Board of Inquiry Officer

Guides MONUSCO Boards of Inquiry from case preparation through final reporting, ensuring evidence is complete, proceedings follow UN rules and recommendations are implemented. The role coordinates witnesses and mission offices, maintains confidential case records and advises leadership on accountability gaps.

• Review investigation reports and case documents to identify gaps and outstanding issues
• Draft convening orders and case-specific terms of reference for approval
• Brief Board members and administer confidentiality undertakings
• Guide proceedings under applicable UN rules, directives and administrative instructions
• Coordinate witness interviews and prepare accurate statements for review and signature
• Quality-assure Board reports, recommendations and complete case files
• Draft transmittal memoranda for senior mission and UN leadership
• Track case progress and follow up implementation of approved recommendations

• Relevant background in business administration, social sciences, law, humanities or a related area
• Experience in analytical report writing in English and French
• Ability to handle confidential information objectively and accurately
• Ability and willingness to work independently in challenging environments and undertake extensive travel when required

• Experience with a Board of Inquiry or another investigative body
• Experience handling confidential documents and familiarity with UN rules, regulations, manuals and policies

• Inquiry Administration
• Investigative Analysis
• Legal Drafting
• Evidence Review
• Witness Interviewing
• Case Management
• Report Writing
• Records Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Confidentiality

• BOI Tracker
• BOI Standard Operating Procedures

• Volunteer assignment via UNV for 317 days
• May involve on-site visits and extensive travel within the mission area
• Kinshasa is a family duty station under the stated MONUSCO conditions