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Investigator

Rome

  • Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
  • Location: Rome
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Internal audit, Investigation and Inspection
    • OIG
  • Closing Date: Closed

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The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented member nations and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply for this position
FAO does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
• The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations depending on the evolving needs of the Organization.

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Organizational Setting

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) provides oversight of FAO's programmes and operations through internal audit and investigation.
The post is located in OIG's Investigation Unit, headed by the Senior Investigator. OIG investigates allegations of misconduct by FAO personnel and allegations of sanctionable actions by third parties. OIG's investigative mandate covers misconduct such as fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse; sexual harassment; workplace harassment and abuse of authority; retaliation against whistleblowers; or any other conduct not in conformity with the Standards of Conduct of the International Civil Service. OIG also prepares reports to the Director-General and Senior Management on lessons learned, and promotes policies and activities that enhance the integrity of FAO's operations.
Reporting Lines

The Investigator reports to the Senior Investigator.

Technical Focus

Conduct of investigations into allegations of serious misconduct and wrongdoing by FAO personnel and third parties, and advice on enhancements to integrity policies of the Organization.

Key Results

The planning and conduct of investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption and other type of wrongdoing and the development of recommendations to support management decisions, and improve internal controls to prevent and timely detect such activity.

Key Functions

•Conducts investigations as lead or associate Investigator, and participates in complex investigations led by senior investigations;
• Plans, organizes and conducts investigations in HQ or the Decentralized Offices, in accordance with Investigation Guidelines, including a preliminary assessment of the complaint/allegation, interviews of personnel and/or third parties, review of documentary and electronic information, analysis of the facts, organization of the evidence, and determining the appropriate presentation of investigative results;
• Prepares and edits required written outputs with logical and clear presentations of relevant information (e.g. investigative findings, facts; circumstances, conclusions and recommendations to support management decisions regarding any disciplinary or corrective action). Written outputs include investigative plans, records of interviews, and investigative memoranda and reports;
• Maintains effective liaison with relevant FAO offices regarding specific cases, and with external and UN investigators on cases/issues of mutual concern;
• Contributes to the updating of policies, procedures, systems and best practices to support the planning, conduct, evidence collection, report writing and follow-up of preliminary and full investigations in HQ and the Decentralized Offices;
• Participates in awareness and training activities on the prevention, detection and reporting of fraud and corruption in FAO;
• Performs other duties as required.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Law or in a subject associated with criminal and/or administrative investigations
• Five years of relevant experience in fact-finding/investigatory work preferably, but not limited to, misconduct and wrongdoing by employees, suppliers and partners organizations, including fraud and other forms of corruption, using investigation techniques and procedures
• Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)

Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable
• Extent and relevance of experience in investigations including employee misconduct, fraud and corruption, as well as workplace harassment and sexual harassment
• Experience gained in an international setting is considered a strong asset
• Working knowledge of Arabic/Spanish is considered a strong asset
• Ability to analyse relevant legal and procedural issues, and documentary and financial evidence
• Extent and relevance of academic qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality written output, with emphasis on report writing

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