Investigations Quality Assurance Specialist (Home based)

Job title:

Investigations Quality Assurance Specialist (Home based)

Company

United Nations Development Programme

Job description

The Investigations Quality Assurance Specialist is required to provide expert advisory support to the Policy, Quality Assurance and Special Investigations Unit with the review of draft investigation reports, management letters and other documents produced by the Investigations Section to ensure high quality and legal sufficiency of the work-products.The specific tasks that will be required are: * Review draft reports and other work products prepared by the Investigations Section for sufficiency of evidence, accuracy, legal conformity, coherence and appropriateness of recommendations and compliance with OAI’s report templates and report writing style;

• Based on the above reviews, identify areas for improvement in the quality of reports and other work products.
• Review evidence gathered during an investigation and ensure that citations to evidence in footnotes of investigation reports and other documents are accurate and complete;
• Provide proofreading and editorial services, including ensuring compliance with the editing standards of the United Nations and relevant templates.
• Develop and update UNDP and OAI policies and guidelines, relating to misconduct, including as example in relation to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.
• Provide legal advisory services to investigators and OAI management.
• Liaise with the Legal Office and internal and inter-agency advisory panels on areas of interest to the Investigations Section, such as Sexual Misconduct, as required.
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization

Deliverables:

• Draft reports and other investigation products in MS Word document format with review comments and edits tracked.
• Inputs and recommendations for improvement in the quality of reports and other work products.
• Provide timely legal advisory and legal/policy research products as required.

Institutional ArrangementThe Specialist will be tasked by or on behalf of the Investigations Advisor, Head of the Policy, Quality Assurance, and Special Investigations Unit. The work performed by the Specialist will be submitted to the Investigations Advisor, Head of the Policy, Quality Assurance and Special Investigations Unit.Competencies Core
Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact
Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivityCross-Functional & Technical competenciesThematic Area Name Definition
Business Management CommunicationAbility to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels.Audit & Investigation – Investigation Collection and analysis of evidence Ability to extract and analyse all relevant types of evidence and be able to draw reasonable inferences and conclusions.
Audit & Investigation – Investigation Investigations of sexual misconduct Ability to discern and handle the intricacies of investigations including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual assault and sexual harassment allegations
Legal Legal analysis skills The ability to digest a large amount of information and facts in order to frame and understand an issue, apply the legal framework to the particular set of facts and present a coherent and comprehensive analysis of the situation presented in order to deliver practical and meaningful advice. This skill includes the ability to provide an objective assessment of the case, the organization’s best arguments for proceeding and a recommended course of action. It also includes the capacity to think creatively and flexibly, within the applicable legal framework.
Legal Legal Research The ability to identify and retrieve information to support legal positions and corporate decision making from all relevant sources. In the UNDP context, this skill includes, amongst other things, proactive seeking of information in anticipation of the different angles that any given issue may present.Minimum Qualifications of the Successful IPSA Min. Academic Education

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Investigations, Law, Business Administration, Finance or another directly relevant field is required. or
• First level degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas mentioned above, in combination with passed Bar examinations, or a combination of formal professional training from a national law enforcement or investigations academy or equivalent in combination with an additional two years of experience (in addition to the 7 years of experience required with masters’ degree), will be given due consideration in lieu of an advanced degree.

Min. years of relevant Work experienceMinimum of 7 years (with master’s degree) or 9 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible experience in one of the areas listed below is required:

• Complex criminal, civil and/or administrative litigation.
• Drafting, editing and quality control of legal documents.
• Providing advisories and recommendations of a legal/investigative nature.

Required skills and competencies

• Demonstrated ability to use the following tools: Microsoft office suite; Presentation software applications; Electronic working paper software; and Database application.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of information security and confidentiality issues relevant to investigations

Desired additional skills and competencies

• Experience working with investigative procedures in UNDP or the UN System is desirable.
• Experience in drafting and editing legal documents is an asset.

Required Language(s)

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of another UN language is desired.

Travel:As and when travel for business purposes is required, OAI will notify the consultant and agree upon the reimbursable travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses as per UNDP Policy on IPSA.Disclaimer

Expected salary

Location

USA

Job date

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:48:12 GMT

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