Austria: Senior Investigator

Background:

The Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) is responsible for planning, organizing and carrying out audits, evaluations and management reviews of the Organization's activities including field operations in order to determine the adequacy of risk management, governance and internal control, to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework, and to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Internal Oversight, the Senior Investigator will be responsible for investigations of cases of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, waste of resources, abuse of authority or other violations of the Organization's Common Regulatory Management Framework. More specifically, he/she will be tasked with:

• In accordance with established investigative practices, policies and procedures, planning, organizing, conducting and/or managing investigations of cases of alleged fraudulent and other financial misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, waste of resources, abuse of authority, or other violations of the Common Regulatory Management System (CRMS) including into harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation;

• Leading and co-ordinating teams of OIO staff members or other OSCE officials or consultants undertaking investigations in the respective duty station and/or in the field;

• Interviewing witnesses and subjects, taking statements, obtaining and reviewing pertinent documentation; analysing facts, determining findings, and preparing evidence for disciplinary bodies; formulating recommended corrective measures and tracking their implementation;

• Drafting and finalizing reports and other communications relating to investigations;

• Supporting other OSCE Executive Structures in commissioning and/or undertaking remote/local investigations;

• Conducting fraud risk assessments, monitoring the potential within programme areas and other activities and systems for fraud and other violations, and making recommendations for actions to address these risks in accordance with the Internal Oversight Plan; tracking implementation of agreed actions to address risks/exposures identified;

• Representing the OIO in working groups and other fora to help strengthen the OSCE’s response to the risk of fraud and other abuse;

• Leading and delivering staff trainings in investigation practices, policies and procedures, and ethical conduct;

• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in auditing, accounting, criminology, law or related field; certification in internal auditing or accounting (e.g. CPA, CA, CIA) or as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is desirable;

• A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in investigatory and/or fraud risk analysis work, including supervisory functions; at least two years of this experience at the international level; experience with conducting investigations into serious fraud and corruption matters and professional working environment violations is highly desirable;

• Thorough knowledge of and effective skills in investigative techniques, case preparation and reporting; solid research, analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to identify and participate in the resolution of issues/problems; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments;

• Demonstrated computer proficiency and the ability to use relevant software and other applications involved in criminal and administrative investigations, such as word processing, graphics software, spreadsheets and other statistical applications, internet, etc.; familiarity with and experience in the use of various research methodologies and sources, including electronic sources on the internet and other databases; experience in using data-mining solutions is desirable;

• Excellent knowledge of English is essential, including well-developed drafting and presentation skills; working knowledge of other OSCE languages, especially Russian, would be an asset;

• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with people of different national, religious and cultural backgrounds;

• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, ethical awareness and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under

http://www.osce.org/employment.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see http://www.osce.org/states.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation, therefore the maximum period of service in this post is 7 years.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.