• Are you an experienced investigator?

• Can you plan, conduct, and lead investigations effectively and efficiently?

• Do you embrace change and cultural diversity?

If so, this may be the position for you.

About Us

UNFPA, the United Nations Populations Fund, is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled.

How You Can Make a Difference:

The Office of Audit and Investigation Services (OAIS) is mandated to conduct independent investigations into all allegations of wrongdoing, both staff misconduct (including those of harassment, abuse of authority and sexual exploitation and abuse), as well as those committed to the detriment of UNFPA by independent contractors, implementing partners and other third parties. In this position, you would plan, conduct and lead investigations.

You Have

Your Education

• An advanced university degree in law or closely related field;

• A first level university degree with a combination of significant relevant education, professional certification, training and experience in the field of investigations may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Your Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible, relevant professional experience in complex criminal and/or administrative investigations, with a proven track record in planning and executing investigations, including as a case lead investigator.

• Proven ability to conduct and lead complex investigations and quickly and accurately analyze, assess and summarize investigation findings, observations and recommendations.

• Demonstrated advanced experience in conducting investigations involving wrongdoing, including staff misconduct and third-party fraud and corruption.

• Good knowledge of UN policies, procedures and jurisprudence relevant to administrative investigations highly desirable.

• Experience in an International Organization (UN system or multilateral context) highly desirable.

• Experience in conducting investigations in developing countries highly desirable

Your Languages:

• Fluency in English required, with proven ability to express well verbally and in writing.

• Good knowledge of other UN official languages (French, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish or Russian) desirable.