Result of ServiceDeliverables Work LocationLebanon Field Office Expected duration05 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent reports to the Senior Field Investigator. Supervises and provides technical guidance to such staff as may be designated by the Field Director to assist with specific investigations. The Consultant will be responsible for the activities described below and to assist the Specific Outputs/Tasks include but not limited to: 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 centres 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. Qualifications/special skillsRequired academic qualifications Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in investigations, or other relevant fields. At least seven years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience including investigation techniques in criminal or administrative inquiries or working as a criminal or administrative attorney, is required. Experience in drafting investigations reports, is required. LanguagesExcellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic. Competencies: Deciding and Initiating Action Following Instructions and Procedures Analyzing Delivering Results Managing Complexity and Change Total Remuneration: To be calculated based on received CVs and qualifications Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.