Reporting Lines
The Investigator reports to the Senior Investigator (Head of Unit) or an Investigator (Team Leader).
Technical Focus
Under the supervision of more senior Investigator, support the intake of, and/or investigations into, allegations of serious misconduct and wrongdoing by FAO personnel and third parties and in line with internal standard operating procedures and relevant rules.
Key Results
The intake of complaints and/or investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse, workplace harassment and sexual harassment, and other types of wrongdoing, and the development of recommendations to support management decisions; and improve internal controls over fraud risks and to prevent and timely detect violations of FAO policies.
Key Functions
1. Provides support to intake analysis of incoming complaints; this includes reviewing the information received, and when necessary, obtaining additional information from the complainant to determine whether the complaint/allegation falls within the mandate of OIG or whether the matter would be more appropriately handled by another FAO office.
2. Supports investigative activities in connection with the planning, organizing and conduct of investigations at headquarters or Decentralized Offices, in accordance with the applicable rules involving a preliminary review of the complaint/allegation, interviews of personnel and third parties, review of documentary and electronic information, analysis of the facts, organization of the evidence, and determines the appropriate presentation of investigative results including the preparation of reports.
3. Participates in complex investigation cases.
4. Contributes to the preparation of investigative outputs, such as reports, memoranda and other communications.
5. Provides support to various policy-related initiatives and other matters under review by the Office.
6. Carries out basic research, collects, analyses relevant information, and contributes to the preparation of analytical notes, investigation reports and memoranda presenting facts, circumstances, conclusions and recommendations for management action.
7. Participates in outreach activities such as the development of training workshops, seminars/webinars, and presentations on assigned topics/activities.
8. Maintains OIG records and updates databases.
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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
9. Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law 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).
10. Three years of relevant experience in fact-finding/investigatory work preferably, but not limited to, misconduct and wrongdoing by employees, suppliers and partners organizations, including fraud and other forms of corruption, using investigation techniques and procedures.
11. 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
12. Results Focus
13. Teamwork
14. Communication
15. Building effective relationships
16. Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
17. Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
18. Extent and relevance of experience in investigations including employee misconduct, procurement fraud and corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse, workplace harassment and sexual harassment.
19. Ability to analyse relevant legal and procedural issues, and documentary and financial evidence.
20. Knowledge and understanding of relevant investigative theories, concepts and approaches.
21. Ability and willingness to travel, including hardship duty stations.
22. 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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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
23. Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
24. FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.
25. 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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