Investigation Specialist

Overview

Provides digital forensic investigative support to OIG investigations and advises on enhancements to the Organization's integrity policies.

Tasks Summary

• Provides digital forensic investigative support to OIG investigations.
• Identifies, collects, analyses and preserves electronic evidence and data.
• Performs digital forensic analysis using validated techniques, methods and tools.
• Assists in understanding the results of digital forensic examination.
• Prepares detailed, clear and concise forensic analysis reports.
• Ensures digital forensic investigation activities are targeted and relevant.
• Supports investigative personnel with data visualization and presentation.
• Participates in the organization and follow-up of interviews and consultations.
• Provides support to policy-related initiatives and internal guidelines.
• Maintains proficiency with digital forensic tools and keeps a technological watch.
• Prepares and delivers tailored training sessions.
• Maintains OIG records and stores materials related to investigations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in digital forensics, investigations and evidence handling, e-discovery processes and data analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the latest digital forensic techniques (acquisition and analysis), digital forensic tools, methodologies, and protocols.
• Demonstrated knowledge in computer science and information technology applied to investigations and/or to the oversight function, including digital forensic tools (e.g. Encase Forensic, Magnet Axiom, Intella), methodologies, and protocols.
• Extent and relevance of experience in carrying out digital forensics activities, including eDiscovery, in the conduct of fact-finding/investigatory work.
• Demonstrated experience in internal administrative investigations, including but not limited to fraud, corruption and sexual misconduct, is desirable, preferably gained in an international setting.
• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
• Work experience in an international setting is desirable.
• Experience in developing and executing scripts using PowerShell, Python or other programming languages would be an advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• Advanced university degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in digital forensics, computer science, information technology, criminal and forensics sciences, or a related field. Relevant professional certification in the field of computer forensics.
• Candidates with bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.

Other Details

Languages Required: Working knowledge of English

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is considered an asset.

Contract Duration: Up to 11 months (with possibility of renewal)

Work Modality:

Remuneration: