Background
The Investigations Section of the Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) is seeking to recruit
three (3) interns for its Global Fund Investigations Unit for six months, beginning around 15 January
2025.
The Global Fund Investigations Unit of OAI is responsible for conducting investigations into
allegations of misconduct, such as fraud, corruption, retaliation on whistleblowers, workplace
harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority, violation or willful disregard of UNDP
regulations, rules, and administrative instructions, which involve UNDP staff and other personnel under
UNDP's Global Fund-funded Grant implementation. OAI also investigates allegations of fraud and other
financial irregularities committed by contractors, implementing partners, and other third parties
deemed detrimental to UNDP.
OAI conducts investigations in accordance with the UNDP Legal Framework for Addressing
Non-Compliance with UN Standards of Conduct and the OAI Investigation Guidelines.
This vacancy is a call for an internship for the FY 2025. OAI will select the top three (3) applicants
for this internship beginning around 15 January 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
The interns support the Investigations Section in investigating allegations of various types of
wrongdoing.
In carrying out this overall function, the Interns may:
โข Assist in reviewing fraud cases reported to OAI.
โข Assist in identifying, collating, and analyzing potential evidence, including open-source
research, data analytics, and forensic reviews.
โข Allow OAI to enhance the efficiency of current fraud investigation processes.
โข Assist OAI in determining whether advanced data analytics, AI technologies, or process
automation could be used to expand the current applications in fraud investigations and
financial forensic review cases.
Competencies
โข Demonstrates integrity.
โข Demonstrates the ability to remain objective, neutral, and independent.
โข Displays cultural sensitivity.
โข Produces timely, quality outputs.
โข Exercises sound judgment/analysis.
โข Ability to manage multiple tasks.
โข Writes clearly and effectively, and,
โข Speaks clearly and convincingly.
Required Skills and Experience
Education
Applicants must, at the time of the application, meet one of the following requirements:
โข Be enrolled in a graduate degree program (a master's or higher) in computer science, data
science, forensic accounting, financial investigations, or other relevant applied scienceโ
preference for specialization in Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (MA).
โข Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (such as a
bachelor's degree or equivalent) in computer science, data science, forensic accounting,
financial investigations, or other relevant applied scienceโpreference for specialization in
Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (MA).
โข Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must
start the internship within one year of graduation.
โข Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the
internship as part of this program.
Qualifications and experience
โข Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required.
โข Hands-on experience developing, testing, and using AI or ML technologies for cognitive
analysis and process automation.
โข Familiar with AI and machine learning language tools like Python, R, and SQL.
โข Familiarity with forensic fraud investigations and internal audits is a plus.
Working Languages
โข Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
โข Fluency in French, Russian, Arabic, or Spanish is highly desirable.
โข Knowledge of additional United Nations official languages is an advantage.
Work arrangements
โข Internships are located at UNDP Headquarters in New York; however, OAI may decide that
the role may be home-based.
โข Interns would need to use their laptop/notebook if home-based.
โข Internships will be full-time.
โข The top applicants will be selected for internships starting around 15 January 2025 and for
six months.
Application process
The application should contain the following uploaded as one file
โข Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
โข Cover Letter of up to 500 words addressing the following questions: (i) Why would you like
to be considered for the internship, and what is your primary motivation for applying for
this role? (ii) What is your availability for a full-time internship with OAI?
โข Please note that the UNDP job site system allows only one upload of application documents,
so please make sure you merge all your documents (CV/ Resume, Cover Letter, etc.) into a
single file before uploading.
Terms and Conditions
Internships within the UN system are subject to the following conditions, which the candidates
should familiarize themselves with before applying:
โข The internship will last for six months.
โข Interns who are not financially supported by an institution or program, such as a university,
government, foundation, or scholarship program, will receive a stipend in accordance with
UNDP rules and regulations. A stipend is intended to help cover basic daily expenses related
to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, which the receiving
office must pay.
โข Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, passports, accommodation, and living expenses
are the responsibility of (a) The nominating institution, related institution, or government,
which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or (b) The intern.
โข Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their
internship with UNDP and must provide a medical certificate of good health before starting
the internship. UNDP will not reimburse the intern's medical insurance. Any costs arising
from accidents and illnesses incurred during an internship assignment will be the intern's
responsibility.
โข UNDP accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal effects that may occur during
the internship.
Subsequent Employment
The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but
to complement an intern's studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the
end of an internship. Only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.
Selected candidates must submit the following documents before being offered a Letter of
Acceptance for Internship
โข A duly completed UNDP Internship Application Form.
โข A signed UNDP Internship Agreement.
โข A copy of their CV/resume.
โข An official letter from the university confirming current enrolment and graduation date.
โข A copy of their passport/national ID card.
โข A copy of their school transcript.
โข A letter of endorsement/recommendation from a professor linked to the candidate's
current course of studies.
โข Proof of medical and life insurance is valid for the duty station and covers the duration of
the internship program.
Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially
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