| 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 needs to engage and award long-term agreement (LTA) to a maximum of two skilled and experienced consultants to support OAI/Policy, Quality Assurance and Special Investigations Unit, to call upon as required. Other technically qualified candidates will be placed in OAI’s Roster of consultants for investigations quality assurance work. More information on the evaluation criteria can be found on the attached procurement notice. How to apply Interested candidates must apply through UNDP Job site: https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=82020 Upload to UNDP job- site; Use the section for the cover letter provided in the UNDP job website; Upload your P11 or CV to UNDP job-site. Please note that UNDP job-site accepts only one uploaded document. Submit financial proposal to the following email address: oai.bids@undp.org. Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be asked to submit their financial proposal to the designated email address (oai.bids@undp.org) within the given deadline prior to the long-listing. TOR, P11 template, financial proposal template and Procurement Notice with details on evaluation criteria are posted in this UNDP Procurement Website.
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