Digital Forensic Investigator (Retainer Roster)

The Internal Audit and Investigations Group (IAIG) reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for internal audit and investigations services to UNOPS and its affiliated entities. IAIG provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls. IAIG also responds to allegations of misconduct by conducting and reporting on investigations. IAIG is responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct, such as mismanagement, fraud, corruption, retaliation on whistleblowers, workplace harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, violation or willful disregard of UNOPS regulations, rules, and administrative instructions, that involve UNOPS personnel, contractors and other applicable persons. In addition, IAIG undertakes proactive investigations in high risk areas that are susceptible to wrongdoings, fraud and corruption. IAIG conducts investigations in accordance with the Uniform Guidelines for Investigations, the UNOPS Legal Framework for Addressing Non-Compliance with UN Standards of Conduct dated May 2008, and the IAIG Investigation Guidelines.

Under the overall supervision of the Manager, the Digital Forensic Investigator is required to provide digital forensic investigative services to assist investigations in IAIG. For cases assigned to him or her, the consultant will:

• Efficiently Plan, organize and conduct complex office and field based digital forensic investigations in cases of alleged misconduct, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, or violations of the UNOPS' regulations, rules and operational instructions in accordance with IAIG standard operating procedures and in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
• Identify, collect, recover, analyze and preserve electronic evidence in a forensically sound manner.
• Manage workflow of individual investigation cases within the set timelines by defining the parameters and timetable of digital forensic investigations.
• 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.
• Analyze digital forensic information.
• 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.
• Where needed, provide post-report support.
• 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. Consultant to submit proof of travel to IAIG.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Master’s degree in law, political studies, digital forensics, computer science, information technology, information security, computer engineering or a related field.
• Additional years of relevant work experience (2 years) in combination with relevant Bachelor’s degree, may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• A relevant technical diploma and/or industry certifications in computer science or a related field and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.

Contract type: International individual Agreement (Retainer)
Contract level: IICA 2 
Contract duration: Retainer for 1 year (possibility for extension subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance)

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.