Senior Investigator

### Org. Setting and Reporting UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 25,000 staff and complementary personnel working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to help safeguard the integrity of UNRWA's operations through high-quality investigations and independent oversight, while supporting the Agency's mission to serve one of the world's most vulnerable communities, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent reports to the Chief, Investigations Division, P5. The incumbent will be required to travel in the Agency’s area of operations. ### Responsibilities Performs the following independently or as a team member, under general guidance and supervision: 1.1. Undertakes or coordinates as appropriate, investigations of potential violations of Agency rules, regulations, policies, procedures and standards including sexual exploitation and abuse, fraud and corruption, breaches of neutrality, and other misconduct throughout the Agency, applying and ensuring objectivity, impartiality and fairness throughout investigative processes in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and Agency guidelines; 1.2. Reviews and assesses complaints and allegations, formulates investigation plans, reviews and analyses all information to determine its relevance and reliability; conducts interviews of staff and other involved parties, records interviews, obtains and analyses potential documentary and electronic evidence; conducts investigative research and determines the appropriate presentation of investigative results; 1.3. Prepares reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to investigations. Reports outcomes of investigations to Chief, Investigations Division; 1.4. Prepares recommendations for corrective action and improved controls and effectiveness or efficiency of UNRWA systems and operations; 1.5. Coordinates with local officials, governments, and outside organizations and obtains internal support such as interpreters to facilitate investigative work. 2. Provides advice on best-practice with respect to investigations. 3. Supports investigations carried out by Field Offices and HQ Departments or other offices including participating in Field Office Intake Committees, advising Field Office Directors on Terms of Reference and related plans for investigations; provides guidance on the conduct of such investigations in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and Agency guidelines. 4. Provides support in the preparation of work plans and the establishment of priorities for the investigation function in the Agency including the prioritization of investigative work in consultation with their supervisor; monitors and supports the work of investigative teams to ensure that outputs meet the required quality standards and are delivered according to schedule. 5. Develops and participates in the development of the Agency’s policy and procedural framework, best practices and lessons learned from investigative work; ensures that lessons learned from investigations are incorporated into the Agency policy and procedures and are shared with HQ Departments; assists in the development and implementation of investigator training. 6. Works and coordinates closely with the other control and monitoring functions as appropriate; and assesses the potential for fraud and corruption in operational activities and makes any necessary recommendations. 7. When the post is located in a Field duty station, periodically provides the Field Director with statistical updates on the number and nature of investigations, while ensuring that case-related details and investigative independence are preserved. ### Competencies UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. - Planning and Organizing - Applying Technical Expertise - Planning and Organizing - Adapting and Responding to Change - Delivering Results -Creating and Maintaining Impact and Partnership ### Education Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution, in law or any other related field. ### Job - Specific Qualification A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or any formal investigation training. license is required. ### Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible relevant experience applying internationally recognized investigation techniques in criminal or administrative inquiries. Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, at least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA and outside the country(s) of citizenship is required. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or any formal investigation training is required. Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A “yes” answer doesn’t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. ### Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). .headtable { font-family: arial, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border: 1px solid gray; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; } .headTitle { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; /*color: rgb(65, 98, 145);*/ color:black; } .headtable tr td, .headtable tr th { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 6px; } .headtable th{ background-color: #F4F4F4; color: #002d62; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 12px; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable td { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color: white; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable th:last-child, .headtable td:last-child { border-right: none; } .headtable tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; } .rounded-table-wrapper { border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccc; overflow: hidden; } Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III Desirable Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking Arabic UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I UN Level I ### Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. ### Special Notice Type of Contract and duration: 1 year, with the possibility of further extension. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The Personal History Profile (PHP) should be completed with full work experience under t