Investigators (Roster)

This position will be for the duration of  Pharma MX project

Internal Audit and Investigations Group (IAIG)

The purpose of the Internal Audit and Investigations Group is to provide independent and impartial assurance and advice to improve UNOPS operations.  The group reports on the use of resources administered by UNOPS and the effectiveness of internal control systems; and enhances the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.   Furthermore, the Internal Audit and Investigations Group leads the Executive Director’s investigations into alleged fraud, corruption, waste of resources, abuse of authority or other misconduct and violations of UNOPS regulations, rules and administrative instructions. Visit the IAIG website for more information (https://www.unops.org/about/governance/accountability/iaig). The Internal Audit and Investigations Group is an innovative and vital part of UNOPS and this is an exciting time to join our growing team! 

Specific Project Information (PharmaMX)

In line with the framework agreement signed with the Government of Mexico, UNOPS supports the different collaboration initiatives by the government that are aimed at the fight against corruption and transparency in the public management; as well as in the exercises aimed at strengthening government actions in the areas of acquisitions, infrastructure and management of high impact projects in Mexico.

UNOPS work in Mexico is aligned to the needs of partners which require strategic and operational perspectives, and effective and efficient management of resources to ensure transparency while promoting the continuous development and strengthening of internal processes in order to achieve high-quality results. 

The objective of the project is to support the Government of Mexico in its effort to guarantee the right to health to the largest number of inhabitants through the planning and management of the consolidated purchase of medicines (period 2021-2024), as well as assistance in the profiling of the system and model of consolidated purchase of medicines for the health sector of the Government of Mexico. 

IAIG is seeking to establish a roster of investigative consultants, primarily, but not limited to, assist with investigative work stemming from PharmaMX.  

Once a roster is established, IAIG will use consultants on an ad hoc, part-time basis depending on workload. However, it also may select a consultant from the roster for a full-time position depending on budget and need.  

Duty Location: Currently, the position will be home-based.  However, if IAIG selects a consultant on a full-time basis, the duty station may be located in Mexico City, Mexico.

*** The purpose of this job opening is to generate a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in the Spanish Speaking Investigator IICA-2 roster. IAIG reserves the right to hire a qualified candidate from this roster on part-time- or full time basis.

For cases assigned to him or her, th -Senior Investigator will:

• Plan, conduct, and manage reviews, preliminary assessments and/or investigations of alleged misconduct, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources or violation of the Organization's policies and procedures.

• Help oversee any consults or consulting firms engaged by IAIG

• Lead the preparation of proposed work plans for review and approval by IAIG;

• Gather, seize and analyze all relevant evidence (documentary, physical, electronic, etc.), documenting the process in accordance with IAIG’s chain of custody and other requirements. Organize complex and voluminous records and documents.

• Lead interviews of witnesses and subjects, draft records of conversation, which shall be reviewed and signed by the interviewee. Subject and other relevant interviews shall be electronically recorded.

• At the completion of the assignment, prepare a detailed report in accordance with IAIG’s Investigation Guidelines, setting 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.

• International travel to UNOPS' offices, including field missions, may be required depending on the case. Such travel could include missions to hardship duty stations. Authorized travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with UNOPS official travel policy .

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, accounting, or related area, is required.  
• A first level university degree (Bachelors degree or equivalent)  and two additional years of experience may also be may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A diploma in criminal investigation from a national law enforcement agency or police academy will be considered if they have a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.