Org. Setting and Reporting

The temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). The technical line of communication is maintained by the UN Department of Safety and Security. The temporary position is based in Port-au-Prince and is located in the Security Investigations Unit of the Safety and Security Section. The incumbent will report to the Chief Security Advisor (CSA) / Chief Security Officer (CSO).

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Investigator, P3 will be responsible for the following duties: - Supervises and manages the Special Investigations Unit. - Coordinates investigation cases throughout the mission area. - Plans, organizes, conducts, and manages investigations of alleged violation of UN Rules, Regulations and pertinent administrative issuances falling under Category II (misconduct). - Plans, organizes, conducts, and manages investigations of cases referred to the mission by the Office of lnternal Oversight Services. - Reviews investigation reports to ensure competency, completeness, and compliance with established procedures and policies. - Undertakes or oversees pre-response preparation, reception and recording of incident information, informing appropriate persons/offices during and after response, planning for response, and deployment to and control/processing of the incident scene. - Maintains and exhibit store and register with up-to-date information. - As required, undertakes investigation to identify information, find facts and establish evidence. Based upon the fact-finding, procedures and submits investigation reports to appropriate authorities; and conducts post-investigation tasks and other relevant authorities throughout the investigation process. - Directs and conducts incident response activities, to ensure evidence initially available is preserved for future analysis and investigations. - Manages an evidence/property management facility ensuring that the integrity of the evidence/property is being maintained. - Coordinate investigative works with other authorized investigative bodies. - As directed by the CSA/CSO, develops, and coordinates the delivery of professional investigation training courses. Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Provide factual documentation, upon which field operation management can base decisions related to incidents under investigation, allows accountability for incidents to be established and assists in deterring future incidents. Effectively ensure the safety and security of UN staff, UN property, project personnel and eligible dependents in field duty stations and enhance the credibility of the United Nations as an instrument of peace and justice. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education

An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent, such as a senior command and staff qualification, police academy) in security management, forensics, investigations, criminal law or similar A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience in military, police, security investigation management may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree A diploma from national police; or military academy resulting in an appointment as a commissioned officer in combfr1ation with two additional years of qualifying experience in military, police or security management at the rank of commissioned officer (Le. Lieutenant/ Inspector or equivalent) maybe accepted in lieu of a first level university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum. of five years with advanced university degree (seven years with a first level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in investigation with a military, police, security or international organization is required; At least two years of experience and exposure at the international level is required. At least one year of experience in a conflict or post conflict environment is required.

Languages

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This temporary job opening is being advertised for advance planning purposes pending formal approval of the relevant funding and staffing structures. An appointment may be terminated, or post level adjusted in accordance with the Staff Rules for such reasons as abolition of post or reduction of staff or committee funding approvals, for example in the event that the funding for the post is not approved or the mandate of the mission is not extended. The selected candidate will be expected to temporarily deploy until 30 June 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position

United Nations Considerations

According to 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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.