[Hiring] Consultant Investigations Officer @World Food Programme

Role Description

The 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. The consultancy is based in the Intake and Case Development Team, OIGI’s strategic decision point for responding to allegations and concerns.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Assess 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, including witness interviews or document reviews, to develop allegations received to the point where an investigation can be opened or other action taken;
• 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 through liaison with the OIG audit team;
• Regularly review the progress of preliminary assessments, evaluate the likely impact of investigation outcomes on strategy, and advise colleagues accordingly;
• Liaise with local authorities, governments, other UN organizations and external organizations, as required;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Deliverables at the End of the Contract

• Preliminary assessments completed as per OIGI standard practice.

Qualifications

• A 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.
• At 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.
• Previous 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.
• Thorough knowledge of UN staff rules and procedures is an asset.
• Full and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of investigation work, especially in an international environment.
• Good understanding of linkages between policy and operational practices.
• General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Mature judgment, strong technical, analytical, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of investigations and ability to identify key investigation issues and provide in-depth analysis with well formulated recommendations.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with officials at all levels.

Languages

• Written and oral proficiency in English is a must for this position.
• Fluency in Arabic, French, Spanish, or Portuguese is a strong advantage.