Consultant Investigations Officer
pThe Consultant Investigations Officer will report to the Director, OIGI, or their delegate and work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The role involves conducting objective and fair investigations into alleged misconduct or wrongdoing involving WFP staff, contractors and other persons or entities with a contractual relationship to WFP, based in the Intake and Case Development Team.
/ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliAssess 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.
/liliPrepare clear, concise briefings for management and high-quality communications for stakeholders, including whistleblowers and affected persons.
/liliLiaise with focal points in Country Offices, Regional Bureaux and WFP Headquarters to obtain information and advise WFP employees on the OIGI process.
/liliPlan, conduct and document fact-finding activities, including witness interviews or document reviews, to develop allegations received to the point where an investigation can be opened or other action taken.
/liliPlan, conduct and document digital forensic or open-source searches and leverage technology, as required.
/liliRecommend improvements to the controls, effectiveness or efficiency of WFP operations, including through liaison with the OIG audit team.
/liliRegularly review the progress of preliminary assessments, evaluate the likely impact of investigation outcomes on strategy, and advise colleagues accordingly.
/liliLiaise with local authorities, governments, other UN organizations and external organizations, as required.
/liliPerform other related duties as required.
/li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliA university degree in law, finance, criminology, or other relevant field.
Training from a police academy or another law enforcement agency, with extensive experience in investigations can be considered in lieu of a university degree.
/liliAt least five years of progressively responsible professional experience related to intake assessments or investigations, with a proven track record in planning, leading, and executing intake assessments or investigation, and with a focus on fraud and/or sexual misconduct.
/liliPrevious experience in the conduct of investigations and/or preliminary assessments with a UN organization or international financing institution and working in developing countries is an asset.
/liliThorough knowledge of UN staff rules and procedures is an asset.
/liliFull and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of investigation work, especially in an international environment.
/liliGood understanding of linkages between policy and operational practices.
/liliGeneral knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
/liliMature judgment, strong technical, analytical, interpersonal and communications skills.
/liliDemonstrated knowledge of investigations and ability to identify key investigation issues and provide in-depth analysis with well formulated recommendations.
/liliResourcefulness, initiative, maturity and the ability to work independently.
/liliExcellent planning and organizational skills.
/liliProven ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with officials at all levels.
/liliWritten and oral proficiency in English is a must for this position.
Fluency in Arabic, French, Spanish, or Portuguese is a strong advantage /li /ulh3Skills /h3ulliInvestigations /liliIntake Assessment /liliFraud Investigation /liliSexual Misconduct Investigations /liliUN Staff Rules /liliInvestigation Planning /liliInvestigation Execution /liliPreliminary Assessments /liliUN System Policies /liliInvestigative Analysis /liliReport Writing /liliStakeholder Relationships /liliOrganizational Skills /liliLaw Knowledge /liliCriminology /liliLaw Enforcement Training /liliCommunications Skills /liliAnalytical Skills /li /ulh3Languages /h3pEnglish, Arabic, French, Spanish, Portuguese /p #J-*****-Ljbffr
The role involves conducting objective and fair investigations into alleged misconduct or wrongdoing involving WFP staff, contractors and other persons or entities with a contractual relationship to WFP, based in the Intake and Case Development Team.
/ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliAssess 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.
/liliPrepare clear, concise briefings for management and high-quality communications for stakeholders, including whistleblowers and affected persons.
/liliLiaise with focal points in Country Offices, Regional Bureaux and WFP Headquarters to obtain information and advise WFP employees on the OIGI process.
/liliPlan, conduct and document fact-finding activities, including witness interviews or document reviews, to develop allegations received to the point where an investigation can be opened or other action taken.
/liliPlan, conduct and document digital forensic or open-source searches and leverage technology, as required.
/liliRecommend improvements to the controls, effectiveness or efficiency of WFP operations, including through liaison with the OIG audit team.
/liliRegularly review the progress of preliminary assessments, evaluate the likely impact of investigation outcomes on strategy, and advise colleagues accordingly.
/liliLiaise with local authorities, governments, other UN organizations and external organizations, as required.
/liliPerform other related duties as required.
/li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliA university degree in law, finance, criminology, or other relevant field.
Training from a police academy or another law enforcement agency, with extensive experience in investigations can be considered in lieu of a university degree.
/liliAt least five years of progressively responsible professional experience related to intake assessments or investigations, with a proven track record in planning, leading, and executing intake assessments or investigation, and with a focus on fraud and/or sexual misconduct.
/liliPrevious experience in the conduct of investigations and/or preliminary assessments with a UN organization or international financing institution and working in developing countries is an asset.
/liliThorough knowledge of UN staff rules and procedures is an asset.
/liliFull and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of investigation work, especially in an international environment.
/liliGood understanding of linkages between policy and operational practices.
/liliGeneral knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
/liliMature judgment, strong technical, analytical, interpersonal and communications skills.
/liliDemonstrated knowledge of investigations and ability to identify key investigation issues and provide in-depth analysis with well formulated recommendations.
/liliResourcefulness, initiative, maturity and the ability to work independently.
/liliExcellent planning and organizational skills.
/liliProven ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with officials at all levels.
/liliWritten and oral proficiency in English is a must for this position.
Fluency in Arabic, French, Spanish, or Portuguese is a strong advantage /li /ulh3Skills /h3ulliInvestigations /liliIntake Assessment /liliFraud Investigation /liliSexual Misconduct Investigations /liliUN Staff Rules /liliInvestigation Planning /liliInvestigation Execution /liliPreliminary Assessments /liliUN System Policies /liliInvestigative Analysis /liliReport Writing /liliStakeholder Relationships /liliOrganizational Skills /liliLaw Knowledge /liliCriminology /liliLaw Enforcement Training /liliCommunications Skills /liliAnalytical Skills /li /ulh3Languages /h3pEnglish, Arabic, French, Spanish, Portuguese /p #J-*****-Ljbffr