1. Purpose and Scope of Assignment

Under the overall supervision of the Manager, the Digital Forensic Investigator is required to provide digital forensic investigative services to assist investigations in IAIG. For cases assigned to them, the consultant will:

• Efficiently Plan, organize and conduct complex office and field based digital forensic investigations in cases of alleged misconduct, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, or violations of the UNOPS’ regulations, rules and operational instructions in accordance with IAIG standard operating procedures and in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
• Identify, collect, recover, analyze and preserve electronic evidence in a forensically sound manner.
• Manage workflow of individual investigation cases within the set timelines by defining the parameters and timetable of digital forensic investigations.
• Perform digital forensic analysis using validated techniques and methods.

• Lead the preparation of detailed forensic analysis reports: thoroughly document all methods, tools and activities; ensure that results are accurate, reliable, repeatable, and verifiable; present findings in an objective, clear and concise manner.
• Analyze digital forensic information.
• Develop standard operating procedures and guidelines for recovery and handling of electronic evidence, digital forensic analysis and forensic reports.
• Conduct peer reviews of forensic analysis reports.
• Ensure correct interpretation and proper referencing of forensic analysis results by other investigative units.
• Oversee or conduct regular training in Digital Forensic awareness.
• Provide expert consultations and testimony for tribunals.

• Conduct testing and maintain forensic equipment and tools.
• Maintain proficiency with industry standard tools and practices.
• Where needed, provide post-report support.
• International travel to UNOPS’ offices, including field missions, may be required depending on the case. Such travel could include missions to hardship duty stations. Authorized travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with UNOPS official travel policy. Consultant to submit proof of travel to IAIG.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

• Master’s degree in law, political studies, digital forensics, computer science, information technology, information security, computer engineering or a related field.
• Additional years of relevant work experience (2 years) in combination with relevant Bachelor’s degree, may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree.

• A relevant technical diploma and/or industry certifications in computer science or a related field and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree.