Grade: P4
Vacancy no.: RAPS/1/2024/IAO/01
Publication date: 29th February 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 2nd April 2024
Job ID: 11697
Department: IAO
Organization Unit: IAO
Location: Geneva
Contract type: Fixed Term
The following are eligible to apply:
- ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations.
- External candidates.
Staff members with at least five years of continuous service with the Office are encouraged to apply.
Applications from candidates who have already separated from ILO service upon retirement or early retirement, will not be considered.
The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
The ILO welcomes applicants with experience in working within ILO constituents (governments, employersโ and business membership organizations, and workersโ organizations).
Applicants from non- or under-represented member States, or from those member States which staffing forecasts indicate will become non- or under-represented in the near future would be particularly welcome. A list of these countries can be found here: ILO Jobs: Non- and under-represented Member States
In addition to the interviews and tests that any candidate may be required to take, successful completion of the ILO Assessment Centre is required for all external candidates and any internal candidate applying to a higher category.
Notwithstanding the general considerations set out in the ILO Staff Regulations, this vacancy announcement is the only authoritative document pertaining to the qualifications required for this position. The minimum required qualifications were determined in view of the specific duties and responsibilities of this position.
The specific language requirements for this position are detailed hereunder. However, candidates applying for the professional category vacancies who have not already successfully completed their probationary period within the ILO and whose mother tongue is not one of the working languages of the Office (English, French and Spanish), shall be required to possess a fully satisfactory working knowledge of at least one of the ILO working languages. If appointed they may be required to acquire a knowledge of a second working language of the Office during their initial years of service.
Introduction
The position is located in the Investigation and Inspection Unit, Office of Internal Audit and Oversight (IAO) of the ILO. IAO is an independent oversight function, which is responsible for internal audit, investigation and inspection activities. Its activities cover all ILO operations world-wide and aims to provide independent assurance to the Director-General and the Governing Body on ILOโs systems of governance, risk management and internal control as well as undertake fact-finding investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, other financial irregularities, waste and misuse of resources, other acts of administrative misconduct, retaliation against whistle blowers and sexual exploitation and abuse.
The Senior Investigator is responsible for planning, conducting and reporting on investigations in accordance with the Conference of International Investigators Principles and Guidelines, jurisprudence of the ILOAT and IAOโs Standard Operating Procedures.
The position reports to the Chief of the Investigation and Inspection Unit under the general direction of the Director of the IAO.
Description of Duties
1. Undertake initial assessments into allegations, identifying key issues and lines of inquiry.
2. Develop an investigation plan for each case setting out the work required and the order of completion.
3. Prepare and conduct interviews, ensure evidence collection is conducted with integrity.
4. Analyse the available evidence and prepare investigation reports. Propose appropriate remedial measures for management consideration based on the results of the investigation to minimize the impact of violations and improve internal controls.
5. Supervise and report on the work of investigator colleagues or other internal or external professionals working with IAO as needed.
6. Monitor best practices of internal investigations in international organizations and provide suggestions for updating IAO policies and procedures accordingly, as appropriate.
7. Represent the Office at inter-agency forums and participate in meetings on issues related to investigation and inspection.
8. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.Required qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree (Masterโs or equivalent) in law or other relevant fields relating to investigations. A first-level university degree (Bachelorโs or equivalent) in the afore-mentioned field or other relevant fields with an additional two years of relevant experience, in addition to the experience stated below, will be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience
At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in administrative or law-enforcement investigation and/or fraud examination, including at the international level. Prior experience in the UN system is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
Excellent command of one working language (English, French, Spanish) of the Organization and a working knowledge of a second working language. One of these languages must be English.
Competencies
In addition to the ILO core competencies, this position requires:
โข Excellent drafting skills to prepare reports of inspection/investigation findings and recommendations effectively and adequately
โข Effective oral communication skills to interact with staff at all levels and externally to third parties.
โข Interviewing skills in the context of administrative investigations and in accordance with the CII Principles and Guidelines and the standard operating procedures.
โข Sound knowledge of Organizationโs mandate, financial rules, procedures, regulations, policies, plans and priorities of Organisationโs activities.
โข Computer skills, with a good knowledge of computer programs and software packages.
โข Ability to take decisions and to communicate effectively.
โข Ability to work with the minimum of supervision and guidance.
โข Ability to handle confidential matters.
โข Ability to work with tact, total discretion and ability to deal with staff members on issues that are sensitive to cultural differences.
โข Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.Conditions of employment
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to ILO Staff Regulations and other relevant internal rules. Any offer of employment with the ILO is conditional upon certification by the ILO Medical Adviser that the person concerned is medically fit to perform the specific inherent requirements of the position offered. In order to confirm an offer from the ILO the successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination.
- The first contract will be issued for a twenty-four month period.
- A successful external candidate will be on probation for the first two years of assignment.
- Any extension of contract beyond the probation period is subject to satisfactory conduct and performance.
For more information on conditions of employment, please visit the ILO Jobs International Recruitment page.
Important Information
Any officials of the General Service category interested in applying to this position are hereby informed that, if selected, they will be offered the salary and allowances applicable to the grade of the position applied for, which may result in substantial changes in their take-home remuneration. In accordance with Article 3.4 of the Staff Regulations, the salary of an official, upon promotion, shall in no case be greater than the maximum salary of the grade to which he or she was promoted. For any questions or clarifications, please contact your HR partner at hrpartner@ilo.org
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
Evaluation (which may include one or several written tests and a pre-interview competency-based assessment centre) and the interviews will tentatively take place during the 3 to 4 months following the application deadline. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.
Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical tests or interviews.
The ILO has zero tolerance for acts of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and is determined to ensure that all staff members and all beneficiaries of ILO assistance do not suffer, directly or indirectly, from sexual exploitation and abuse.
To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organisation, the ILO may conduct a background verification of candidates under consideration.Fraud warning
The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.