Investigator (Sexual Harassment)

About the role

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), the internal oversight body of the United Nations, is recruiting an Investigator for sexual harassment cases within its Investigations Division in Nairobi. The post reports to the Chief of Section and involves travelling to remote locations, sometimes for long periods, to manage and conduct investigations. It is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations and is appointed for an initial period of one year.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize, conduct and manage investigations of alleged sexual harassment, misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, sexual exploitation and abuse, and violations of UN Regulations and Rules.
• Lead and supervise teams of investigators, define the scope and timetable of investigations and coordinate team members.
• Choose investigative tools, gather evidence, obtain and review documents, prepare testimony for tribunals and draft investigation reports and recommendations.
• Conduct interviews and take statements, determine findings and propose corrective and disciplinary actions.
• Analyze data to identify trends and patterns, presenting insights through graphs, charts and tables.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in law or a field relevant to investigations; a first-level degree plus two years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible investigation experience, including sexual harassment investigations and supervisory functions.
• Experience interviewing subjects and witnesses, international investigations and work in an international or multilateral public institution.
• Two years or more of data analytics experience is desirable.
• English at UN Level III reading, writing and listening, and speaking at Level II; French at Level III is desirable.