Internship 2 positions -part-time- Investigations Section (Strategy, Intake & Analysis Team), Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI), UNICEF, NYHQ Paid/In-person (New York)

About the role

The Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) Investigations Section comprises teams across New York, Budapest and Nairobi. The Strategy, Intake and Analysis (SIA) team handles intake and initial assessments of new matters; policy, strategic and donor-related initiatives; and quality assurance reviews of investigation and other reports. OIAI is advertising for two part-time internships specifically to support the SIA team.

Modality and duration

• In-person (New York) preferred; remote considered on an exceptional basis
• Tentative start date: As soon as possible
• Duration: six months part-time (paid) with possibility of extension

Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Chief, Investigations (SIA) and direct supervision of an Investigation Manager, you will undertake the following tasks:

• Review incoming reports and assist with gathering additional information to conduct initial assessments, including by conducting open-source searches
• Analyze available information and evidence and prepare recommendations for case resolution, including whether matters should be predicated for investigation
• Draft reports (including closure notes and referral memoranda) and compile supporting documentation
• Assist with intake of new matters received on OIAI hotline by drafting responses to incoming reports, initiating cases in case management system (CMS) and preparing and organizing case files for new matters
• Assist with the collection and assembly of evidence, including by participating in witness interviews and reviewing and analyzing interview transcripts
• Assist with the preparation of statistical and other reports compiling and analyzing case-related data, for internal and external stakeholders
• Upon request, assist with other tasks undertaken by SIA, including legal research, policy review and development, and preparation of donor reports and related communications
• Carry out other tasks as may be assigned by OIAI management

Qualifications

• Graduated within the past two years or currently enrolled in a university or an Advanced Degree Program
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in legal activities and/or investigation-related functions
• Fluency in English is required
• Working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of another language, such as Chinese, Russian, Pashto or Bangla, is considered an asset
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive case-related information
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and relevant computer systems and applications
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapt to changing requirements

Core values and competencies

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do. The competencies required for this post are:

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others

Insurance requirement

UNICEF will not be responsible for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern's service, whether on or off UNICEF premises. The selected candidate must provide proof of enrolment in a health/accident plan prior to starting the internship.