Digital Forensic Investigator

About the role

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), the internal oversight body of the United Nations, is hiring a Digital Forensic Investigator in Nairobi within its Investigations Division. The post reports to the Chief of Section and involves investigating reports of possible violations of rules, regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources and abuse of authority. Travel to remote locations, sometimes for extended periods, may be required.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize and conduct complex digital forensic investigations of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, fraud, corruption and violations of regulations, in line with OIOS standard operating procedures.
• Identify, collect, recover, analyze and preserve electronic evidence in a forensically sound manner, and define the parameters and timetable of investigations.
• Carry out forensic examinations of mobile phones, laptops, desktops, external hard disks, electronic documents, networks and other data storage devices.
• Guide investigators in the collection, extraction, preservation, storage and handling of digital evidence, and perform digital forensic analysis using validated techniques.
• Lead the preparation of detailed forensic analysis reports, document methods and tools, and conduct peer reviews of reports.
• Develop standard operating procedures and guidelines for recovery and handling of electronic evidence and for forensic reports.
• Ensure correct interpretation and referencing of forensic results by other units, and oversee or deliver regular training in digital forensic awareness.
• Provide expert consultation and testimony for tribunals, test and maintain forensic equipment, and supervise Investigations Assistants and Investigators.
• Analyze data to identify trends and patterns, presenting insights through graphs, charts and tables, and perform other duties as required.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in digital forensics, computer science, information technology, information security, computer engineering or a related field; a first-level degree plus two years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory experience, in digital forensic investigations.
• Experience in forensic analysis of mobile devices and two years or more in data analytics or a related area.
• Experience in law enforcement, government or international investigation agencies, and with an international organization, is desirable.
• English is required; French is desirable. Working languages of the Secretariat are English and French.

Required skills

• Digital forensics and computer forensics, including recovery and analysis of electronic evidence.
• Data analytics and data visualization.
• Supervision of investigators and ability to write complex investigation reports.