Job Description

Only candidates who are not nationals of the country of assignment are eligible to apply to this position

Hardship Level A (least hardship)

Family Type Family

Residential location (if applicable)

Grade PR5

Staff Member / Affiliate Type Professional

• Staff members will not normally serve in International Professional positions in the country of their nationality. In addition, in case of a first appointment upon recruitment, the assignment must be outside the staff memberxe2x80x99s country of nationality.

In practical terms this means that you are not eligible to apply for International Professional vacancies advertised in the country where you are national of.

Reason Regular
Regular Assignment

Remote work accepted No

Target Start Date 2023-08-01

Job Posting End Date August 14, 2023

Standard Head of Investigation Unit Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Investigation Service of the Inspector Generalxc2xbfs Office (IGO) has the sole authority in UNHCR to investigate suspected misconduct involving UNHCR personnel, partners, and other parties with whom UNHCR has a contractual arrangement, subject to the conditions in those agreements. An investigation is a process to gather information in order to establish the facts and conclude whether UNHCR personnel, partners or other parties with whom UNHCR has a contractual link engaged in conduct that may amount to misconduct. The investigation is administrative in nature and not a criminal investigation. It does not make a legal determination about whether the established facts legally amount to misconduct. The investigations in UNHCR are conducted by trained professional investigators who follow strict internationally recognized investigation standards. The IGO investigation reports are reviewed by the UNHCR LAS as they need to stand up to the standards applied and jurisprudence developed by United Nations tribunals (UNDT and UNAT). The IGO also performs inquiries in response to incidents involving fatalities of UNHCR personnel or violent attacks on UNHCR personnel, operations or premises where these fatalities, major injuries or large-scale damages result in actual or potential reputational damage or major financial or material losses to UNHCR. Under the direct supervision of the Head of Investigation Service of the IGO, the Head of Investigation Unit works as part of a team on investigation cases assigned to him or her by the Head of the Investigation Service. The investigative work frequently entails field missions. Some of these field missions are in hardship areas. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCRxc2xbfs core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties - Assess allegations of misconduct with a view to determining the most effective investigative approach, cognizant of security risks to all actors implicated in the investigation as well as to UNHCR operations. - Develop investigation plans and methodologies, including use of the appropriate forensic tools to gather evidence and establish facts. - Conduct investigations into all types of allegations of misconduct in a timely and effective manner and in accordance with the relevant formal framework governing the conduct of Investigations in UNHCR. This involves gathering and analyzing evidence from available sources, including documentary and electronic records and interviewing witnesses, victims and subjects of the investigation in order to establish the facts. - Ensure investigations are conducted in compliance with due process requirements, respecting confidentiality, impartiality, sensitivity and a victim centred approach. As a P5 senior investigator in the unit, the most complex investigations will be assigned to the incumbent. - Prepare investigation or closure reports based on the available evidence and the investigation findings. - Prepare a Management Implication Reports for the attention of senior management if systemic weakness which may have contributed to the alleged misconduct allegations have been observed during the investigation. - Liaise closely with DHR and LAS for issues related to staff misconduct investigations and the disciplinary process, as well as with the Ethics Office for cases related to retaliation. - Internally, interact with a vast range of individuals within and outside UNHCR including UNHCR Regional Bureau Directors and Country Representatives. Externally, interact with other investigation entities in- and outside the UN system. - Provide advice and guidance to UNHCR personnel and implementing partner staff members on the investigation process and how to report misconduct in UNHCR. - Assist in building the investigative capacity among UNHCR implementing partners by leading regional workshops and other training sessions as required. - Mentor, advise and manage IGO personnel assigned to the unit as well as manage and oversee the effective utilization of the resources made available to the Unit. - Establish and oversee the implementation of systems, administrative and operational procedures and working arrangements for the efficient and timely processing and completion of investigations in the region in line with established procedures within the Investigation. - Ensure that effective follow-up of recommendations takes place, through established systems and procedures for compliance monitoring and assess the training needs of Investigation staff and make, as appropriate, proposals to the Head of Service. - Act as focal point for specific areas of expertise / typology of investigation as may be delegated by Head of Service. - Liaise with the Regional Bureau as well as with country offices in the region, as required for the proper conduct of investigations and other IGO exercises. - Ensure that appropriate security measures and evacuation plans are in place to protect IGO staff and that security guidelines and procedures as outlined by the Designated Official and UNDSS are complied with. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Years of Experience / Degree Level For P5 - 12 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 11 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 10 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Criminal Justice,Criminology, Law, Public Administration, Military, Police Studies, Law enforcement or other relevant field. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses Certified Fraud Examiner (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of investigations. Of these 12 years, at least 7 years in an international environment preferably within the UN System or other international organizations. Experience in conducting investigations into allegations of financial fraud and corruption as well as sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH) investigations. Experience of investigations into fraud and corruption investigations specifically involving UNHCRs implementing partners. Experience of investigations into fraud and corruption in the resettlement process. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the preparation of clear and concise reports. Solid knowledge of the UN justice system related to investigations and staff misconduct. Honesty and integrity in the highest degree. Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity and judgment. Desirable Field experience in conducting investigations in developing countries. Experience in digital forensic investigations and evidence handling. Experience in the design, organisation and delivering of internal and external training related to investigations. Functional Skills FS-Police, military, NGO Corporate security expertise (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

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Nature of Position:

The incumbent of this position reports directly to the Head of the Investigation Service. The incumbent will manage the Investigation Unit in Pretoria and need to be highly experienced in conducting administrative investigations. The incumbent of this position will work on a variety of complex misconduct investigations including into allegations of financial fraud, corruption, resettlement and registration fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment (SH). The incumbent will be expected to guide and mentor the Investigation Service staff working in Pretoria. The incumbent will also support the Head of the Investigation Service in UNHCR wide policy work related to the investigation process and must be prepared to deputize in the absence of the Head of the Investigation Service.

An important aspect of the position is to ensure the IGO's investigation capacity and efficiency in the Southern African region. The post will serve to ensure a continued IGO's focus and response to misconduct allegations, including allegations against implementing partner staff. Investigations in other regions may also be assigned to the incumbent of the post, as determined by the Head of Investigation Service.

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Education

Certifications Certified Fraud Examiner - Other

Work Experience

Competencies Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Managing resource, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Political awareness, Strategic planning & visions, Teamwork & collaboration

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