Investigations OfficerRome, Italy

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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 31 December 2025-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome) ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: WHY JOIN WFP?- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.- WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.- WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.- A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.- We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The Office of Inspections and Investigations is a part of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The mission of OIGI is to conduct inspections and investigations into allegations of wrongdoing and misconduct.



The purpose of an investigation is to establish facts and provide sufficient evidence and analysis to determine whether a reported allegation of wrongdoing or misconduct has occurred and, if so, to allow WFP management to take action against the persons or entities responsible. OIGI investigations involve WFP personnel, cooperating partners, vendors and other parties. THE ROLE KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) - Carry out office and field-based reviews of complaints and allegations (herein preliminary assessments), and where necessary assist in investigations into allegations of violations of policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and applicable rules and regulation;
- Review and analyse information to propose its relevance and reliability against a clear framework of policies and guidelines (as required);
- Obtain initial information from witnesses, whether by correspondence or interview;
- Gather and organize potential documentary and electronic evidence for further analysis;
- Conduct other necessary investigative research;
- Draft case assessments in conjunction with, and to be reviewed by, the Head of Intake, which will ultimately be sent to the OIGI Case Review Committee for a decision on the action to be taken;
- Refer WFP employees to guidance and advice on matters pertaining to the investigation of wrongdoing and direct staff appointed by field offices to conduct investigations into allegations of such acts;




- Prepare draft reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to preliminary assessments with the assistance of other intake members;
- Regularly report progress to supervisor on preliminary assessments and / or investigations and draft assessment on probable impact of investigation outcomes;
- Liaise with local officials, governments, and outside organizations, at an appropriate level to obtain internal support (transport, interpreters, etc.) and initial information;
- Perform other related duties as required QUALIFICATIONS & KEY REQUIREMENTS **Education**: - First University degree in criminology, law or related relevant field. Training from a police academy, law enforcement or similar government agency, with extensive experience in investigations, can be considered in lieu of a university degree **Experience**: - At least one your of postgraduate experience in investigations or analysis, ideally in conducting preliminary assessments and or planning and executing investigations, and with a focus on fraud and/or sexual harassment and abuse.
- Previous experience in the conduct of investigations with a UN organization or international financing institution and working in developing countries is an asset. **Language**: - Fluency (level C) in English language
- Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and/or Portuguese (A WFP’s working language) MORE ABOUT YOU - Knowledge of investigations work, especially in an International environment
- (Basic) knowledge of different investigative methods
- Understanding of linkages between policy and operational practices
- General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations, and procedures Communication and effective report-

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