Associate Investigation Officer - Wien, Österreich - OSCE

OSCE

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Wien, Österreich

vor 2 Tagen

Geschrieben von:

Anna Müller

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Beschreibung

Background:

This position is open for secondment only and participating States are kindly reminded that all costs in relation to an assignment at the Secretariat must be borne by their authorities.

The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence
- and security-building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.

The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairmanship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions.

The Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) is part of the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna, Austria.

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

The work of OIO assures the adequacy of governance, risk management, and internal control, ensures compliance with the Organization's internal control framework, and enhances performance and the efficiency and effectiveness of 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.

As a result, OIO prepares reports on such situations for the attention of the OSCE Secretary General and relevant Heads of Missions/Institutions which may be used as a basis for evidence-based accountability mechanisms.

In an appraisal and advisory capacity, the investigation section of OIO also participates in the protection of the OSCE against fraud through recommendations aimed at strengthening prevention, detection and deterrence at all levels in the Organization.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Senior Investigator, as Associate Investigation Officer, you will support the assessment of incoming indications or allegations for referral to investigation and the investigation of cases of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, waste of resources, or other violations of the Organization's Regulatory Framework in accordance with OSCE applicable instructions, policies and practices.

More specifically, you will be tasked with the following:
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 fact-finding 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 post-investigation 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.

Necessary Qualifications:

First-level 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 problem-solving 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 com