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Organization: Office of Internal Oversight Services
Country: Uganda
City: Kampala
Office: UN Entebbe Support Base
Grade: D-1
Closing date: Monday, 11 September 2023
Posting Title: CHIEF OF SERVICE, INVESTIGATIONS, D1
Job Code Title: CHIEF OF SERVICE, INVESTIGATIONS
Department/Office: Office of Internal Oversight Services
Duty Station: ENTEBBE
Job Opening Number: 23-Investigation-OIOS-211020-R-Entebbe (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organisational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Investigations Division of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (ID/OIOS) in Entebbe. The incumbent will report to the Director of Investigations in New York. The incumbent will be required to travel to remote locations, at times for extended periods, to manage and oversee investigations. OIOS is the internal oversight body of the United Nations and assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the Organization through the provision of audit, investigation, and inspection and evaluation services. ID/OIOS investigates reports of possible violations of rules, regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources and abuse of authority.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Chief of Service, Investigations, will be responsible for the following duties:
Manage the OIOS Investigations Division’s Office in Entebbe and other offices responsible for investigations in the Africa region.
Assist the Director in formulating and implementing the programme of work related to the investigation of the most serious allegations of malfeasance, mismanagement, waste of resources, abuse of authority or violations of the United Nations Rules and Regulations and administrative instructions, with emphasis on fraud and corruption cases and analyses, including financial crime, complex information technology fraud and sexual exploitation and abuse;
Ensure that investigations are carried out in a timely fashion and coordinated within the work of the Service and with other organizations of the United Nations system, as appropriate;
Lead, supervise and carry out investigations, especially on fraud and corruption, providing substantive reviews of the drafts prepared by others and ensuring that reports are of a high quality and meet required standards;
Undertake or oversee administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Services, including preparing budgets, reporting on programme performance in the context of results-based management, evaluation of staff performance (ePerformance) and recruitment;
Manage, guide, develop and train staff under his/her supervision;
Foster teamwork and communication among staff in the Service and across organizational boundaries;
Provide programmatic/substantive expertise on issues relating to investigations;
Represent the Division at meetings, conferences and seminars as directed, and acting as the ID/OIOS focal point for liaising with senior management in the UN Regional Service Center in Entebbe (RCSE) and other UN agencies, funds and programmes in the region;
Lead team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.
Act on behalf of the Director during her absence.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, and approaches relevant to administrative and or criminal investigations including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), fraud, corruption, financial and procurement-related or other serious investigations; proven ability to conduct and supervise complex serious investigations, produce reports and papers on technical issues and review and edit the work of others; ability to plan own and others’ work and manage conflicting priorities; good management skills. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates an appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate a vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and a commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; makes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines whether the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law or a relevant field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.
Work Experience
A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in investigations including sexual exploitation and abuse, fraud, corruption and other financial and procurement related investigations is required. Experience in investigation management, together with supervisory functions, is required. Experience in an international or multilateral public institution is required. Experience in budget proposals and budget management related to investigations is required. Experience in developing and enforcing investigation related policies and procedures in accordance with jurisprudence and an organization’s legal framework is required. Experience in developing and delivering investigation training and briefings to senior international civil servants is required. Experience in managing investigations into implementing partner procurement and donor funds fraud is desirable. Experience in digital forensics and data analytics related to investigations is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
This post is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations. The appointment, or assignment, and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval, or extension of the mandate. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. Staff members appointed to the current position are required to submit a financial disclosure statement upon assignment or appointment and annually thereafter. Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfil the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover letter. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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