Senior Investigator

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE\:  please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local date and time.

 

a.    Organizational Setting

 

The post is located in the Investigation Section of the Internal Oversight Division (IOD).  IOD serves as an independent and objective reviewer of WIPO operations and activities based on risk and relevance to WIPO management and constituencies with a view towards promoting economy, efficiency, effectiveness and impact of the Secretariat's work.

 

 

b.    Purpose Statement

 

The incumbent will perform varied and complex investigations into allegations of misbehavior, misconduct, fraud, corruption, harassment, abuse or other violations of WIPO's Regulations, Rules and administrative issuances.  The work will be done in accordance with the provisions of the Internal Oversight Charter, the Investigation Policy and the Investigation Procedures Manual.

 

 

c.    Reporting Lines

 

The incumbent works under the direction of the Director, IOD, and the supervision of the Head, Investigation Unit.

 

 

 

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

 

a.   Plan the strategy for and conduct investigations, defining the investigation's parameters, timetable and investigative tools;  obtaining documentary and physical evidence;  studying and analyzing documents and records;  conducting interviews with complainants, witnesses and subjects;  maintaining case records, testimony and evidence;  drafting investigation reports with recommendations for further inquiry or disposition of a case;  ensuring that findings are legally sound and provide a sound basis for decision-making;  drafting where relevant reports on lessons learned from investigations, providing recommendations to improve internal controls, policies and procedures.

 

b.   Liaise with the Office of the Legal Counsel and the Human Resources Management Department on issues raised by investigation cases and reports;  cooperate and coordinate as appropriate with WIPO's Ombudsperson and Ethics Office;  contact staff members at all levels of the organization and member states representatives when required;  coordinate and cooperate with internal and external oversight entities and law enforcement authorities where necessary.

 

c.   Perform proactive research on specific areas for fraud risks and develop and recommend new or modified policies and practices on fraud prevention.  Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of, and perform advisory work on improving WIPO's controls processes and systems;  perform promotional work with the view to enhance the awareness and prevention of fraud, misconduct and abuse;  conduct related training and communication activities in order to foster a culture of integrity.

 

d.   Provide expert and substantive inputs to the overall policy and strategies of the Division, particularly in relation to investigations.  Participate in the review and development of the Investigation Procedures Manual, as required.

 

e.   Ensure the operation of communication facilities and systems that enable WIPO staff to report directly on any alleged waste, fraud, mismanagement or abuse, and ensure the effectiveness, security and confidentiality of such facilities and systems.

 

 

 

Education

Essential

Advanced university degree in law, management, auditing or a related area.  Alternatively, a first-level degree with two years of relevant experience in addition to the experience requested below may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

 

 

Experience

Essential

At least nine years of relevant professional experience, of which at least six should be in investigations or a related field in an international or national setting.

 

Desirable

Experience in an international organization.

 

 

Language

Essential

Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken).

 

Desirable

Good knowledge of French.

 

 

Job Related Competencies

Essential

Knowledge of public international law. administrative law, criminal law, the law and procedures of international organizations, the international civil service law, and/or the jurisprudence of the ILO Administrative Tribunal or other international administrative jurisdictions.

Demonstrated ability to carry out complex and varied investigations.  Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Ability to exercise sound and expert judgment, initiative and discretion and handle confidential and sensitive material.

Ability to write clearly and precisely and to communicate effectively.

Good computer skills, including the use of word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

 

Desirable

The ability to use data analysis software and techniques.

 

 

 

 

1.     Communicating effectively.

2.     Respecting individual and cultural differences.

3.     Showing team spirit.

4.     Managing yourself.

5.     Producing results.

6.     Embracing change.

7.     Respecting ethics and values.

 

 

 

Mobility\:  WIPO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director General and may be assigned to any activities, office or duty station of the Organization.  Accordingly, the selected candidate may be required to move from time to time to new functions and/or to another duty station.

 

Annual salary\:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment.  The post adjustment (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change without notice in accordance with the rates as set within the UN Common System for salaries and allowances.  The figures quoted below are based on the February 2018 rate of 81.6%

 

P4
Annual salary	$70,647
Post adjustment	$57,648
Total Salary	$128,295
Currency USD

 

 

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

 

Additional Information

 

Initial period of two years, renewable, subject to satisfactory performance.  No fixed-term appointment or any extension hereof shall carry with it any expectancy of, nor imply any right to, (further) extensions or conversion to a permanent appointment.

 

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.5.

 

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

 

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

 

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By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPO at a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.

 

In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of an identification and of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.

 

Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.  Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

 

Additional background checks may be required.