Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Investigations Division (ID) of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in New York. The Senior Investigations Assistant will report to the Digital Forensic Investigator in New York. OIOS is the internal oversight body of the United Nations and assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the Organization through the provision of audit, investigation, and inspection and evaluation services. ID/OIOS investigates reports of possible violations of rules, regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources and abuse of authority.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, and under the direction of the Digital Forensic Investigator, the Senior Investigations Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: • Collects, organizes, and analyzes information and data related to possible misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, or violations of the Organization’s regulations and rules and administrative instructions; • Assists in preparing detailed forensic analysis reports: ensures that results are accurate, reliable, repeatable, and verifiable; presents findings in an objective, clear, and concise manner; provides testimony for tribunals as needed; • Conducts advanced electronic analysis and visualization; evaluates supporting evidence and information on investigative cases; conducts specialized public data searches; • Assists investigators with open-source online research and properly archives relevant evidence; • Assists the Digital Forensic Investigator in conducting investigations to define, analyze, present, share, and document case-related data, intelligence, and evidentiary material; • Performs digital forensic analysis using validated techniques and methods, including indexing email evidence using INTELLA or similar software tools; • Processes forensic data and evidence for ID case work: assists investigators in preparing requests for ICT services for obtaining evidence and electronic data; follows up on requests and keeps track of the chains of custody and descriptions of data; • Creates forensic images of evidence hard disk drives, and assists in performing the post-image analysis; ensures that all forensic images are securely backed up in the tape drives; assists in drafting the forensic analysis reports; ensures data consistency, accuracy, and adequate set-up for investigators to analyze data; • Manages storage and backup systems for digital forensic evidence, including the transfer of data received from headquarters or other agencies; • Provides training and assistance with research and analysis tools, and forensic software; • Works collaboratively and in coordination with colleagues to achieve Organizational goals, in accordance with standard operating procedures and in compliance with Organizational regulations and rules; • Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making; • Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or presentations; and • Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of the theories, concepts, techniques and methods relevant to investigations, computer forensics; ability to recover, analyse electronic evidence in a forensically sound manner and problem solve; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; ability to provide strategic direction, to plan and establish priorities for investigations; ability to gather and analyze electronic evidence. Ability to draft written and prepare complex reports of investigation and edit the work of others. Ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgment. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve Organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Technological Awareness: Knowledge and understanding of tools and programs relevant to digital analysis of forensic investigation material. Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. A first-level university degree in Law, Investigations, Criminology, Forensics, Information Technology or other relevant area is desirable.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of work experience in investigation-related work, data analysis, digital analysis of evidence or related area is required. Experience in conducting professional investigatory work in law enforcement, government, national or international investigation agency is desirable. Experience in performing forensic analysis is desirable. Experience of working in an international or multilateral public institution is desirable. One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable. NOTE: “Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ” Knowledge of” equals a rating of” confident” in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This post is financed by the regular budget of the United Nations. The appointments, or assignments, and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval, or extension of the mandate. Appointments or assignments against these positions are for an initial period of one year. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or higher who apply for a GS position will require two years less of experience than what they would need with a secondary school diploma only. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Applicants who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions may have their application information and roster status shared with other United Nations Organizations. Such applicants may be contacted by other United Nations Organization for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest. Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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