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Investigator

Category

Security

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Entebbe, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

12/6/2026
34 days left

Employer / Company

United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services logo
United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services
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Description (Public)

The Investigator is located in the Investigations Division of the Office of Internal Oversight Services in Entebbe, responsible for planning, organising, conducting and managing investigations of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, sexual exploitation and abuse.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Plan, organise, conduct and manage investigations of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources and sexual exploitation and abuse
  • Lead and supervise a team or teams of investigators, defining parameters and timetables
  • Decide on investigative tools, gather evidence, prepare testimony for tribunals and review pertinent documentation
  • Conduct interviews and take statements, analyse facts and determine findings
  • Formulate recommended corrective measures and related disciplinary and jurisdictional actions
  • Collaborate with other investigators and staff in accordance with ID/OIOS standard operating procedures
  • Collect and analyse data to identify trends and provide insights through reports and data visualisation

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law or a field relevant to investigations
  • A first-level university degree in law or a relevant field combined with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted
  • Successful completion of programmes in data analytics, business analytics or data science is an advantage

Skills & Competencies:

  • Knowledge of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to criminal and administrative investigations
  • Knowledge of research methodologies and electronic sources
  • Proven ability to gather evidence and interview suspects and witnesses
  • Ability to analyse and interpret data in support of decision-making
  • Clear and effective communication, teamwork and leadership

How to Apply

About United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services
Established in 1994, the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is an operationally independent office within the United Nations Secretariat. OIOS serves as an agent of change, promoting responsible administration of resources, a culture of accountability and transparency, and improved programme performance across the UN's global operations. Through its functional divisions, the office delivers objective information about the risks and challenges facing the Organization to help it better achieve its international mandates.

Mission

To provide internal oversight services that add value to and support the United Nations in achieving its mission by strengthening accountability, integrity, and transparency.

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