These Terms of Reference set out the mandate, authority, responsibilities, and the general methodology of the Investigations Office (INV) of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
The mandate of the Investigations Office is to examine and determine the facts surrounding allegations of misconduct by conducting preliminary assessments and full investigations in order to provide PAHO's management with the factual information necessary to identify and address instances of misconduct. INV will also contribute to the good governance of PAHO by helping the Organization protect its resources, integrity and reputation, and by supporting the Organization's Accountability Framework.
INV has the sole responsibility in PAHO for handling misconduct allegations and conducting all investigations, including financial misconduct, retaliation, as well as any other failures to comply with regulation, rules or policies that may rise to the level of misconduct. |
