Field Investigator - UNRWA
- Posting Title: Field Investigator, Gaza Field Office, 17
- Job Code Title: Field Investigator
- Department/Office: United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
- Duty Station: GAZA
- Posting Period: 13 April 2023 - 04 May 2023
- Job Opening Number: 23-Audit-UNRWA-206849-R-Gaza (R)
- Staffing Exercise N/A
Responsibilities
- Undertakes or coordinates as appropriate, investigations into alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, abuse of authority, corporal punishment cases, SEA, allegations of child abuse and other types of misconduct or violations of UNRWA’s regulations, rules and administrative instructions throughout the Field Office and its installations including, but not limited to, schools, health centres and camps, applying and ensuring objectivity, impartiality and fairness throughout the investigative processes in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and the Agency Investigation Policy and the Agency's Guide to Conducting Misconduct Investigations; assists with specific assignments in other Fields if required;
- Reviews and assesses complaints and allegations, formulates investigation plans, reviews and analyses all information to determine its relevance and reliability, conducts interviews with staff and other involved parties, obtains and analyses potential documentary and electronic evidence, conducts investigative research, and determines the appropriate presentation of investigative results;
- Prepares plans, records, interviews, reports and ad hoc briefings pertaining to investigations;
- Prepares recommendations for improved controls, effectiveness, and/or efficiency of UNRWA operations based on findings of investigations and regularly appraises progress of investigations and assesses probable impact of investigation outcomes relative to strategies and advice accordingly;
- Offers advice and guidance to UNRWA staff engaged in investigations designated by Field Office Directors as needed; prepares Terms of Reference for investigations, conducts review of investigation procedures to ensure due process requirements are met; reviews investigation reports to ensure correct procedures have been adhered to;
- Implements technical guidance received from DIOS in relation to Investigations and investigations reports; keeps abreast of developments in the area of investigations, including UN jurisprudence; provides and obtains assistance, investigative information, and facilitates cooperation with local government officials and other outside organizations as needed;
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).
Education
- Advanced university degree in investigations, police studies, law, international law or a related field; OR
- A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in applying investigation techniques in criminal or administrative inquiries can be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;
- Additional formal training and/ or certification in various law enforcement methodologies and/ or fraud examination or investigations;
Work Experience
- It is required to have at least seven years of experience for advanced university degree holders with progressively responsible professional experience in applying investigation techniques in criminal or administrative inquiries or working as a criminal or administrative attorney; OR
- At least 10 years of experience for first level university degree holders with progressively responsible professional experience in applying investigation techniques in criminal or administrative inquiries or working as a criminal or administrative attorney;
- It is required to have experience in drafting investigations reports
Special Notice
Contract Type & Duration:
- Fixed Term Appointment
- Duration of Contract: 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.
Conditions of service:
- Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary from $1,825.40, plus senior professional officer allowance 35% of the basic salary and monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25.
- Leave: 36 days of annual leave for staff attending UNRWA duty stations with six-day working week. 30 days of annual leave for staff attending UNRWA duty stations with five-day working week.
- Pension: Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency)
- Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.
How to Apply
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