Reporting Lines
The Investigator reports to a Senior Investigator (Head of Unit), OIGI.
Technical Focus
Investigations into allegations of misconduct and wrongdoing involving FAO personnel and third parties and advice on enhancements to integrity policies of the Organization.
Key Results
Planning and conducting investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse, workplace harassment and sexual harassment, and other types of wrongdoing; developing recommendations to support management decisions and improve internal controls over fraud risks; preventing and detecting violations of FAO policies and promoting policies and activities to enhance the integrity of FAO operations in accordance with the highest ethical standards.
Key Functions
1. Supports the Senior Investigator (Head of Unit) in managing the investigative caseload by prioritizing cases, reviewing intake assessments and/or preparing casework assignments.
2. Leads complex investigation cases. Plans, organizes and conducts the investigations in accordance with the applicable rules involving preliminary assessment of complaints, interviews of personnel and third parties, review of documentary and electronic information, analysis of the facts, organization of the evidence, and presentation of investigative results including investigation reports.
3. When required, provides supervision and guidance to more junior investigators on complex investigation cases; as required, coordinates a portfolio of investigation activities as Team Leader.
4. Prepares, revises and updates policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures governing the planning, conduct, evidence collection, report writing and follow-up of preliminary reviews and full investigations at headquarters and Decentralized Offices.
5. Develops lessons learned, conducts proactive integrity reviews, and develops recommendations for actions to prevent violations of FAO policies prohibiting fraud and misconduct with respect to staff members or third parties and promotes policies and activities that enhance the integrity of FAO operations.
6. As part of the OIGI's quality assurance function, reviews and edits investigation reports and other written outputs, ensuring logical and clear presentation of investigative findings, conclusions and recommendations to support management decisions.
7. Maintains effective liaison with relevant FAO units regarding specific cases and with external and UN investigators on cases/issues of mutual concern.
8. Provides input into the preparation of statistics and periodic reports on investigation matters and analyses on investigation trends.
9. Leads and/or contributes to FAO's awareness and training activities on prevention, detection and reporting of fraud and corruption or on other types of wrongdoing and promotes state-of-the-art investigative techniques and best practices.
10. Participates in Organization-wide thematic working groups.
11. Provides input to OIG's quarterly and annual reports and other reporting requirements, including for donor reporting, as relevant to investigation-related activities.
12. Performs other duties as required.
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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
13. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) inlaw or in a subject associated with criminal and/or administrative investigations (candidates holding a first-level university degree in above-mentioned fields may also be considered if possessing two additional years of relevant work experience in fact-finding/investigatory work and a professional qualification to practice law in a national/state jurisdiction).
14. Seven years of relevant experience in fact-finding/investigatory work preferably, but not limited to, misconduct and wrongdoing by employees, suppliers and partner organizations, including fraud and corruption, using investigation techniques and procedures.
15. Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency- level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Competencies
16. Results Focus
17. Teamwork
18. Communication
19. Building Effective Relationships
20. Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
21. Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
22. Work experience in an international setting is desirable.
23. Extent and relevance of investigative experience,especially into alleged fraud and corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse, workplace harassment and sexualharassment.
24. Ability to analyse relevant legal and procedural issues, as well as large volumes of complex evidence, including documentary and financial evidence.
25. Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant investigative theories, concepts and approaches.
26. Demonstrated experience in advising and/or conducting interviews, delivering presentations, networking, building effective working relationships with stakeholders, and writing/editing complex reports.
27. Ability and willingness to travel, including to hardship duty stations.
28. A professional qualification to practice law in a national/state jurisdiction is an advantage for candidates possessing an advanced university degree.
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Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
29. Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
30. FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
31. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link:
Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
• Dependency allowances
• Rental subsidy
• Education grant for children
• Home leave travel
• 30 working days of annual leave per year
• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
• International health insurance; optional life insurance
• Disability protectionFAO encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce. FAO applies measures in which all staff members contribute equally and in full to the work and development of the Organization. This includes:
• elements of family-friendly policies
• flexible working arrangements
• standards of conduct.
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