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Deborah Eson-Omoroya GBAJUMO

Investigations, Anti-Corruption compliance, Collective Actions, Forensic Psychology, Accountancy
Grand Saconnex,Geneva
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Summary

I am a motivated, people-and results-oriented, and dedicated Team Lead with excellent leadership, initiatives, interpersonal communication and planning abilities.

My positive energy and other skills naturally facilitate teamwork and successful collaboration, which result in delivery of high-quality products on tight schedules.

My track record of successes is impressive. I am the one you have been searching for to accomplish your goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead, Investigations

The World Health Organization
Geneva
01.2022 - Current
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Organized and prioritized incoming allegations of misconduct through triage and an automatic prioritization calculator that I designed.
  • Managed available resources - staff and other resources - to optimize the effectiveness of my team.
  • Maximized my team's performance by assigning tasks to Investigators in accordance with their skill levels and using strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training, including meetings with individual Investigators.
  • Reviewed preliminary assessment reports, investigation and interview plans, draft reports and other communications related to investigation conducted by my team.
  • Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
  • Ensured the draft reports are in good shape for signature and issuance by my supervisor.
  • Conducted trend analysis of allegations received and identified loopholes that allowed the misconduct, and found workable preventive measures to avoid a repeat of the misconduct.
  • Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.
  • Supported my supervisor with other administrative and investigative steps, as needed.
  • Recommended to the Programme Manager for the office where the alleged incident reportedly occurred regarding factors that contributed to the situations in question and possible ways to avoid to prevent them in future.
  • Liaised with other Investigative Bodies within/out the United Nations, including National Law Enforcement Officers, on some cases under investigation, as the need arose.
  • Liaised with other accountability functions in my Organization and other United Nations Organizations regarding best practices in investigation and better collaboration.

Investigator

The World Health Organization
10.2012 - 12.2021
  • Conducted investigation into allegations assigned to me, including interviews and forensic examination of documentary evidence.
  • Conducted Open Source Intelligence to glean for evidence on the internet, including free social media platforms.
  • Drafted investigation reports to document the findings of the investigations.
  • Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
  • Liaised with other bodies and department to enhance the success of my work and team.

Investigator

United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services
Nairobi
01.2008 - 09.2012
  • Conducted investigation, including collection and analysis of evidence, including interviews, forensic examination of documentary evidence, and open source intelligence,
  • Drafted investigation reports to document the findings of the investigations.
  • Testified in court for some cases and won all.
  • Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
  • Liaised with other Investigative Bodies and departments to facilitate my investigation.

Resident Investigator

United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services
Monrovia
04.2006 - 12.2007
  • Conducted investigation, including collection and analysis of evidence, including interviews, forensic examination of documentary evidence, and open source intelligence,
  • Drafted investigation reports to document the findings of the investigations.
  • Trained and mentored field investigators and worked with team lead to identify skills, problem areas and opportunities for staff development and improvement.
  • Liaised with other Investigative Bodies and departments to facilitate my investigation.

Acting Chief, Investigations Unit

United Nations Mission in Kosovo
Pristina
07.2004 - 07.2005
  • Recruited qualified Police Criminal Investigators and support personnel.
  • Managed 65 Investigators and other personnel in my Unit and their investigations into serious crimes, including terrorism, economic crimes, sex crimes,and other violent crimes.
  • Liaised with criminal prosecutors for prosecution of cases investigated by my team.
  • Prepared briefs for and advised the Regional Police Commander on recent serious crimes and status of criminal cases and criminals in Pristina Region.
  • Liaised with other relevant offices and personnel regarding crime trends and collaboration on better preventive measures.
  • Prepared and analyzed crime trends in Pristina Police Region to determine high risk areas and proffered ways to reduce the rate.
  • Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals of personnel in my Unit.

Inspector of Police

The Nigeria Police
Benin City
07.2003 - 07.2004
  • Managed and supervised the daily operations of my team.
  • Trained, mentored, and coached members of my team on proper police procedures.
  • Reviewed police payrolls and other pay procedures to avoid ghost workers fraud.
  • Assisted in developing budgets for the department's operations based on projected needs and available resources.

Deputy Chief, Investigations

United Nations Mission in Kosovo
Pristina
01.2002 - 07.2003

· Recruited and managed qualified Police Criminal Investigators and support team and their work.

· Management of resources, including about 15 personnel comprising Police Criminal Investigators from various countries, Kovoso Police Criminal Investigators, interpreters, administrative support team; and other resources.

· Liaison with criminal prosecutors for prosecution of cases investigated by my team.

· Prepared briefs for and advised my Police Station Commander and other relevant officers on recent serious crimes and status of criminal cases and criminals at Pristina North Station.

· Prepared and analyzed crime trends in Pristina North Police Station to determine high risk areas and proffered ways to reduce the rate.

· Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals of personnel in my Team.

. Acted as the Chief of Pristina North Police Station, in the absence of the incumbent.

Inspector of Police

The Nigeria Police
Benin City
06.2001 - 01.2002
  • Managed and supervised the daily operations of my team.
  • Trained, mentored, and coached members of my team on proper police procedures.
  • Managed the work of my team to ensure compliance with required police procedure.
  • Established a harmonious work place for my team and enhanced our efficiency through effective use of our resources and skillsets.
  • Supported my supervisor for the overall success of our department.

Inspector of Police

The Nigeria Police Force
Calabar
05.1998 - 06.2001
  • Managed my team and their work.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to guide high School students from crimes.
  • Coordinated with prosecutors in the preparation of criminal cases for trial.
  • Conducted investigation into serious allegations, as assigned to me by my supervisor.
  • Established a harmonious work place for my team and enhanced our efficiency through effective use of our resources and skillsets.
  • Supported my supervisor for the overall success of our department.

Police Constable

The Nigeria Police Force
Benin
03.1991 - 08.1996
  • Enforced laws and investigated cases, including drafting of investigation and interview plans, conduct of interview with victims/complainants, witnesses and suspects; drafting of investigation reports; drafting of criminal charges for prosecution of the cases in court; preparation of my casefiles for the Prosecutor and arraignment of the suspects for prosecution in court.
  • Promoted and maintained good community relations.
  • safeguard of evidence for my assigned cases and other confidential information at the CID.

Education

Master of Arts - Anti-Corruption Compliance And Collective Actions

International Anti-Corruption Academy, Laxenburg, Austria
12.2022

Master of Arts - PgDip, Forensic Psych & Criminal Investigations

University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
06.2020

Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement, No Degree/diploma Was Awarded.

Nigeria Police Academy, Kano, Nigeria
03.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Accountancy

Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Auchi, Nigeria
05.1996

Associate of Arts - Accountancy

Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Auchi, Nigeria
05.1996

Skills

  • Criminal and Internal Investigations prowess
  • Leadership
  • Goal Setting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Team management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Effective verbal an written communication, including active listening
  • Compliance and quality control, including thoroughness and timeliness
  • Complex Problem-Solving and conflict resolution
  • Analytical Thinking and trend tracking
  • Performance monitoring and improvement
  • Staff education and training
  • Complaint resolution
  • Self-Motivated

Accomplishments

  • Within four months in 2022, I successfully led a team of Investigation Consultants and cleared the backlog of sexual misconduct cases that plagued the Investigations Section at WHO for years.
  • I established a 120-day completion time for all new allegations at WHO and successfully led my team to success. This accomplishment is unprecedented in many multinational organizations.
  • I successfully led a team of 23 Investigation Consultants, two Quality Assurance Officers, and two Administrative Support Team from various backgrounds and affiliations to work together in a harmonious workplace, and we worked as one happy work-family.

Certification

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE since 2011)
  • Auditor - International Standardization Organization (ISO 37001, 37301 and 37002)

Publications

Impact of political corruption on involuntary migration: Containment through supranational collective actions. Published on 22 August 2023 and available at 

https://www.iaca.int/media/attachments/2023/08/22/masters-thesis-proofread-for-publication-gbajumo.pdf

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Timeline

Team Lead, Investigations - The World Health Organization
01.2022 - Current
Investigator - The World Health Organization
10.2012 - 12.2021
Investigator - United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services
01.2008 - 09.2012
Resident Investigator - United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services
04.2006 - 12.2007
Acting Chief, Investigations Unit - United Nations Mission in Kosovo
07.2004 - 07.2005
Inspector of Police - The Nigeria Police
07.2003 - 07.2004
Deputy Chief, Investigations - United Nations Mission in Kosovo
01.2002 - 07.2003
Inspector of Police - The Nigeria Police
06.2001 - 01.2002
Inspector of Police - The Nigeria Police Force
05.1998 - 06.2001
Police Constable - The Nigeria Police Force
03.1991 - 08.1996
International Anti-Corruption Academy - Master of Arts, Anti-Corruption Compliance And Collective Actions
University of Liverpool - Master of Arts, PgDip, Forensic Psych & Criminal Investigations
Nigeria Police Academy - Associate of Arts, Law Enforcement, No Degree/diploma Was Awarded.
Federal Polytechnic Auchi - Bachelor of Arts, Accountancy
Federal Polytechnic Auchi - Associate of Arts, Accountancy
Deborah Eson-Omoroya GBAJUMOInvestigations, Anti-Corruption compliance, Collective Actions, Forensic Psychology, Accountancy