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UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST UNRWA UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance.

UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. For its international team, UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:

Senior Investigator Vacancy Announcement Number Grade Deadline for Applications Duty Station

14-HQ-AM-34 P-4 16 July 2014 Amman

Under direct supervision of the Chief, Investigations Division and under the overall direction and guidance of the Director, Internal Oversight Services (DIOS), the Senior Investigator is responsible for providing, undertaking or coordinating as appropriate investigations of potential breaches of neutrality, misconduct, fraud, misappropriation, corruption and mismanagement throughout the Agency. In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will: Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Perform the following independently or as a member of a team: a) Undertake or coordinate as appropriate, investigations of potential violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, etc. including breaches of neutrality, misconduct, fraud, misappropriation, corruption and mismanagement throughout the Agency, applying and ensuring objectivity, impartiality and fairness throughout investigative processes in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and Agency guidelines; b) Review and assess complaints and allegations; formulate investigation plans, review and analyse all information to determine its relevance and

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reliability, conduct interviews of staff and other involved parties, records interviews, obtains and analyses potential documentary and electronic evidence, conducts investigative research and determines the appropriate presentation of investigative results; c) Prepare reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to investigations; d) Prepare recommendations for corrective action and improved controls and effectiveness or efficiency of UNRWA systems and operations; e) Appraise progress of investigations and assess probable impact of investigation outcomes relative to strategies and advise colleagues accordingly; f) Coordinate with local officials, governments, and outside organizations and obtain internal support such as interpreters to facilitate investigative work; report outcomes of investigations to Chief, Investigations Division; Provide advice on best-practice with respect to investigations; Support investigations carried out by Field Offices and HQ Departments or other offices including advising Field Office Directors and HQ Directors and Chiefs on Terms of Reference and related plans for investigations; provide guidance on the conduct of such investigations in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and Agency guidelines; Provide support in the preparation of work plans and the establishment of priorities for the investigation function in the Agency including the prioritization of investigative work in consultation with his/her supervisor; monitor and support the work of investigative teams to ensure that outputs meet the required quality standards and are delivered according to schedule; Develop and participate in the development of the office’s policy and procedural framework and best practices and other lessons learned from investigative work; ensure that lessons learned from investigations are incorporated into the Agency policy and procedures and are shared widely at HQ Departments; assist in the development and implementation of investigators training; Work and coordinate closely with the other control and monitoring functions as appropriate; assess the potential for fraud and corruption in operational activities and make recommendations accordingly.

Professional Knowledge and Experience • Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in law or a related field; • Formal training and/or certification in various law enforcement methodologies/fraud examination or investigations; • Eight years of relevant experience applying internationally recognized investigation techniques in criminal or administrative inquiries, two of which at international level outside one’s home country; • Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Competencies • Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to investigations; practical experience in criminal or

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administrative investigations; familiarity with the use of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases; ability to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given; ability to plan work and manage conflicting priorities; Communication: Ability to articulate ideas in a clear and concise style; Technological awareness: Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications involved in criminal and administrative investigations; Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance; Proven ability to gather and review evidence; Proven ability to analyse large amounts of information and to provide reports that are factually correct, impartial and objective, concise, complete and logically organized.

Desirable Qualifications • Fluency in written and spoken Arabic; • Working knowledge of UN financial rules, regulations and procedures; • Good knowledge of the conditions prevailing in the Agency’s area of operations with the ability to appraise and evaluate the implications of economic, political, cultural and historical variables in those regions.

Additional Information The incumbent will be based in Amman and may be required to travel throughout the Agency’s area of operations in the Middle East.

Equivalency When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualification, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

Conditions of Service UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $72,605 net tax free with dependants or $67,611 single, plus post adjustment of 48% (subject to change without notice). Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks of annual leave. All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza and Syria) are family duty stations. Initial contract is for two years, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.

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. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. 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.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

General Information UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self attestation, confirming that they have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.

Date of issue: 17 June 2014 / SW