Osce: Associate Investigations Officer - Wien, Österreich - Norwegian Refugee Council

Beschreibung

NORDEM is NORCAP's programme on human rights, democracy and peace. NORDEM has a longstanding partnership with the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Norwegian experts have been assigned to support the Secretariat in Vienna and the various OSCE institutions and field missions.


On behalf of OSCE Secretariat, NORCAP is recruiting an Associate Investigation Officer to join the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) for a 12-month secondment in Vienna, Austria. N.B. This vacancy is open for Norwegian passport holders only.
The Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) is part of the OSCE Secretariat.

OIO is responsible for planning and delivering internal audits, investigations, and independent evaluations of the Organization's activities, including field operations.

The Investigation section of OIO independently assesses and, as appropriate, investigates indications/allegations of potential misconduct, malfeasance, waste of resources, or other violations of the OSCE's Regulatory Framework.

Under the supervision of the Senior Investigator, the Associate Investigation Officer will carry out diligences aimed at assessing whether allegations are substantiated and be involved in the planning, organising, conducting, and reporting on investigations within OIO's mandate.

This includes obtaining and analysing evidence and conducting interviews, as well as drafting and finalizing reports and communications.


Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Assessing incoming allegations to determine whether they are substantiated and represent a prima facie case of misconduct, and providing recommendations to the Senior Investigator;
• Planning, developing, conducting and drafting reports on administrative factfinding investigations in compliance with OSCE applicable instructions, policies and practices and the Uniform Guidelines for International Investigators;
• Assisting the Senior Investigator on complex investigations, and leading other investigations as required;
• Proposing investigation plans and timetables to the Senior Investigator;
• Conducting interviews, taking statements and analysing facts and findings, obtaining and reviewing pertinent documentation, and preparing relevant evidence with a specific attention to the chain of custody and due process;
• Drafting reports, recommending corrective actions as appropriate, and undertaking postinvestigation tasks as relevant;
• Providing guidance and advice to investigative teams;
• Making proposals for improving investigation practices, policies and procedures, and internal Audit working programmes, as appropriate;
• Developing and proposing recommended improvements of a remedial and/or innovative nature to improve the control and accountability framework of OSCE;
• Following up on implementation of recommendations, appraising their adequacy based on the results achieved by the actions undertaken;
• Making proposals for best practices to be incorporated within Internal Audit working programmes or OSCE regulations, as appropriate;
• Performing other related duties and assignments as required

Qualifications:

• Firstlevel university degree in Law, Applied Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Accounting, or another relevant discipline;
• A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in investigative activities (including contexts such as judicial procedures and internal audit work);
• Demonstrated experience investigating complex and serious cases of fraud, corruption and other misconduct;
• Demonstrated experience using research, analytical and problemsolving skills including ability to efficiently and accurately identify, assess and summarize investigative issues and findings, observations and recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience in report writing and conveying complex information in a clear and concise manner;
• Professional fluency in English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills; working knowledge of another official OSCE language is desirable;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• Proven interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

What we offer

• Rewarding work for a renowned global organisation
• Access to a network of humanitarian, peace, and development professionals
• Join NORCAP's team of experts and be considered for future assignments elsewhere
• A dedicated Staff Care Unit

How to apply

• Approved Health Certificate will be required prior to contract commencement and assignment
• Feedback will be given to all applicants within four weeks after the closing of this advertisement.