Investigation Officer, P2, Office of Internal Audit and Investigations, FTA, Nairobi, Kenya

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 85,857 USD and 116,616 USD.

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope..

The Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) is an independent office reporting to UNICEF’s Executive Director and the Executive Board. The Investigations Service investigates reports of possible violations of UNICEF’s legal framework. The position is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Under the supervision of the Investigations Manager, the incumbent will report to the Chief Field Operations Section of OIAI’s Investigations Service.

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance of the Investigations Manager, the incumbent leads, assists and/or supports the supervisor in planning and conducting investigations into allegations including fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, and/or retaliatory actions in or affecting UNICEF. The Investigations Officer will also be responsible for providing support to the day to day operational and specialized activities related to the investigation function, to enhance the smooth running of the supervisor’s day-to day actions, as well as his/her section. This post is based in Nairobi with travel to UNICEF locations, often in difficult duty stations.

In this capacity, the incumbent’s key responsibilities will be to:

• Participate in a team of investigators and assist with the planning, organizing and conduct of investigations of cases of alleged violations of United Nations Regulations and Rules and pertinent administrative issuances, including cases of fraud, corruption, sexual Exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and retaliation;
• Search for, gather, record and preserve evidence, including in electronic format, ensuring that all necessary evidence chains are established and maintained;
• Conduct interviews, obtain statements and analyze information/evidence;
• Assist in determining whether matters warrant referral to national authorities;
• Conduct research on assigned issues using investigation files and alternative sources to verify facts, identify citations, precedents and draft statements of findings and respondent replies;
• Participate in field missions for the purpose of conducting investigations;
• Prepare complete and concise investigation reports, together with findings and recommendations for related disciplinary and/or jurisdictional actions, and conduct post-investigation tasks;
• Processes, draft, edit, proofread and finalize for signature/approval a variety of correspondence and other communications;
• Perform other duties as required.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal investigation, or related field is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the specified fields with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in legal activities and/or investigation related functions is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid organizational skills
• Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic is an advantage. Knowledge of another UN language is considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency frameworks: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.