Consultant investigations officer
Background and purpose of the assignmentthe consultant will report to the director oigi or their delegate and work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. oigi conducts objective and fair investigations into alleged misconduct or wrongdoing involving wfp staff, contractors and other persons or entities with a contractual relationship to wfp.accountabilities and responsibilitiesassess allegations and recommend the most appropriate response, including opening an investigation, referring the matter to another entity or function, or closing the matter without further action.prepare clear, concise briefings for management and high-quality communications for stakeholders, including whistleblowers and affected persons.liaise with focal points in country offices, regional bureaux and wfp headquarters to obtain information and advise wfp employees on the oigi process.plan, conduct and document fact-finding activities, such as witness interviews or document reviews, to develop allegations to the point where an investigation can be opened.plan, conduct and document digital forensic or open-source searches and leverage technology as required.recommend improvements to the controls, effectiveness or efficiency of wfp operations,
including liaison with the oig audit team.regularly review the progress of preliminary assessments, evaluate likely impact of investigation outcomes on strategy and advise colleagues accordingly.liaise with local authorities, governments, other un organisations and external organisations as required.perform other related duties as required.deliverablespreliminary assessments completed as per oigi standard practice at the end of the contract.qualifications and experience requireduniversity degree in law, finance, criminology or related field (or police academy training with extensive investigations experience).at least five years of progressively responsible experience in intake assessments or investigations, with a focus on fraud and/or sexual misconduct.previous experience in investigations with a un organization or international financing institution and working in developing countries is an asset.thorough knowledge of un staff rules and procedures is an asset.languageswritten and oral proficiency in english (mandatory).fluency in arabic, french, spanish or portuguese is a strong advantage.
including liaison with the oig audit team.regularly review the progress of preliminary assessments, evaluate likely impact of investigation outcomes on strategy and advise colleagues accordingly.liaise with local authorities, governments, other un organisations and external organisations as required.perform other related duties as required.deliverablespreliminary assessments completed as per oigi standard practice at the end of the contract.qualifications and experience requireduniversity degree in law, finance, criminology or related field (or police academy training with extensive investigations experience).at least five years of progressively responsible experience in intake assessments or investigations, with a focus on fraud and/or sexual misconduct.previous experience in investigations with a un organization or international financing institution and working in developing countries is an asset.thorough knowledge of un staff rules and procedures is an asset.languageswritten and oral proficiency in english (mandatory).fluency in arabic, french, spanish or portuguese is a strong advantage.