Investigation Officer Fraud, P-2, Temporary Position (364 days), Office of Internal Audit & Investigation, Budapest, Hungary #00131853
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Job no: 579832
Contract type: Temporary Appointment
Duty Station: Budapest
Level: P-2
Location: Hungary
Categories: Audit and Investigation
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built – we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career, while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
For every child, an advocate
How can you make a difference?
Within the Investigations Section, Investigations units based in New York, Nairobi and Budapest handle investigations and certain complex assessments. The Strategy, Intake and Analysis unit processes and assesses incoming allegations; conducts quality assurance reviews of investigation and other reports; and supports internal and external reporting as well as policy and strategy-related initiatives. The Fraud Team, led by a dedicated Investigations Manager (Fraud Team Lead), is dedicated to handling fraud and corruption matters, as further described below.
- Review incoming allegations of fraud, conduct initial assessments and make recommendations as to the appropriate course of action (e.g., conversion to investigation, closure and/or referral to another office or entity).
- Identify, research, collect and analyze information and evidence from internal and external sources, including electronic/digital evidence.
- Communicate in a timely and professional manner with relevant UNICEF offices at the headquarters, country and regional levels, as well as external offices (e.g. other UN agencies), on cases of suspected fraud.
- In the context of third-party cases, review third-party investigation plans/reports and special audit terms of reference/reports, and provide targeted guidance to UNICEF offices as appropriate.
- Assist with planning, organizing and conducting investigations, including by participating in field investigation missions.
- Plan for and conduct interviews of witnesses, including sources of reports/potential whistleblowers.
- Draft written outputs, including referral memorandums, notes for the record, investigation and closure reports, and advisory reports.
- Maintain complete and well-structured case files.
- Assist with compiling and analyzing case-related information for internal and external reporting purposes.
- Performs other duties as required.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:
Investigations Officer-P2 Fraud TA as of 23 Jan 2025.pdf
To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…
- Minimum requirements
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- Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Law/Legal Studies, Legal Practice, and any other related fields.
- Work Experience: At Least 2 years of relevant work experience in legal, legal affairs, legal activities, intelligence research, criminal investigation, administrative investigations, fraud investigations, misconduct investigations, evidence collection, fraud schemes analysis.
- Skills: Analytical skills, fraud analysis, investigation, communication
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
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- Desirables
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- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, French, Spanish) or a local language
- United Nation experience, Microsoft Office (incl. Excel)
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies.
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For every child, you demonstrate ․․․
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are ․․․
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drives to achieve impactful results
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
As per 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.
UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable male candidates from programme countries are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. For effective collaboration, we encourage flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones while prioritizing staff wellbeing.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
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