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Investigator

Office of Internal Oversight ServicesVienna, Austria
Category | Grade:Professional | P-4Deadline:14 Sep 2026Job ID:270014Posted on:24 Jul 2026
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Overview

Leads OIOS investigations into misconduct, fraud, corruption and abuse, defining case scope, supervising teams, interviewing witnesses, analysing evidence, preparing testimony and reports, recommending corrective or disciplinary action, and identifying case trends through data analysis.

Department: Investigations Division

Languages

Required: English

Desired: French

Job Areas

  1. Compliance, Ethics & Enterprise Risk
  2. Legal, Rule of Law & Justice

Minimum Experience

7 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage investigations into misconduct, fraud, corruption and abuse
  • Lead investigation teams and define case parameters, methods and timelines
  • Gather evidence, review documents and prepare tribunal testimony
  • Interview subjects and witnesses and record statements
  • Analyse facts and recommend corrective, disciplinary or jurisdictional action
  • Draft investigation reports and formal communications
  • Manage investigation logistics and financial resources
  • Analyse case data to identify trends and support management decisions

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in law or a relevant field, or a bachelor’s degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
  • At least seven years of progressively responsible investigation experience with supervisory functions
  • Experience interviewing subjects and witnesses
  • Experience conducting international investigations
  • Experience in an international or multilateral public institution
  • English at UN Level III

Skills

Administrative InvestigationsCriminal InvestigationsEvidence GatheringInvestigative InterviewingCase ManagementTeam LeadershipFact AnalysisReport WritingCorrective ActionData Visualisation

Tools

Electronic Research DatabasesData Visualisation Tools

Additional info

  • One-year appointment subject to extrabudgetary funding
  • The role requires travel to remote locations for extended investigations