Investigation Specialist job at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Vacancy title:
Investigation Specialist

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Legal ]

Jobs at:

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Deadline of this Job:
20 April 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 31, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties
• Reports received by the IGO on possible misconduct are efficiently and properly assessed to identify the appropriate investigative approach to establish the facts relevant to the case.
• Design and monitor quality standards and procedures for all steps in the investigation process.
• Act as a focal point for specific areas of expertise or typology of investigation as may be required and/or delegated by the Head of Service.
• Conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct as assigned, in a timely and effective manner and in accordance with the Investigation Guidelines and UN/UNHCR policies, undertaking field missions when required. This may involve gathering evidence from available sources, including electronic and e-mail records, interviewing witnesses as well as interaction at all levels with external actors (other UN agencies/embassies/missions/implementing partners etc.) as well as UNHCR personnel.
• Conduct investigation interviews (complainants, witnesses, subject matter experts and subjects) in accordance with Investigation Guidelines, UN Administrative Instructions and the framework of Administration of Justice within the UN.
• Gather and analyse physical evidence, including forensic evidence, to establish facts.
• Prepare reports based on the available evidence and the investigation findings, such as: Investigation Reports in cases of misconduct; Closure Reports where no misconduct has been established; and Management Implication Reports on systemic issues (e.g. procedural or management issues) identified during the investigation.
• Liaise with different units within UNHCR; e.g. DHR, Ethics Office, DIST etc. in relation to the investigation function
• Provide advice and guidance to staff members on how to report misconduct and, as may be required, how to assist in conducting preliminary assessments / investigations.
• Undertake training activities on investigations for UNHCR and partner agency staff and develop and deliver training as may be required.
• Perform any other tasks in the interest of UNHCR as requested by the Head of Unit, (Investigation), Head of Investigation Service or the Inspector General.

Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
• For P3 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Legal jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 20 April 2023
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 31-03-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 31-03-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 31-03-2067
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