| Overview : The Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) reports to the Administrator and is responsible for internal audit and investigations services to UNDP and its affiliated entities. OAI provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls. OAI also responds to allegations of misconduct by conducting and reporting on investigations.
The Investigation Section of OAI is responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct, such as mismanagement, fraud, corruption, retaliation on whistleblowers, workplace harassment, abuse of authority, violation or willful disregard of UNDP regulations, rules, and administrative instructions, that involve UNDP staff, contractors and other applicable persons. The Investigations Section is also tasked with investigating allegations against parties external to the UNDP of financial irregularities committed to the detriment of UNDP. In addition, OAI undertakes proactive investigations in high risk areas that are susceptible to wrongdoings, fraud and corruption.
OAI conducts investigations in accordance with the Uniform Principles and Guidelines for Investigations, the UNDP Legal Framework for Addressing Non-Compliance with UN Standards of Conduct, and the OAI Investigation Guidelines.
OAI maintains a roster and seeks to engage in a Long Term Agreement (LTA) with suitably skilled and experienced Transcribers to call upon as required from time to time. The Consultant is required to transcribe audio records of Investigations cases into English from Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese and Arabic as necessary.
The interested consultants are required to submit as follow documents to this procurement notice:
- P11, which should include the reference contacts details and email.
- Financial proposal.
This Notice is also advertised in UNDP Job Site through the link:
Interested applicants should submit the required documents:
On-line though the job site link above;
Or by mail to:
United Nations Development Programme
Office of Audit and Investigations, OAI
220 East 42 Str. 23 rd Floor. New York 11017
Attention: Ms. Caroline Monyi
Or by email to :
Subject: Transcription Services
Proposals are to be submitted by close of business 12 March 2014. | 
