Investigations Assessment Analyst- IPSA 8

Office/Unit/Project Description

The Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) reports to the Administrator and is responsible for internal audit and investigations services to UNDP and its affiliated entities. OAI provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls. OAI also responds to allegations of misconduct by conducting and reporting on investigations. The Investigations Section of OAI is responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct, such as mismanagement, fraud, corruption, retaliation on whistle-blowers, workplace harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, violation or willful disregard of UNDP regulations, rules, and administrative instructions, that involve UNDP staff, contractors and other applicable persons.

OAI seeks to engage suitably skilled and experienced international personnel under the International Personnel Services Agreement (IPSA) to support OAI in providing Intake Assessment in the designated to the OAI Investigations Section and its Information Analysis Team (IAT) in all aspects of the work that falls within OAI’s mandate and related work assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Investigations Assessment Analyst reports to the Investigations Advisor, Head of the Information Analysis Team (IAT), under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director (Investigations). The primary role of the Investigations Assessment Analyst is to work with the Investigations Assessment Specialist and:

Review and assess complaints of misconduct allegations received by the organization against personnel and others (including fraud, corruption, sexual misconduct, harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination and other misconduct allegations);
Undertakes any related investigative, analytical or research activity as required to support the assessment of cases.
Propose action to close cases or to assign cases for investigation where appropriate.
Drafts assessment reports of a high standard, providing an objective and factual summary of the assessment, with soundly based conclusions and recommendations supported by all evidence obtained in the course of the assessment.
Collects, records and handles evidence appropriately, ensuring chain of custody and demonstrating knowledge of handling considerations for different types of evidence.
Communicate with complainants, witnesses and other stakeholders on behalf of OAI.
When required, assists OAI Investigators with preparing interview plans, participated in witness interviews, recording testimony and preparing witness statements and subject interviews.

Institutional Arrangement

The IPSA Investigation Assessment Analyst be tasked by the Head of Information Analysis Team (IAT). All work products produced by the Investigation Assessment Analyst as a result of this engagement are owned by UNDP and shall be submitted to OAI Investigations Section (I

Competencies

Expected Demonstration of Competencies

Core

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Audit & Investigation - Investigation: Investigation management and investigative techniques

The ability to assist with investigations, choose avenues of inquiry and apply different techniques during an investigation, including investigative interviewing; identification, collection, review and analysis of all types of evidence, including project, procurement and commercial business documentation and electronic communications; forensic analysis; verification site visits; open-source research.

Audit & Investigation - Investigation- Technology tools and applications for investigations

Ability to understand key application and system software, IT infrastructure, IT Control frameworks and the use of forensic investigation software.

Audit & Investigation- Collection and analysis of evidence

Ability to extract and analyze all relevant types of evidence and be able to draw reasonable inferences and conclusions.

Business Management - Communication

Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.

Business Direction & Strategy - Effective Decision Making

Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise, and resources

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum Academic Education :

A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience for a Bachelor's degree or solely a master's degree in intelligence research and data analysis, investigations, risk management, security, social science, international relations, or related field

Minimum years of relevant Work experience and skills

A minimum of 2-year work experience in the field of research and analysis and/or investigations, writing and editing, preparation of communications material, and preparation of reports would be desired.

Desired additional skills and competencies

Knowledge and understanding of working within an international investigation office is desirable.
Knowledge and understanding with working in criminal or administrative investigations.
Knowledge of the UN/UNDP’s policies and procedures is desirable.

Required Language(s) (at working level)

Fluency in English is required.
Fluency in other UN official languages is an advantage