| Overview : The Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) reports to the Administrator and is responsible for internal audit and investigation 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 Investigations Section of OAI is responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct, such as procurement fraud, corruption and bribery, theft and embezzlement, retaliation on whistleblowers, workplace harassment, abuse of authority, reckless or grossly negligent 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 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 seeks to engage in a one year Individual Contracts with two (2) suitably skilled and experienced Consultants to support OAI/Policy, Quality Assurance and Special Investigations Unit, to call upon as required from time to time. The consultancy will be home-based. For details, please seee attached TOR and Procurement Notice. All interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications: 1. Cover Letter: Explain why you are the most qualified candidate for the position. 2. Completed P11 form including past relevant experience and contact details of 3 referees. Blank P11 forms can be download from attached document, using Annex 3. 3. Financial proposal: indicating the proposed daily fee rate in US$ and using the Financial Proposal form provided in Annex 4. How to apply: Interested candidates must apply through UNDP job site: https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=73832 Use the cover letter part provided in the website; Upload P11 to UNDP job-site; Applicants who are invited to written test will be asked to submit their financial proposal into the designated email address: oai.bids@undp.or within the given deadline prior to the written test
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