Organizational Setting
The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) comprises four main functional areas: internal audit, investigation, management services and programme evaluation. In accordance with its Charter, OIOS provides the Director General and IAEA managers with objective, independent and systematic assessments for the purposes of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of programme delivery, and ensuring accountability, sound governance, risk management and internal control, and good management practice.
Main Purpose
As a member of the Investigation Group, under the general direction of the Director of OIOS, the Senior Investigator carries out special inquiries and investigations when there are indications that the IAEA’s regulations, rules, policies and administrative instructions may have been violated or where irregularities in activities may have come to light. The results of the preliminary inquiries and investigations are used to draw factual conclusions about the allegations and to help management to take corrective and remedial action including to recover any losses and to prevent recurrence.