Position Title: Deputy Director, Investigations Division

Job Code: VN 2024 568

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade D1

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 06 October 2024

Context:

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIO) reports to the Director General and provides IOM with internal audit, investigations and evaluation services.

The Investigations Division of OIO undertakes preliminary assessments and investigations into alleged violations of IOM’s regulations, rules and relevant administrative instructions, such as, but not limited to, fraud, theft and embezzlement, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of privileges and immunities or of authority, harassment, whistle-blower retaliation or other acts or omissions in conflict with the general obligations of IOM personnel. Mandate over third parties.

Under the direct supervision of the Director, OIO, the Deputy Director, Investigations Division will be responsible for the following duties:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Direct and manage activities of the OIO Investigations Division, including its Regional Investigation Centers, in an efficient and effective manner, in order to meet the needs of the Organization as well as the expectations of all stakeholders.
2. Direct and plan the conduct of investigations in OIO in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures, ensuring that the resulting reports are of a high quality and issued timely.
3. Manage, guide, and train, Investigators, experts and Consultants, fostering teamwork and communication among staff across organisational boundaries.
4. Identify systemic weaknesses and deficiencies encountered in investigations and submit draft management letters with recommendations to the Director for submission to Senior Management.
5. Formulate, monitor and report on an annual plan of work, taking into account emerging caseloads and profiles and establish the modalities to be used in assessing risks and determining priorities for complaints received and cases to be investigated.
6. Directly perform investigations of very high priority, sensitive and complex cases, where necessary.
7. Formulate and implement policies and procedures for the management of investigations into allegations of wrongdoing and contribute to the formulation of policies and procedures for the promotion of ethical conduct and accountability in the Organization.
8. Prepare periodic reports on the status and results of investigations to internal and external stakeholders, in line with applicable agreements and policies.
9. Formulate and implement a strategy for communicating the investigations function to staff and external stakeholders to make them understand how the function operates and helps to strengthen integrity and accountability.
10. Liaise and represent OIO with entities and stakeholders within and outside IOM on matters concerning investigations.
11. Coordinate and maintain collaboration with oversight offices of other United Nations agencies and organizations.
12. Support the Director, OIO in ensuring that resources allocated for the investigations function are properly applied both in the short and long term.
13. Represent the Director, OIO and act on their behalf in their absence, as delegated.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Law or another directly related field from an accredited academic institution with fifteen years of relevant professional experience in investigatory work.

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of fifteen years progressively responsible professional work of which at least ten years must be of investigatory or prosecutorial work; and,
• Ten years of managerial experience (including team leadership), preferably in an international environment.

Desirable:

• Field experience in complex and challenging operating environments.

Skills

• Excellent management and technical leadership skills;
• Strong sense of impartiality, objectivity and confidentiality;
• Mature judgment and initiative, energy and tact;
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting to achieve impact;
• Ability to lead in the formulation and implementation of polices relating to investigations;
• Ability to establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the Organization; and,
• Strong knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures is highly desirable.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.