Project Officer (Investigation)

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 106,558 USD and 144,732 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of IOS is to provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the Organization's operations. Within IOS, the Investigations unit's role is to analyze reports on alleged misconduct of WHO staff and to follow-upon allegations in a timely and predictable fashion, as well as to transparently share information on its work in an anonymized format with stakeholders.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Assist in developing appropriate tools and processesfor the analysis and tracking of reports received through WHO's Integrity Hotline;Liaise with the WHO Integrity Hotline service provider for day-to-day management tasks of the Hotline;Help in maintaining a tracking system and database for reported allegations of misconduct and ensure monitoring of end-to-end processes against relevant performance indicators;Conduct project support and management for the Investigations Operations team and for the Head, Investigations, as well as prepare regular performance reports that facilitate managerial decisions;Participate actively in the development of tools and standards to be used by the Investigation Operations team;Support the collection and verification of information under the supervision and in collaboration with the unit's investigators;Assist in the maintenance of an investigation archive according to professional standards for verification processes;Coordinate the organization of training events and peer-to-peer learning on investigation within the unit and beyond;Support the preparation and dissemination of anonymized information on investigation activities and performance against unit targets;Provide operational and logistics support for organizing investigation missions as required;Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First level university degree in law, criminal justice, public administration, or a related area relevant to the functions of the position. Desirable: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in any of the above-mentioned areas. Training or certification in the law of the international civil service as it relates to administrative investigations of staff fraud, harassment, and other misconduct.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years of relevant professional experience. Desirable: Experience in roles supporting investigations of fraud, misconduct, harassment, sexual harassment,or sexual abuse; work experience in an UN environment. Exposure at the international level.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills and ability to analyze and manage processes. Good skills in project management. Some knowledge of investigation principles and their application. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated report-writing skills. Maturity of judgment, confidentiality, tact, integrity and discretion. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Ability to apply IT technology.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Intermediate knowledge of French. Desirable:

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 49,254 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3017 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

• For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

• *For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.