Consultancy, Fraud Investigations Associate, OIAI New York HQ. Requisition #583903

Consultancy, Fraud Investigations Associate, OIAI New York HQ. Requisition #583903

Job no: 583903
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: New York
Level: Consultancy
Location: United States
Categories: Audit and Investigation

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BACKGROUND

Purpose of Activity/Assignment:

To support the work of the OIAI Fraud Investigation Team through the preparation of draft case assessments, identification, collation, presentation and analysis of data, requests for information from UNICEF and external sources, case file management and assistance in the drafting of reports, assessments and referrals.

Due to the nature and confidentiality of the work assignment for OIAI , the consultant will be required to work from the OIAI New York office on a regular basis.

Scope of Work:

Reporting to the Fraud Team Chief, the consultant will be required to:

• Assist the Fraud Team Chief in initial triage of new fraud allegations reported to OIAI;

• Interrogate UNICEF systems to obtain data and information pertaining to triage and case assessments;

• Compile, submit, collate and manage responses to information requests from complainants, whistleblowers, UNICEF personnel and external parties in furtherance of case triage and assessments;

• Ensure that OIAI case files are appropriately updated with all information obtained;

• Draft case assessments and referrals to Country Offices and UNICEF departments as appropriate for submission by the team Chief;

• Maintain and manage a fraud case status tracker for new allegations, assessments and investigations;

• Assist in the progression of fraud investigations through information requests, UNICEF system and open-source enquiries, participation in interview, production of synopses and other tasks as assigned;

• Produce Notes for the Record to form part of evidential case files used in assessments and investigations;

• Assist in review and assessment of backlog cases through information collation and drafting of assessment reports.

Terms of Reference / Deliverables

Deliverable 1

a) Development and population of a SharePoint-based fraud case tracker tool to show case status and the owner of all fraud cases received.

b)Conduct UNICEF systems interrogation, open-source enquiries, pursue information requests and produce accurate and timely NFRs with recommendations in support of case assessment decisions.

c) Manage, record and appropriately categorize case files in a structured format. Format to be in accordance with OIAI Investigations case management system and i-Sight case recording system, per prescribed formats of those systems.

d) Draft case assessment, closure, emails and other documents furtherance of case assessments. To produce NFR case assessments, referral memos and emails and supporting annexes, per prescribed OIAI formats, for review, signature and submission by Chief of Section

31 October 2025

Deliverable 2

a) Development and population of a Sharepoint- based fraud case tracker tool to show case status and owner of all fraud cases received.

b) Conduct UNICEF systems interrogation, open-source enquiries, pursue information requests and produce accurate and timely NFRs with recommendations in support of case assessment decisions.

c) Manage, record and appropriately categorise case files in a structured format. Format to be in accordance with OIAI Investigations case management system and i-Sight case recording system, per prescribed formats of those systems.

d) Draft case assessment, closure, emails and other documents furtherance of case assessments. To produce NFR case assessments, referral memos and emails and supporting annexes, per prescribed OIAI formats, for review, signature and submission by Chief of Section

30 November 2025

Deliverable 3

a) Development and population of a Sharepoint- based fraud case tracker tool to show case status and owner of all fraud cases received.

b) Conduct UNICEF systems interrogation, open-source enquiries, pursue information requests and produce accurate and timely NFRs with recommendations in support of case assessment decisions.

c) Manage, record and appropriately categorise case files in a structured format. Format to be in accordance with OIAI Investigations case management system and i-Sight case recording system, per prescribed formats of those systems.

d) Draft case assessment, closure, emails and other documents furtherance of case assessments. To produce NFR case assessments, referral memos and emails and supporting annexes, per prescribed OIAI formats, for review, signature and submission by Chief of Section

31 December 2025

Deliverable 4

a) Conduct UNICEF systems interrogation, open-source enquiries, pursue information requests and produce accurate and timely NFRs with recommendations in support of case assessment decisions.

b) Manage, record and appropriately categorise case files in a structured format. Format to be in accordance with OIAI Investigations case management system and i-Sight case recording system, per prescribed formats of those systems.

c) Draft case assessment, closure, emails and other documents furtherance of case assessments. To produce NFR case assessments, referral memos and emails and supporting annexes, per prescribed OIAI formats, for review, signature and submission by Chief of Section

31 January 2026

Deliverable 5

a) Conduct UNICEF systems interrogation, open-source enquiries, pursue information requests and produce accurate and timely NFRs with recommendations in support of case assessment decisions.

b) Manage, record and appropriately categorise case files in a structured format. Format to be in accordance with OIAI Investigations case management system and i-Sight case recording system, per prescribed formats of those systems.

c) Draft case assessment, closure, emails and other documents furtherance of case assessments. To produce NFR case assessments, referral memos and emails and supporting annexes, per prescribed OIAI formats, for review, signature and submission by Chief of Section

28 February 2026

Deliverable 6

a) Conduct UNICEF systems interrogation, open-source enquiries, pursue information requests and produce accurate and timely NFRs with recommendations in support of case assessment decisions.

b) Manage, record and appropriately categorise case files in a structured format. Format to be in accordance with OIAI Investigations case management system and i-Sight case recording system, per prescribed formats of those systems.

c) Draft case assessment, closure, emails and other documents furtherance of case assessments. To produce NFR case assessments, referral memos and emails and supporting annexes, per prescribed OIAI formats, for review, signature and submission by Chief of Section

31 March 2026

Deliverable 7

a) Conduct UNICEF systems interrogation, open-source enquiries, pursue information requests and produce accurate and timely NFRs with recommendations in support of case assessment decisions.

b) Manage, record and appropriately categorise case files in a structured format. Format to be in accordance with OIAI Investigations case management system and i-Sight case recording system, per prescribed formats of those systems.

c) Draft case assessment, closure, emails and other documents furtherance of case assessments. To produce NFR case assessments, referral memos and emails and supporting annexes, per prescribed OIAI formats, for review, signature and submission by Chief of Section 30 April 2026

Deliverable 8

a) Conduct UNICEF systems interrogation, open-source enquiries, pursue information requests and produce accurate and timely NFRs with recommendations in support of case assessment decisions.

b) Manage, record and appropriately categorise case files in a structured format. Format to be in accordance with OIAI Investigations case management system and i-Sight case recording system, per prescribed formats of those systems.

c) Draft case assessment, closure, emails and other documents furtherance of case assessments. To produce NFR case assessments, referral memos and emails and supporting annexes, per prescribed OIAI formats, for review, signature and submission by Chief of Section 31 May 2026

Deliverable 9

a) Conduct UNICEF systems interrogation, open-source enquiries, pursue information requests and produce accurate and timely NFRs with recommendations in support of case assessment decisions.

b) Manage, record and appropriately categorise case files in a structured format. Format to be in accordance with OIAI Investigations case management system and i-Sight case recording system, per prescribed formats of those systems.

c) Draft case assessment, closure, emails and other documents furtherance of case assessments. To produce NFR case assessments, referral memos and emails and supporting annexes, per prescribed OIAI formats, for review, signature and submission by Chief of Section 30 June 2026

Deliverable 10

a) Conduct UNICEF systems interrogation, open-source enquiries, pursue information requests and produce accurate and timely NFRs with recommendations in support of case assessment decisions.

b) Manage, record and appropriately categorise case files in a structured format. Format to be in accordance with OIAI Investigations case management system and i-Sight case recording system, per prescribed formats of those systems.

c) Draft case assessment, closure, emails and other documents furtherance of case assessments. To produce NFR case assessments, referral memos and emails and supporting annexes, per prescribed OIAI formats, for review, signature and submission by Chief of Section 31 July 2026

Deliverable 11

a) Conduct UNICEF systems interrogation, open-source enquiries, pursue information requests and produce accurate and timely NFRs with recommendations in support of case assessment decisions.

b) Manage, record and appropriately categorise case files in a structured format. Format to be in accordance with OIAI Investigations case management system and i-Sight case recording system, per prescribed formats of those systems.

c) Draft case assessment, closure, emails and other documents furtherance of case assessments. To produce NFR case assessments, referral memos and emails and supporting annexes, per prescribed OIAI formats, for review, signature and submission by Chief of Section

31 August 2026

Deliverable 12

a) Conduct UNICEF systems interrogation, open-source enquiries, pursue information requests and produce accurate and timely NFRs with recommendations in support of case assessment decisions.

b) Manage, record and appropriately categorise case files in a structured format. Format to be in accordance with OIAI Investigations case management system and i-Sight case recording system, per prescribed formats of those systems.

c) Draft case assessment, closure, emails and other documents furtherance of case assessments. To produce NFR case assessments, referral memos and emails and supporting annexes, per prescribed OIAI formats, for review, signature and submission by Chief of Section

30 September 2026

Qualifications

(1) Education

University degree in Law, accountancy, finance, or statistics would be advantageous to the position, however a Bachelors or equivalent plus relevant experience would be considered.

(2) Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

• 3 years experience of relevant work experience in combination with relevant education;Ability to analyse and present data;

• Ability to present data, issues and information in clear narrative format;

• Experience in an investigation environment, including case management, assessments or evidential review;

• Experience in use of IT, including bespoke databases;

• Data analysis;

• Open-source research;

• Report and memorandum writing;

Desirable:

• Fraud related experience would be an advantage;

• Fraud Investigation experience an asset;

United Nations system experience an asset.

Requirements: (DO NOT EDIT)

Completed profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system and

• Upload copy of academic credentials
• Financial proposal that will include/ reflect :
  • the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference.
  • travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR.
  • Any other estimated costs: visa, health insurance, and living costs as applicable.
  • Indicate your availability
• 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.
• Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process

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UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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Remarks:

As per 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.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, are encourage to apply are encouraged to apply.

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Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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Advertised: 09 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Deadline: 16 Sep 2025 Eastern Daylight Time