Field Investigator At UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East

Undertakes or coordinates as appropriate, investigations into alleged misconduct,
malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, abuse of authority,
corporal punishment cases, SEA, allegations of child abuse and other types of misconduct or
violations of UNRWA’s regulations, rules and administrative instructions throughout the Field
Office and its installations including, but not limited to, schools, health centers and camps,
applying and ensuring objectivity, impartiality and fairness throughout the investigative
processes in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and
the Agency Investigation Policy and the Agency’s Guide to Conducting Misconduct
Investigations; assists with specific assignments in other Fields if required;
Reviews and assesses complaints and allegations, formulates investigation plans, reviews and
analyses all information to determine its relevance and reliability, conducts interviews with
staff and other involved parties, obtains and analyses potential documentary and electronic
evidence, conducts investigative research, and determines the appropriate presentation of
investigative results;
Prepares plans, records, interviews, reports and ad hoc briefings pertaining to investigations;
Prepares recommendations for improved controls, effectiveness, and/or efficiency of
UNRWA operations based on findings of investigations and regularly appraises progress of
investigations and assesses probable impact of investigation outcomes relative to strategies
and advice accordingly;
Offers advice and guidance to UNRWA staff engaged in investigations designated by Field
Office Directors as needed; prepares Terms of Reference for investigations, conducts review
of investigation procedures to ensure due process requirements are met; reviews investigation
reports to ensure correct procedures have been adhered to;
Implements technical guidance received from DIOS in relation to Investigations and
investigations reports; keeps abreast of developments in the area of investigations, including
UN jurisprudence; provides and obtains assistance, investigative information, and facilitates
cooperation with local government officials and other outside organizations as needed;
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).