Investigations Consultant

WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

These jobs are located in the Office of Inspections and Investigations in Headquarters (HQ). The successful candidate will operate as a team member and will report to the Director, Office of Inspections and Investigations or the designate. Frequent, often at short-notice, travel to WFP Field Operations is required, mainly to developing countries.

JOB PURPOSE

The Consultant will report to the Director, Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI) and/or his delegate as appointed by the Director of OIGI. The consultant will specifically deliver their work either individually or within a multidisciplinary team.

The ultimate goal and mission of the OIGI is to conduct independent investigations into allegations of misconduct involving WFP staff, contractors and other applicable persons.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Under the supervision and direction of the OIGI Director or his delegate, the Consultant will generally be responsible for some or all of the following duties:

1. Review and assess complaints and allegations;
2. Carry out investigations into allegations of violations of applicable rules and regulations;
3. Conduct interviews and collect evidence;
4. Draft reports on the outcome of the investigation including recommendations for corrective action;
5. Review investigation reports for adequacy and sufficiency of the evidence;
6. Contribute to the development of OIGI’s investigative internal framework;
7. Perform other related duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A university degree in Investigations, Law, Audit, Accounting, or relevant discipline.

Training from a police academy or another law enforcement agency, with extensive experience in investigations can be considered in lieu of a university degree.

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• At least 3 years of progressively responsible, postgraduate professional experience related to investigations, intelligence gathering or other relevant experience.
• Previous experience working with the United Nations system or other international organizations is desirable.

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

• Analytical Insight: Leveraging analytical tools and methodologies to uncover insights and support decision-making.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity and the ability to work independently.
• Strategic Planning: Devising comprehensive plans for investigations, aligning with organizational goals and legal requirements.
• Communication and cultural sensitivity: Coordinating effectively with local officials, governments and external organizations to obtain necessary support such as interpreters or information providers to facilitate investigative work.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

Written and oral proficiency in English is a must for this position.

Knowledge of another UN official language (French, Arabic, Spanish, Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese is an advantage.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Please visit the following website for detailed information on working with WFP: www.wfp.org. Click on: “Our work and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications must be submitted by: Sunday, 23 June (11:59 PM CEST).