Digital Forensic Investigator

DIGITAL FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR

UN OIOS - United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services

Nairobi

International

P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position level

Speaks English, French

Application deadline: December 12, 2026 (about 1 month)

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Summary by Impactpool

The Digital Forensic Investigator position at the Office of Internal Oversight Services in Nairobi involves planning and conducting complex digital forensic investigations related to misconduct and violations of organizational regulations. The role requires the collection, analysis, and preservation of electronic evidence, as well as the preparation of detailed forensic analysis reports. The investigator will also guide other staff in digital forensic tasks and provide expert consultations. Candidates should have extensive experience in digital forensics and data analytics, along with strong analytical and reporting skills.

Candidate Requirements:

Advanced university degree in digital forensics or related field

Minimum seven years of experience in digital forensic investigations

Experience in forensic analysis of mobile devices

Two years of experience in data analytics

Supervisory experience

Proficiency in English; French is desirable

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Investigations Division (ID) of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) in Nairobi. The Digital Forensic Investigator will report to the Chief of Section in Nairobi. The Digital Forensic Investigator may be required to travel to remote locations, at times for extended periods, to manage and conduct investigations. OIOS is the internal oversight body of the United Nations and assists the Secretary-General in fulfilling his oversight responsibilities in respect of the resources and staff of the Organization through the provision of audit, investigation, and inspection and evaluation services. ID/OIOS investigates reports of possible violations of rules, regulations, mismanagement, misconduct, waste of resources and abuse of authority.

Key Accountabilities

Within delegated authority, and under the direction of the Chief of the Section, 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. • Carry out forensic examinations of digital evidentiary material (mobile phones, laptops, desktops, external hard disks, electronic documents and files, networks and other forms of data storage devices). • Guide investigators in the collection, extraction, preservation, storage and handling of digital evidentiary material. • 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. • 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. • Supervise Investigations Assistants and Investigators involved in Digital forensic tasks. • As needed, provide guidance and supervision to new and junior staff members. • Collect and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of the theories, concepts, techniques and methods relevant to digital forensic investigations and computer forensics; 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. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve Organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; makes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines whether the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary. Empowering others: Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work. Encourages others to set challenging goals. Holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Genuinely values all staff members' input and expertise. Shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort. Involves others when making decisions that affect them.
• Education
• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in digital forensics, computer science, information technology, information security, computer engineering or a related field. A first-level university degree in digital forensics, computer science, information technology, information security, computer engineering or a related field in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science is an advantage.
• Job - Specific Qualification
• Not available.

Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience, including supervisory experience, in conducting digital forensic investigations is required. Experience in forensic analysis of mobile devices is required. Two years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is required. Experience with professional investigatory work in law enforcement, government, national or international investigation agency is desirable. Experience working with an international organization is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult

https://languages.un.org

for details).

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Required Languages

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Writing

Listening

Speaking

English

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Desirable Languages

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Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

French

UN Level III

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Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This post is financed by the Support Account for Peacekeeping Operations. The appointment, or assignment, and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval, or extension of the mandate. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the Young Professionals Programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to these positions. 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.

United Nations Considerations

According to 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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE 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.

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Summary by Impactpool

The Digital Forensic Investigator position at the Office of Internal Oversight Services in Nairobi involves planning and conducting complex digital forensic investigations related to misconduct and violations of organizational regulations. The role requires the collection, analysis, and preservation of electronic evidence, as well as the preparation of detailed forensic analysis reports. The investigator will also guide other staff in digital forensic tasks and provide expert consultations. Candidates should have extensive experience in digital forensics and data analytics, along with strong analytical and reporting skills.

Candidate Requirements:

Advanced university degree in digital forensics or related field

Minimum seven years of experience in digital forensic investigations

Experience in forensic analysis of mobile devices

Two years of experience in data analytics

Supervisory experience

Proficiency in English; French is desirable

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DIGITAL FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR

UN OIOS - United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services

Nairobi

International

P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position level

Speaks English, French

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