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-18808-Ljbffr
/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-18808-Ljbffr