VN 2021 152 Chief of Investigations (P5) Geneva, Switzerland

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Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Inspector General and direct supervision of the Deputy

Inspector General, the Chief of Investigations will oversee investigations into alleged violations

of IOM’s regulations, rules and relevant administrative instructions, such as but not limited to,

fraud, theft and embezzlement, corruption, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, abuse of

privileges and immunities or of authority, workplace harassment, bullying, whistle blower

retaliation or other acts or omissions in conflict with the general obligations of IOM personnel.

The successful candidate will conduct investigations of high-risk areas in order to minimize the

risk of fraud and misuse of resources. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is seeking

applicants with experience in conducting such investigations of an administrative nature. The

position requires international travel on an ad hoc basis and of irregular frequency.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Plan, organize, and direct the conduct of investigation of alleged violations of IOM’s

regulations, rules and relevant administrative instructions. Conduct investigations of high

priority, sensitive and/or complex nature as necessary.

2. Ensure that investigations are carried out in accordance with the highest professional

standards and in a timely fashion and that the resulting reports are of a high quality and issued

in a timely manner.

3. Assign tasks, supervise, evaluate and provide guidance to investigators, experts and

consultants to ensure that their work conforms to established standards, policies and

procedures.

4. Maintain a system for prioritizing, managing and allocating cases to individual investigators

and producing statistical reports for stakeholders.

5. Identify systematic weaknesses and deficiencies encountered in investigations and submit

draft management letters with recommendations.

6. Formulate and implement policies for the management of investigations and develop and

implement internal guidelines and practices for the conduct of effective investigations in

accordance with generally accepted standards for investigations in international organizations.

7. Keep abreast of investigation standards and practices in other international organizations and

participate in the annual meetings of the Conference of International Investigators and the UN’s

Representatives of Investigation Services;

8. Supervise the forensic work of OIG, stay up-to-date with current tools and methodologies

related to digital forensics, and identify best practices for implementation; and

9. Oversee administrative tasks and perform such other duties as may be assigned.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in law, political science, human resources, criminology and/or accounting or a

related field from an accredited academic institution with ten years of relevant professional

experience in investigation, law enforcement, prosecution and/or similar function; or,

• University degree in the above fields with twelve years of relevant professional experience in

investigation, law enforcement, prosecution and/or similar function.

Experience

• At least eight years of professional experience related to administrative and/or criminal

investigations, with a proven track record in planning, leading and executing investigations;

• Experience in conducting high priority, complex and/or sensitive investigations (such as sexual

harassment or sexual exploitation and abuse) will be highly regarded;

• Experience in managing and/or conducting digital forensic examinations within an

administrative and/or criminal investigation context; and

• Previous experience in conducting investigations of an administrative nature with a UN

organization, intergovernmental organization or similar, and working in developing countries a

distinct advantage.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For all applicants, fluency in English and working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is

required (oral and written). Working knowledge of an additional IOM official language is a

distinct advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,

which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural

differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner

consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed

manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve

shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely

manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and

innovate.

• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes

responsibility for own action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains

complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the

ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.

• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling

environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and

communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p

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Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding

confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.

Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain

eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in

the Professional Category of staff members.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,

accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No

late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by 28 July 2021 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment

system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:
From 08.07.2021 to 28.07.2021

No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,

processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank

accounts.

Job Type: Contract