UNICEF · 1 week ago
Investigations Consultant – Donor Reporting & Compliance, Office of Internal Audit and Investigations, Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI), New York. Req# 589061
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expUNICEF is the world's leading children's rights organization, working to promote children's survival, protection, and development. The Investigations Consultant will support the Office of Internal Audit and Investigations in managing donor reporting and compliance related to allegations of misconduct, fraud, and sexual exploitation and abuse.
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Responsibilities
Support the implementation of the UNICEF Policy on Disclosure of Integrity-Related Information to Public Sector Resource Partners by preparing standard reports on SEA and fraud cases, conduct reviews of confidential case-related information to ensure accuracy of information and flag potential issues and provide updates on cases that have already been reported to donors
Collect and maintain consolidated data and information on fraud cases, providing updated case lists upon request and on a monthly basis
Extract and analyze data from UNICEF systems, including internal OIAI case management systems and UNICEF systems that contain information relevant to donor funding, to support preparation of the standard reports referenced above, and provide insights into underlying developments and trends through narrative and visual information
Develop, streamline and maintain tracking and triage system for donor-related requests and matters, as well as a schedule of reporting-related deadlines, and follow-up on outstanding tasks
Review and prepare draft responses to requests for integrity-related information from donors and other resource partners
Provide advice and information to PSEA and fraud focal points within UNICEF Country and Regional Offices, as well as other stakeholder offices, about integrity considerations in donor reporting and standard donor reporting practices for SEA and fraud-related matters
Conduct reviews of integrity provisions in draft agreements with UNICEF donors to ensure compliance with internal policy requirements and best practices, as well as consistency with existing language in similar agreements
Conduct research on donor reporting practices for SEA and fraud practices across other UN oversight offices and draft recommendations for improving consistency in reporting practices between oversight offices for dealing donor reporting challenges
Develop guidance, templates and training materials that are tailored to specific audiences, as well as external and internal stakeholders, that support the implementation of the Policy on Disclosure of Integrity-Related Information to Public Sector Resource Partner across UNICEF, taking into consideration other policies in UNICEF’s regulatory framework
Assist in coordinating meetings with donors, preparing briefing materials, and supporting the advancement of related strategic initiatives
Report on overall and workstream-specific support provided in the implementation of the UNICEF Policy on Disclosure of Integrity-Related Information to Public Sector Resource Partners
Prepares and/or reviews draft fraud and SEA notification for standard reporting to donors
Maintain, update and streamline tracking systems to support standard fraud and SEA reports
Conduct review of integrity provisions in draft agreements under negotiation with public sector donors
Draft responses to inquiries from donors and other UNICEF offices
Update templates, guidance documents and planning materials critical to policy implementation
Submission of 12 monthly progress reports that confirm that standard donor reports have been submitted, in line with donor reporting work plan, and summarize support provided in policy implementation, including
Number of fraud reports and SEA notification completed, including where underlying case review was required
Specific updates and modifications made, as well as data entered, into tracking systems
Reviews provided resulting in specific changes proposed to integrity-related provisions, including reflecting these changes in internal filing and tracking systems
Responses finalized for follow-up inquiries, including where underlying case review was required
Final written products produced, along with internal documentation and approvals, for any changes made to templates, guidance notes or other relevant documents
Qualification
Required
An advanced university degree in investigations, law, data management, programme management, external relations, public policy, finance or another directly relevant field, or relevant training and experience in the field of investigations
1-2 years of prior experience with data analysis and data management
Strong oral and written communication skills, especially in relation to data visualization and analysis
Excellent data management & analytical skills
Preferred
Prior experience with donor reporting
Prior experience in developing data management and tracking tools, such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI and SAP Data Management
Prior experience handling sensitive and/or confidential information
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is considered an asset
Experience in an international or multilateral public institution is desirable
Benefits
Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF.
At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.
UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities.
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