Senior Investigator

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. 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! 

 ***The position may be based in either Copenhagen or New York depending on the operational needs

• 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.
• Lead the preparation 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. 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.
• 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 (OI.SSC.2018.01 Official Duty Travel).
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Ability to analyse
• Decision Making
• Organising and Quality Orientation
• Assertiveness
• Communications skill
• Teamwork skills
• Competencies required for the function:
• Proven ability to gather and analyze evidence, including electronic evidence, and interview suspects 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 are required; proven ability to communicate complex concepts in writing, including investigation reports in English.
• Expert knowledge, understanding and experience in the field of corruption, fraud, and investigations
• Knowledge of UN policies, procedures and operations, desirable
• Applicants must be willing to travel internationally

Education

• Master's degree in Law, Accounting or related area required. Candidates with a first level university degree and two additional years of experience may be also considered.
• Candidates with 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.     

Work Experience

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in professional investigatory work, law enforcement, criminal investigations or related fields. Experience at the international level desirable. Knowledge of UN policies, procedures and operations would be an asset, though not compulsory.

Language requirements

• Fluency in English required.  
• Knowledge of other UN particularly French or Spanish, is an advantage.

• 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.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.