Investigator (S)

About the Position

Investigator (S)

SEC - OSCE Secretariat, Vienna

We are seeking an Investigator (S) for the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna, responsible for assessing allegations and conducting investigations into misconduct and fraud.

Responsibilities

The Investigator will support the assessment of incoming indications or allegations for referral to investigation and the investigation of cases of alleged misconduct, malfeasance, waste of resources, or other violations of the Organization's Regulatory Framework in accordance with OSCE applicable instructions, policies, and practices. Specific tasks involve:

• Carrying out diligences aimed at assessing whether allegations are substantiated
• Planning, organizing, conducting, and reporting on investigations within OIO’s mandate
• Obtaining and analyzing evidence and conducting interviews
• Drafting and finalizing reports and communications
• Supporting the Office of Internal Oversight’s counter-fraud activities by assessing the potential for fraud and other violations in selected executive structures, processes, programs, and projects
• Delivering trainings and other briefings on fraud/misconduct related subjects, as needed

Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • First-level university degree in law, applied criminal justice, business administration, accounting, or another relevant discipline
  • A minimum of seven years (five years with a relevant second-level degree) of professional-level experience in investigative activities (legal, judicial, or court experience and internal audit work can also be considered relevant experience)
  • Demonstrated experience in investigations into complex and serious cases of fraud, corruption, and other misconduct
  • Demonstrated experience using research, analytical, and problem-solving skills including to efficiently and accurately identify, assess, and summarize investigative issues and findings, observations, and recommendations
  • Demonstrated experience in report writing and conveying complex information in a clear and concise manner
  • Professional fluency in English with excellent communication (both oral and written) skills; working knowledge of at least one other language from the OSCE region is an asset
  • Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities
  • Ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural, religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
  • Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications

We Offer

• Contract Type: International Secondment
• Grade: S
• Job Type: Seconded
• Number of posts: 1
• Location: SEC - OSCE Secretariat, Vienna
• Issue Date: Jun 18, 2026
• Closing Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Employee Status: Fixed Term
• Schedule: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree (First-level university degree or equivalent)
• Target Start Date: As soon as possible

About the Company

The Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) is part of the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna, Austria. OIO is responsible for planning and delivering internal audits, investigations, and independent evaluations of the Organization's activities, including field operations. The work of OIO provides assurance on the adequacy of governance, risk management, and internal control; contributes to ensuring compliance with the Organization's regulatory framework; and helps enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its operations.

Application Instructions

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/. If your participating State does not provide the option to apply online for seconded positions, you are kindly requested to submit your offline application form available at https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/offline-application-form to the respective OSCE delegation whose address can be found at https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

Candidates interviewed and found suitable in the recruitment process for this vacancy notice will be placed on a roster of suitable candidates (valid for three years) for fixed-term posts open for secondment, should a suitable opportunity arise. The placement on a roster does not guarantee a future appointment or assignment.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see https://www.osce.org/participating-states.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds.

The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation; therefore, the maximum period of service in this post is 10 years.

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence, and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.

Please apply to your relevant authorities well in advance of the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered. The OSCE can only process Secondment applications that have been nominated by participating States. For queries relating to your application, please refer to the respective delegation as listed here: https://www.osce.org/contacts/delegations.

Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.