Re-Advertisement: Investigation Officer, P-2, TA ( 364 days), New York or remote/home-based, Office of Internal Audit and Investigation, #00132786

Positions at the P-2 level are considered as early-career professionals who both handle their own cases and provide investigative and operational support to the section Chief and Investigations Managers on assigned cases. Responsibilities are carried out with autonomy but under supervision, with guidance provided on investigative strategies and priorities. The primary focus of managerial oversight is to ensure that the Investigations Officer receives the necessary guidance and support to ensure that results are delivered in accordance with the vision set forward by the leadership of the Section and Investigations Service; and that the Investigations Officer is able to develop their investigative skills so as to be able to evolve in their investigation career.Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director of Investigations and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Strategy, Intake & Analysis Unit, the Investigations Officer will be a key member of the team responsible for planning and conducting investigations (in both the English and French languages) of allegations of fraud, abuse of authority, mismanagement, harassment, sexual misconduct and/or retaliatory actions in or affecting UNICEF.The Investigations Officer will also provide support to the day-to-day operational and specialized activities of the investigation function, to enhance the smooth running of the supervisor’s work and the section’s operations.NOTE: This post has the possibility of remote/home-based modality, reporting to the New York-based Chief of the Strategy, Intake & Analysis Unit. The position will require travel to UNICEF locations, often in difficult duty stations.  Duty travel for those working remotely outside of the designated duty station is subject to certain applicable restrictions.

This is a re-advertisement of the position. Those who applied to the previous advertisement do not need to re-apply; they are still being considered.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to a Future

The Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) is an independent office reporting to UNICEF's Executive Director and the Executive Board. The Investigations Service investigates reports of possible violations of rules or regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, sexual exploitation and abuse and other forms of violations.

• Plan and carry out initial assessments and investigations into allegations of misconduct, including mismanagement, malfeasance, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, and breaches of UN regulations, rules, and administrative issuances, with a particular focus on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment cases.
• Independently conduct and document interviews with complainants, victims, witnesses, and subjects; obtain formal statements; and analyse the information gathered to assess credibility and relevance.
• Collect, secure, and maintain evidentiary material, both physical and electronic, ensuring rigorous documentation and preservation of the chain of custody.
• Evaluate the nature of cases to identify elements that may constitute criminal conduct, and prepare recommendations for referral to national authorities where appropriate.
• Research and analyse case-related issues, drawing on investigative records and other reliable sources to verify facts, identify relevant precedents, and prepare draft findings and supporting materials.
• Undertake and lead investigative travel to UNICEF locations, including those in challenging operational contexts, to collect evidence, conduct interviews, and liaise with relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute actively to investigative strategy discussions and planning meetings, proposing approaches, timelines, and evidence-gathering methods.
• Apply and help refine investigative methodologies to maintain high professional standards, ensure completeness, and strengthen the effectiveness of investigative processes.
• Produce (in both English and French) clear, accurate, and well-structured written outputs, summaries, and other documentation that set out findings, analysis, and recommendations for appropriate action; follow through on post-investigation requirements.
• Draft, edit, and finalize official correspondence and communications in both English and French, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to organizational formats.
• Carry out additional duties in support of the investigations function, as needed, to contribute to the Section’s overall objectives.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  Investigations_P2_NYHQ or remote_VA (29 Aug 2025).pdf

To qualify as an  advocate for every child you will have… 

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Law, Criminology, law, criminal investigation, related field and any other related fields.
• Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Audit and Investigation, Misconduct Investigations, Fraud Investigations, SEA Investigations, Sexual Harassment Investigations, Abuse of Authority Investigations, UN experience. and any other related fields.. and any other related fields.
• Skills: Investigation, Leadership, Organizational Planning, Research, Supervision, Vetting.
• Language Requirements : French - Proficient, English - Proficien

Desirables:

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
• Master's degree, UNICEF experience, Case management systems, MS Office proficiency, Spanish, Arabic Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children's data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable male candidates from low-income countries are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

UNICEF staff members holding fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before 31 December 2025, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reduction. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post. For other scenarios where a Temporary Assignment may be possible, please refer to Additional guidance on IP to IP temporary assignments after completion of the full TOD.pdf (accessible to UNICEF personnel only).

The conditions of a temporary assignment, including relocation entitlements, will depend on the status of the staff member's original appointment and may be limited in accordance with applicable UNICEF policies, procedures, and practices in force.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.