UNDP Jobs - 69877- Intership with Investigations Section, OAI

Intership with Investigations Section, OAI

Location :

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

23-Jan-2017

Application Deadline :

18-Jan-17 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Investigations Section of the Office of Audit and Investigations (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 wilful disregard of UNDP regulations, rules, and administrative instructions, which involve UNDP staff and other personnel. The Investigations Section 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Investigations Quality Assurance Specialist, the intern provides support to the Investigations Section in the conduct of investigations into allegations of various types of wrongdoing.

In carrying out this overall function, the Intern:

Carries out research and drafts opinion memos on matters relating to the investigative process;
Assists in conducting preliminary assessments of complaints;
Assists in the conduct of interviews with subjects, complainants or witnesses;
Assists in identifying, collating and analyzing potential evidence;
Assists in drafting documents and communications with respect to cases under investigation;
Assists with the review of investigation reports and other documents to ensure that citations to evidence in footnotes are accurate and complete; and
Undertakes other related tasks as requested.

Competencies

Demonstrates integrity;
Demonstrates the ability to remain objective, neutral and independent;
Displays cultural sensitivity;
Produces timely, quality outputs;
Exercises sound judgment/analysis;
Ability to handle multiple tasks;
Writes clearly and effectively; and
Speaks clearly and convincingly.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher) in law, international crime and justice, criminal justice, forensic investigations or related field;
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) in law, international crime and justice, criminal justice, forensic investigations or related field; or
Have graduated with a university degree in law, international crime and justice, criminal justice, forensic investigations or related field and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Experience:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes (word, power point, excel) required; and
Interest and/or experience in dealing with investigations, administrative and/or disciplinary law or law enforcement is desirable.

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English required;
Proficiency in French and/or Spanish highly desirable; and
Proficiency in other languages desirable.

Conditions:

Have a valid visa to work in the US;
Letter of endorsement from a faculty member who has worked with the student in the recent past and who is knowledgeable on the student’s performance;
Complete and sign the “Application Form” which is available at http://www.undp.org/internships.
UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months.
UNDP does not pay for internships. Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP .The costs associated with the latter must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, etc.
Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out (i.e. New York, USA).
Have medical and life insurance.

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.