Title of position: Senior Investigation Specialist (INV specialist)
Number of positions: Two (2)
Deadline for applications: the deadline has been extended from 28th January to 16th February 2015.
Number of positions: Two (2)
Deadline for applications: the deadline has been extended from 28th January to 16th February 2015.
Background Information:
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has more than 947 implementing partners across the globe. Out of this number, 733 are from an NGO background (78% are NGOs).
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has more than 947 implementing partners across the globe. Out of this number, 733 are from an NGO background (78% are NGOs).
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private international humanitarian organization, working through its own offices in 36 countries around the world to assist displaced persons find protection and durable solutions. The DRC is among UNHCR’s implementing partners carrying out activities such as Camp Management, Protection, Water and Sanitation, Community Services, Livelihood, in several countries worldwide.
In order to achieve strengthened accountability and quality of performance on the part of UNHCR’s NGO partners, a roster of investigation specialists is being established. The roster will comprise persons with substantial and specialized investigative background and experience, available on short notice to carry out investigations into allegations of staff misconduct. It will be available to both UNHCR and UNHCR’s NGO partners in order to secure that allegations of misconduct are expeditiously pursued, and the necessary investigations are carried out.
UNHCR has awarded the implementation of the roster to the DRC, which will establish and administer the UNHCR-DRC Investigation Specialist Roster. Close cooperation, coordination and consultation will be maintained with the UNHCR Investigation Service, the Inspector General’s Office (IGO) in Geneva.
Overall Responsibilities: INV Specialist
The Senior Investigation Specialists will be responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct, such as mismanagement, fraud, corruption, retaliation on whistle blowers, workplace harassment, abuse of authority, sexual harassment and abuse, violations or willful disregard of regulations, rules, and administrative instructions, which involve personnel, contractors and other applicable persons to the UNHCR.
The Senior Investigation Specialists will be responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct, such as mismanagement, fraud, corruption, retaliation on whistle blowers, workplace harassment, abuse of authority, sexual harassment and abuse, violations or willful disregard of regulations, rules, and administrative instructions, which involve personnel, contractors and other applicable persons to the UNHCR.
Functional Responsibilities:
For cases assigned to him or her, the INV specialist will:
For cases assigned to him or her, the INV specialist will:
• Plan, conduct, and manage initial reviews, preliminary assessments and/or investigations of alleged misconduct, or violation of the Organization's policies and procedures.
• Prepare proposed work plans for review and approval.
• Gather, seize and analyze all relevant evidence (documentary, physical, electronic, etc.), documenting the process in accordance with the organizations chain of custody and other requirements. Organize complex and voluminous records and documents.
• Conduct interviews of complainants, witnesses and subjects, draft records of conversation, which shall be reviewed and signed by the interviewee. Subject and other critical interviews shall be electronically recorded.
• At the completion of the assignment, prepare a detailed report in accordance with the organization’s Investigation Guidelines. The report comprises the complete administrative record and includes references in footnotes to all supporting information and evidence (documentary and testimonial). The report sets forth the findings, supporting evidence, analysis and evaluation of the evidence, as well as recommendations for next steps.
• Where needed, provide post-report support and conduct legal and public sources research.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Prepare proposed work plans for review and approval.
• Gather, seize and analyze all relevant evidence (documentary, physical, electronic, etc.), documenting the process in accordance with the organizations chain of custody and other requirements. Organize complex and voluminous records and documents.
• Conduct interviews of complainants, witnesses and subjects, draft records of conversation, which shall be reviewed and signed by the interviewee. Subject and other critical interviews shall be electronically recorded.
• At the completion of the assignment, prepare a detailed report in accordance with the organization’s Investigation Guidelines. The report comprises the complete administrative record and includes references in footnotes to all supporting information and evidence (documentary and testimonial). The report sets forth the findings, supporting evidence, analysis and evaluation of the evidence, as well as recommendations for next steps.
• Where needed, provide post-report support and conduct legal and public sources research.
• Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Relevant candidates must have:
• A first-level degree in a relevant area or a relevant professional qualification plus practical experience is required.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in professional investigatory work, law enforcement, criminal investigations or related fields.
• Expert knowledge, understanding and experience in the field of corruption, fraud, and investigations.
• Proven ability to gather and analyze evidence, including electronic evidence, and interview subjects and witnesses.
• Ability to organize voluminous amounts of documents, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.
• Proven ability to quickly and accurately analyze, assess and summarize investigation findings, observations and recommendations.
• Excellent writing and communications skills in Arabic; proven ability to communicate complex concepts in writing, including investigation reports in Arabic. The ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Experience at the international level is desirable.
• Knowledge of UN policies, procedures and operations is an asset.
Relevant candidates must have:
• A first-level degree in a relevant area or a relevant professional qualification plus practical experience is required.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in professional investigatory work, law enforcement, criminal investigations or related fields.
• Expert knowledge, understanding and experience in the field of corruption, fraud, and investigations.
• Proven ability to gather and analyze evidence, including electronic evidence, and interview subjects and witnesses.
• Ability to organize voluminous amounts of documents, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities.
• Proven ability to quickly and accurately analyze, assess and summarize investigation findings, observations and recommendations.
• Excellent writing and communications skills in Arabic; proven ability to communicate complex concepts in writing, including investigation reports in Arabic. The ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Experience at the international level is desirable.
• Knowledge of UN policies, procedures and operations is an asset.
Terms and conditions
Availability: From March 2015.
Availability: From March 2015.
Terms and conditions for contracting with a INV specialist from the UNHCR-DRC Investigation Roster will be arranged according to the rules and procedures of the contracting organization, who is requesting the specialist.
International travel to offices, including field missions, may be required depending on the case. Such travels could include missions to hardship duty station.
Further information
For additional information on the roster, contact Lotta Ljunggren, Roster Coordinator at lotta.ljunggren@drc.dk.
For additional information on the roster, contact Lotta Ljunggren, Roster Coordinator at lotta.ljunggren@drc.dk.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application process
Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements should submit their Updated CV no longer than 4 pages, including contact details of 3 professional referees, and a Cover Letter.
Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements should submit their Updated CV no longer than 4 pages, including contact details of 3 professional referees, and a Cover Letter.
All applications and CVs must be submitted in the English language.
The deadline for applications has been extended from 28th January to 16th February 2015.
Apply on our online recruitment tool.
All applications will be reviewed through a fair process of selection. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
