Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview),

Agency: United Nations – Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS)

Job Opening ID: 257465

Job Network: Management and Administration

Job Family: Investigation

Category and Level: General Service and Related Categories, G‑6

Responsibilities or duties,

• Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting investigations of alleged violations of UN rules and regulations.
• Support fact‑finding to identify information, establish evidence, and prepare investigation reports.
• Coordinate with UN and other relevant authorities during investigations.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and statistical findings; draft annual and semi‑annual reports.
• Initiate cases in the case management system and conduct background checks.
• Draft interview summaries and case documents.
• Monitor the OIOS hotline, record complaints, and manage the Investigations Division Case Management System.
• Assist with transcription services, liaising with vendors as required.
• Collect and analyze data, prepare presentations, and update information materials.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills),

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of investigation theories and approaches; strong drafting and analytical skills; ability to manage priorities and apply good judgment.
• Communication: Clear and effective oral and written communication; openness in sharing information.
• Teamwork: Collaborative approach; values others’ input; supports group decisions.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience needed,

Work Experience

• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in administrative support of investigations.
• Reduced to 5 years for candidates with a first‑degree or higher.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar) desirable.
• Experience as part of an investigative team desirable.
• Experience using investigative software desirable.
• One year or more of experience in data analytics desirable.

Languages

• English required (Level III proficiency).
• French desirable (Level II proficiency).

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes).

Special Notice

• Position financed by the Regular Budget.
• Subject to local recruitment in Nairobi.
• Appointment initially for one year, renewable subject to funds and mandate.
• UN is committed to diversity, inclusion, and geographic balance.
• Candidates must meet high standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
• No fees charged at any stage of recruitment.

• Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting investigations of alleged violations of UN rules and regulations.
• Support fact‑finding to identify information, establish evidence, and prepare investigation reports.
• Coordinate with UN and other relevant authorities during investigations.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and statistical findings; draft annual and semi‑annual reports.
• Initiate cases in the case management system and conduct background checks.
• Draft interview summaries and case documents.
• Monitor the OIOS hotline, record complaints, and manage the Investigations Division Case Management System.
• Assist with transcription services, liaising with vendors as required.
• Collect and analyze data, prepare presentations, and update information materials.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of investigation theories and approaches; strong drafting and analytical skills; ability to manage priorities and apply good judgment.
• Communication: Clear and effective oral and written communication; openness in sharing information.
• Teamwork: Collaborative approach; values others’ input; supports group decisions.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar) desirable.
• Experience as part of an investigative team desirable.
• Experience using investigative software desirable.
• One year or more of experience in data analytics desirable.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.