Senior Investigation Specialist at UN High Commissioner for Refugees

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Senior Investigation Specialist is a newly created out-posted position located in the IGO's Oversight Unit in Nairobi, Kenya. This Unit will initially be composed of 4 professional positions and 1 General Service position. The incumbent will report to the Head of the IGO Unit in Nairobi.
The ultimate aim of the IGO is to support the effective, efficient and accountable management of UNHCR operations and to play a positive role in upholding an environment of integrity in UNHCR by contributing to the maintenance of the highest standards of personal and professional conduct by UNHCR personnel, and all entities with contractual links to UNHCR.

The Investigation Service, working under the authority of the Inspector General, has responsibility for carrying out investigations into possible misconduct within UNHCR in a timely and appropriate manner and that findings are transmitted to the Inspector General.
The Senior Investigation Specialist reports to the Head of the IGO Unit and works independently or as part of a team on investigation cases assigned to him or her by the Head of Unit. The Senior Investigation Specialist has extensive contacts with all levels of staff within UNHCR, as well as with staff from other organisations, governments, NGOs and with UNHCR beneficiaries.
An important aspect of the position is to expand the IGO's investigation capacity, efficiency and strategic reach. The post will serve to enhance the IGO's focus and response to investigations, notably in the African region.

In addition to conducting investigations, the Senior Investigation Specialist will support the IGO's strategic objectives to strengthen the investigation capacity of partner agencies in the region, as well as coordinate and deliver advanced training on investigations as may be required.
The Senior Investigation Specialist investigates cases of alleged misconduct by establishing facts based on evidence gathered from available sources. The incumbent of the post must be able to operate independently and to the highest standards of impartiality and integrity as investigation cases may lead to the imposition of disciplinary measures by DHRM on individual staff members.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master¿s) in Law, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Public Administration or related subject bearing on the conduct of investigations in administrative and/or criminal law contexts plus minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of investigations, including proven experience in the field of forensic audit and/or fraud examination. Of these 8 years, at least 7 years in an international environment within the UN Common System or other international organizations. Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) plus 9 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 7 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
• Formal professional qualifications and/or certifications involving study, training and examinations in investigatory work.
• Experience in digital forensic investigations and evidence handling (professional certifications/training in the field of digital forensics such as EnCase, GCFE and similar are desirable).
• Working knowledge of the latest digital forensic tools, methodologies, protocols and techniques (field acquisition and data analysis) applied to data storage devices and digital devices such as mobile phones, tablets, external media and other electronic devices, emails, social media and messaging systems.
• Working knowledge of UN administrative disciplinary rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the preparation of clear and concise reports.
• Honesty and integrity in the highest degree.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity and judgment.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Familiarity with UN justice system and knowledge of the law of the international civil service as related to investigations, and staff misconduct.
• Certification as a Fraud Examiner.
• Field experience in developing countries with direct responsibility for performing investigations of fraud, misconduct, harassment, sexual harassment or sexual abuse is desirable.
• Experience in the design, organisation and delivering of internal and external training related to anti-fraud and corruption training and investigations.
• Working knowledge of French is desirable. Ability to work in other UN official languages is an additional asset.