Investigations Manager at UNICEF, New York, United States

Deadline: 25 May 2023

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Investigations Manager in New York, United States.

UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Investigations Manager will perform the following functions:

• Initial assessments
  • Conduct initial assessments of allegations of misconduct and wrongdoing implicating UNICEF staff and non-staff personnel as well as institutional contractors, implementing partners and other third parties, determining possible scope of investigation if warranted.
  • Prepare recommendations for case disposition and related written outputs including closure and referral notes and compiling supporting documentation.
• Investigations
  • Conduct and/or supervise investigations of allegations of misconduct and wrongdoing implicating UNICEF staff and non-staff personnel as well as institutional contractors, implementing partners and other third parties by:
    • Planning, organizing, conducting and/or supervising office and field investigations.
    • Identifying, proposing and leading field investigation missions, including to hardship locations.
    • Obtaining, recording and preserving evidence, including in electronic format, ensuring that all necessary evidence chains are established and maintained.
    • Planning and conducting interviews, obtaining written testimony and preparing written statements.
    • Analyzing evidence obtained and determining its relevance and reliability.

Eligibility Criteria

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal investigation, or related field.
• First-level degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in the specified fields with three additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in legal activities and/or investigation-related functions is required.
• Experience in an international or multilateral public institution is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to achieve common goals and provide effective support and guidance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High sense of confidentiality and sound judgment.
• Shows persistence, initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply judgment independently to identify response actions and recommendations and to provide relevant guidance and advice.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on high-priority cases and to manage competing priorities.
•  Fluency in English is required, with demonstrated ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of another UN language is considered as an asset.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit UNICEF.