involved in Digital forensic tasks.
• As needed, provide guidance and supervision to new and junior staff members.
• Collect and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in digital forensics, computer science, information technology, information security, computer engineering or a related field.
• A first-level university degree in digital forensics, computer science, information technology, information security, computer engineering or a related field in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science is an advantage.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory experience, in conducting digital forensic investigations is required.
• Experience in forensic analysis of mobile devices is required.
• Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is required.
• Experience with professional investigatory work in law enforcement, government, national or international investigation agency is desirable.
• Experience working with an international organization is desirable.

Deadline : Dec 12, 2026

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Responsibilities

• Under delegated authorities, the Investigator will be responsible for the following duties:
• Plans, organizes, conducts, and manages investigations of alleged sexual harassment, misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), and violations of United Nations Regulations and Rules. 
• Leads and supervises teams of investigators and coordinates the investigative activities of team members; defines the parameters and timetable of investigations.
• Decides on the investigative tools to be employed; gathers evidence; prepares testimony for tribunals; obtains and reviews pertinent documentation.
• Conducts interviews and takes statements; analyzes facts, determines findings, and formulates recommended corrective measures and related disciplinary and jurisdictional actions; drafts investigation reports and communications
• Collaborates with other investigators and staff members to achieve Organizational goals, in accordance with ID/OIOS standard operating procedures and in compliance with Organizational Regulations and Rules.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

• Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in law or a field relevant to investigations is required.
• A first-level university degree in law or a field relevant to investigations in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science is an advantage.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in investigation related work, including sexual harassment investigations, together with supervisory functions, is required.
• Experience in interviewing subjects and witnesses in the furtherance of investigations is required.
• Experience of working on international investigation activities is required.
• Experience of working in an international or multilateral public institution is required.
• Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Deadline : Dec 12, 2026

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The Investigator will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plans, organizes, conducts and manages investigations of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other gender-based issues, or alleged violations of United Nations Regulations, Rules and pertinent administrative issuances;
• Participates within a team of investigators to gather evidence; prepares evidence for disciplinary bodies; obtains and reviews relevant documentation; conducts interviews and takes statements; analyses facts, determines findings and formulates recommended disciplinary and jurisdictional actions; gathers and analyses electronic evidence;
• Determines whether matters involve potential fraud, corruption, or other illegal or criminal conduct warranting referral to national authorities;
• Prepares complete and concise investigation reports and conducts post-investigation tasks;
• Collaborates with other investigators and staff members to achieve Organizational goals, in accordance with ID/OIOS standard operating procedures and in compliance with Organizational Regulations and Rules;
• Support Intake services, which includes responsibility for the ID/OIOS hotline and initiation of new matters, analyzing jurisdictional authority, undertaking preliminary assessments, recommending disposition of matters, and corresponding and engaging with other offices relating to misconduct allegations implicating United Nations Peacekeepers;
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables, and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, and reporting; and
• Performs other duties as required.

Education

• Advanced University degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in Law or a field relevant to Investigations is required.
• A first-level university degree in Law or a field relevant to Investigations in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science is an advantage.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of full-time progressively responsible experience in investigatory work is required.
• Experience in interviewing subjects and witnesses in the furtherance of investigations is required.
• Experience with international investigation activities is required.
• Experience in gathering evidence and its analysis and presentation is required.
• Experience working in an international or multilateral public institution is desirable.
• Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Deadline : Nov 11, 2026