Vacancy Announcement
Field Investigator, Grade 17

Deadline for Applications 27 September 2020

Contract type & Duration Fixed-term appointment of 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need of the post.

Vacancy Announcement Number VN/WB/083/2020/X

Duty Station & Department Field Office Jerusalem- Front Office

The main responsibilities include: In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:

• Undertakes or coordinates as appropriate, investigations into alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, abuse of authority, corporal punishment cases, SEA, allegations of child abuse and other types of misconduct or violations of UNRWA’s regulations, rules and administrative instructions throughout the Field Office and its installations including, but not limited to, schools, health centres and camps, applying and ensuring objectivity, impartiality and fairness throughout the investigative processes in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and the Agency Investigation Policy and the Agency's Guide to Conducting Misconduct Investigations; assists with specific assignments in other Fields if required.
• Reviews and assesses complaints and allegations, formulates investigation plans, reviews and analyses all information to determine its relevance and reliability, conducts interviews with staff and other involved parties, obtains and analyses potential documentary and electronic evidence, conducts investigative research, and determines the appropriate presentation of investigative results.
• Prepares plans, records, interviews, reports and ad hoc briefings pertaining to investigations.
• Prepares recommendations for improved controls, effectiveness, and/or efficiency of UNRWA operations based on findings of investigations and regularly appraises progress of investigations and assesses probable impact of investigation outcomes relative to strategies and advice accordingly.
• Offers advice and guidance to UNRWA staff engaged in investigations designated by Field Office Directors as needed; prepares Terms of Reference for investigations, conducts review of investigation procedures to ensure due process requirements are met; reviews investigation reports to ensure correct procedures have been adhered to.
• Implements technical guidance received from DIOS in relation to Investigations and investigations reports; keeps abreast of developments in the area of investigations, including UN jurisprudence; provides and obtains assistance, investigative information, and facilitates cooperation with local government officials and other outside organizations as needed.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).

Conditions of service

Monthly basic salary USD1825.40, payable in JD at UN monthly exchange rate, plus an allowance of 1000 NIS payable in JD at UNRWA rate, plus 35% of the basic salary as Special Occupational Allowance (SOA).

Other benefits include:

• Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency).
• Dependency allowances (if applicable).
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Compulsory medical insurance

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education Advanced university degree in investigations, police studies, law, international law or a related field; OR A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in applying investigation techniques in criminal or administrative inquiries can be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Additional formal training and/ or certification in various law enforcement methodologies and/ or fraud examination or investigations.

Work experience At least seven years of experience in the application of the knowledge acquired in investigations, police studies, law, international law or a related field with progressively responsible professional experience in applying investigation techniques in criminal or administrative inquiries or working as a criminal or administrative attorney; OR At least 10 years of experience in the application of the knowledge acquired in applying investigation techniques in criminal or administrative with progressively responsible professional experience in applying investigation techniques in criminal or administrative inquiries or working as a criminal or administrative attorney. Experience in drafting investigations reports.

Language(s) Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

 Leading and Supervising.

 Deciding and Initiating Action.

 Planning and Organizing.

 Following Instructions and Procedures.

 Great sense of discretion, confidentiality and tact.

Other Information:

The incumbent will be required to forward reports and or other information to the Director of DIOS upon request.

How to apply: To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

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