Closing date: Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Posting Title: Digital Forensic Investigator, P4
Job Code Title: INVESTIGATOR
Department/ Office: Office of Internal Oversight Services
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 12 December 2014-10 February 2015
Job Opening number: 14-ING-OIOS-37495-R-NAIROBI (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
- Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
- Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
- These posts are financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations. Extension of appointment will be subject to budgetary approval.
- This position is funded for a finite period of one year and may be subject to extension.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is an independent office reporting to the
Secretary-General and the General Assembly. The Investigations Division follows up on reports of possible violations of rules or regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources or abuse of authority. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Section at the headquarters office of the Investigations Division located in Nairobi, Kenya.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Digital Forensic Investigator will be responsible for the following duties:
- Plan, organize and conduct complex digital forensic investigations in cases of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of resources, or violations of the Organization’s regulations, rules and administrative instructions, in close cooperation with other investigative units, in accordance with ID/OIOS standard operating procedures and in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
- Identify, collect, recover, analyze and preserve electronic evidence in a forensically sound manner;
- Define the parameters and timetable of digital forensic investigations.
- Perform digital forensic analysis using validated techniques and methods.
- Lead the preparation of detailed forensic analysis reports: thoroughly document all methods, tools and activities; ensure that results are accurate, reliable, repeatable, and verifiable; present findings in an objective, clear and concise manner.
- Analyze digital forensic information.
- Develop standard operating procedures and guidelines for recovery and handling of electronic evidence, digital forensic analysis and forensic reports;
- Conduct peer reviews of forensic analysis reports.
- Ensure correct interpretation and proper referencing of forensic analysis results by other investigative units.
- Oversee or conduct regular training in Digital Forensic awareness.
- Provide expert consultations and testimony for tribunals.
- Conduct testing and maintain forensic equipment and tools;
- Maintain proficiency with industry standard tools and practices.
- As needed, provide guidance and supervision to new and junior staff members.
- Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of the theories, concepts, techniques and methods relevant to digital forensic investigations; ability to recover, analyse electronic evidence in a forensically sound manner and problem solve; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; ability to plan own work and manage conflicting priorities; ability to provide strategic direction, to plan and establish priorities for investigations; ability to gather and analyse electronic evidence. Ability to draft written and prepare complex reports of investigation and edit the work of others. Ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgment. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Shows pride in work and in 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.
Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; Shows willingness to learn new technology.
Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession. Actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally. Contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; Shows willingness to learn from others. Seeks feedback to learn and improve.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in investigation, law, police studies, digital forensics, computer science, information technology, information security, computer engineering or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in conducting digital forensic investigations. Experience in providing expert consultations or testimony for Tribunals or Court on digital forensic matters is required. Experience in conducting peer reviews of forensic analysis reports is required. Experience with forensic analysis of mobile devices is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of other official United Nations language is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on ‘The Application Process’ and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on ‘Manuals’ on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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