Internship: Investigations Section (Digital Forensics), Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI), UNICEF, NYHQ Paid/ In-person (New York) or Remote

Job title:

Internship: Investigations Section (Digital Forensics), Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI), UNICEF, NYHQ Paid/ In-person (New York) or Remote

Company

Unicef

Job description

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.And we never give up.For every child, a brighter futureThe Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for internal audit and investigation services to UNICEF. OIAI provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls.The Investigations Section is responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct, such as sexual exploitation and abuse, serious child safeguarding violations, gross mismanagement, fraud, corruption, retaliation against whistle-blowers, workplace harassment, abuse of authority, violation or willful disregard of UNICEF regulations, rules and administrative instructions that involve UNICEF staff, and relevant non-staff personnel. The Section is also tasked with investigating allegations of certain types of wrongdoing by third parties, such as sexual exploitation and abuse and serious child safeguarding violations as well as fraud and corruption, committed to the detriment of UNICEF.OIAI conducts investigations in accordance with the International Uniform Principles and Guidelines for Investigations adopted at the 10th Conference of International Investigators and the OIAI Investigations Manual. The OIAI Investigations Section is comprised of two teams, the Strategy, Intake and Analysis Unit (SIA) and the Investigations Team. The SIA Team handles intake and initial assessments of new matters; policy and strategic initiatives; and quality assurance of investigation and other reports, among other tasks; while the Investigations Team handles cases predicated for investigation and certain complex assessments. This role may support either or both Teams.How can you make a difference?Under the overall guidance of the Chief, Investigations and direct supervision of an Investigation Manager, you will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist with the collection, analysis, and reporting of electronic evidence. Such as, but not limited to, computers, mobile devices, corporate emails, corporate OneDrive content, corporate logs;

• Assist with the ingestion, processing, and review of electronic evidence into our e-Discovery application;

• Assist with the development and testing of automated scripts in languages such as Python, BASH, and PowerShell;

• Assist in researching and testing new digital forensic tools;

• Assist in researching digital forensic artifacts;

• Assist with researching and developing solutions to automate processing of digital forensic artifacts;

• Carrying out other tasks as may be assigned by OIAI management.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Graduated within the past two years or be currently enrolled in a university or an Advanced Degree Program (preferably digital forensics, cybercrime, software engineering, or related field).

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in digital forensics or cybercrime investigations.

• 0-2 years of experience with computer and mobile forensic applications (e.g., X-Ways, FTK, EnCase, Axiom, Cellebrite, XRY, Oxygen).

• 0-2 years of experience in scripting or programming languages

*Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language (French, Spanish, Chinese or Russian) is an asset.

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and relevant computer systems and applications.

• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapt to the changing requirements.

Modality: In-person (New York) preferred; remote will be consideredTentative start date:Duration: 4 months (with the possibility to extend to 6 months)/PaidInsurance: UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern’s service, whether on or off UNICEF premises. Therefore, the selected candidate must provide proof of enrolment in a health/accident plan prior to start the internship with the Health Section.For every Child, you demonstrate…UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter:UNICEF competencies required for this post are (1) Builds and maintains partnerships; (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness; (3) Drive to achieve results for impact; (4) Innovates and embraces change; (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity; (6) Thinks and acts strategically; (7) Works collaboratively with others.During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: .UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.Remarks:Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to selected candidates who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.Advertised: 18 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Deadline: 04 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Expected salary

Location

USA

Job date

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 01:55:55 GMT

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