• The incumbent is responsible for all operations related to Intake and Referrals in the Africa region, including the following duties:
• Plan, organize, conduct and manage investigations of cases of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, waste of resources, abuse of authority, fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), and violations of United Nations Regulations and Rules
• Ensure that investigations are carried out in a timely fashion and coordinated within the work of the Division and with other organizations of the United Nations system, as appropriate, and develop, implement, monitor and evaluate assigned investigations
• Ensure the preparation of investigation reports, together with findings and recommendations and related disciplinary and jurisdictional actions, as well as evidence and materials to support such actions; assign tasks to investigation team members to assist in carrying out the assignments
• In close coordination with the Operational Standards and Support Section (OSSS) at headquarters, oversee the development, maintenance and update of OIOS/ID Intake related guidance material, policies and procedures; monitor their implementation to ensure that the material is complied with

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in law or a field related to investigations is required.
• A first-level university degree in law or a field related to investigations in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Successful completion of programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in investigatory work, including managerial experience, is required.
• Experience in interviewing subjects and witnesses in the furtherance of investigations is required. Experience of working on international investigation activities is required.
• Experience in investigation management, together with supervisory functions, is required.
• Experience in intake of investigation matters and in analysis of evidence and preparation of files of evidence is required.
• Experience of working in an international or multilateral public institution is desirable.
• Experience in applying and promoting a victim-centered approach to investigations is desirable.
• Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.