Investigations Specialist

Job title: Investigations Specialist

Company: United Nations Development Programme


Job description: As Investigations Specialist/Team Leader RBAP, coordinates and conducts the work of the RBAP Team, including the work outlined below, to ensure that all appropriate lines of inquiry and associated work streams are identified, and OAI resources are used effectively and efficiently.

• In coordination with the Investigations Manager, manages the caseload assigned to the RBAP Team.
• Oversees, supervises, plans and conducts – for higher priority and complex allegations – investigations into allegations in accordance with UNDP policies and procedures and the OAI investigation guidelines.
• Ensures that all appropriate lines of inquiry are identified, and investigation resources are used effectively and efficiently to factually determine the issues relevant to an investigation.
• Identifies, collects and analyses information, using software, internal data and open-source information relevant to investigations, demonstrating an understanding of information security and confidentiality issues.
• Collects, records, and handles evidence appropriately, ensuring chain of custody and demonstrating knowledge of handling considerations for different types of evidence.
• Uses specialist investigation services as and when appropriate (for example, document examination and computer forensics).
• Interviews victims, complainants, and witnesses, showing appropriate communications skills, accurate recording, and verification of testimony through the use of interpreters as required.
• Interviews subjects/suspects in accordance with generally accepted best practice procedures (in order to obtain reliable information, while affording due process).
• Undertakes frequent, and at times extended, missions to UNDP offices worldwide, including areas with hazardous working conditions.
• Keeps the Investigation Section’s database and case files up to date on cases under investigation.
• Proposes action to close matters where appropriate.
• Reviews and edits investigation reports prepared by team investigators and other relevant documents to ensure they are of a high standard, providing an objective and factual summary of the investigation, with soundly based conclusions and recommendations.

Lead and manage the RBAP Team and supervises the work of Investigations Specialists at the P3 level and consultants assigned to the RBAP Team.

• Assigns, oversees, and closely supervises investigations conducted by investigative team; conducts regular case reviews with team investigators to ensure timeliness and appropriate case management; and quality-assures investigators’ output to ensure editorial, analytical and evidentiary standards.
• Plans the work of the RBAP Team and distributes workload among the RBAP Team appropriately.
• Provides senior expertise and advice to the RBAP Team so that the work of the RBAP Team is performed in the most professional, efficient, and timely manner.
• Appraises the work performance of the RBAP personnel.
• Recruit personnel for the RBAP Team as necessary.

Ensure efficient client services.

• Liaises with the Office of Legal Services (OLS), the Ethics Office, Regional Offices and counterparts, and other relevant offices in UNDP.
• Liaises with the investigation sections of other international organizations and with national anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies as appropriate.

Facilitate knowledge management and other tasks.

• Contributes to the ongoing development of professional practices within OAI.
• Assesses the potential for misconduct in UNDP offices and operations.
• Contributes to risk assessment planning.
• Participates in the implementation of his/her personal learning and training development plan.
• Keeps him/herself abreast of the jurisprudence of the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT) and United Nations Appeals Tribunal (UNAT).
• Performs other assignments or tasks as determined by the Investigations Manager and/or Deputy Director (Investigations).

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.CompetenciesCore competencies:Achieve Results:

• Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.

Think Innovatively:

• Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.

Learn Continuously:

• Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences.

Adapt with Agility:

• Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.

Act with Determination:

• Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.

Engage and Partner:

• Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.

Enable Diversity and Inclusion.

• Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.

People Management:UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated .Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:Audit & Investigation – Investigation: Investigation management and investigative techniques

• The ability to manage an investigation, choose avenues of inquiry and apply different techniques during an investigation, including investigative interviewing; seizure of documentary and electronic evidence; identification, collection, review and analysis of all types of evidence, including project, procurement and commercial business documentation and electronic communications; forensic analysis; verification site visits; open-source research.

Audit & Investigation – Investigation: Collection and analysis of evidence

• Ability to extract and analyse all relevant types ofevidence and be able to draw reasonable inferences and conclusions.

Audit & Investigation – Investigation: Investigative Interviewing

• Ability to conduct investigative interviews with all types of investigation participants, including witnesses and subjects, using an approach tailored to the interviewee and the investigation.

Audit & Investigation – Investigation: Technology tools and applications for investigations

• Ability to understand key application and system software, IT infrastructure, IT Control frameworks and the use of forensic investigation software.

Business Management – Communication

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.

Business Direction & Strategy- Business Acumen

• Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome.
• Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization.

Business Direction & Strategy – Effective Decision Making

• Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications.

Required Skills and ExperienceEducation

• Advanced university degree (Masters) in Criminal Justice or Investigations-related specialization; Law; Management; Finance; or related field is required; OR
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above, with an additional 2 years’ experience, which will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Formal professional training in a comprehensive range of investigation-related areas, e.g., from a national law enforcement or investigations academy, is an advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of 7 years (with master’s degree) or 9 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible professional experience in complex criminal and/or administrative investigations as an investigator or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in investigating and overseeing investigations of administrative misconduct and/or criminal offenses, including fraud and other financial crimes, sexual misconduct, and workplace standards of conduct violations is required.
• Specialized training in basic investigative techniques including interviewing, evidence handling, and evidence analysis and report writing, is required.
• Specialized training in advanced investigative skills, such as interviewing vulnerable victims, digital forensics, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with open-source, investigative analytic software, and AI tools in furtherance of investigations is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing complex teams is an advantage. Experience in conducting risk assessments is an advantage.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with multiple parties is preferred.
• At least one year of experience working within an international investigation role is desirable.

Language

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of other United Nations official languages is desirable.

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.DisclaimerUnder US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Expected salary:

Location: Kuala Lumpur

Job date: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:50:53 GMT

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