Investigator (Temporary) - OIOS Nairobi

About the role

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), the internal oversight body of the United Nations, runs an investigation unit in Nairobi. The Investigator reports to the Chief of Section, Investigations and must travel to remote locations, sometimes for long periods, to manage and conduct investigations. The position is temporary, funded by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations, and open until 30 June 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize, conduct and manage investigations of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other gender-based issues, or violations of UN regulations and rules.
• Gather evidence with a team, prepare evidence for disciplinary bodies, obtain and review documents, interview and take statements, analyse facts, determine findings and recommend disciplinary and jurisdictional actions, and analyse electronic evidence.
• Determine whether matters involve potential fraud, corruption or other criminal conduct warranting referral to national authorities.
• Prepare complete investigation reports and carry out post-investigation tasks.
• Support intake services, including the ID/OIOS hotline, preliminary assessments, jurisdictional analysis and recommendations on disposition of misconduct allegations involving UN Peacekeepers.
• Analyse 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 work experience may be accepted instead.
• Minimum five years of full-time, progressively responsible investigatory experience, including interviewing subjects and witnesses, gathering and analysing evidence, and international investigation experience.
• Experience in an international or multilateral public institution is desirable; two years in data analytics is desirable.
• English at UN Level III reading, writing and listening, and speaking at Level II; French is desirable.

Required skills

• Knowledge of administrative and criminal investigation theories and research methods, including electronic sources.
• Ability to gather evidence, interview witnesses and analyse and present evidence.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.