[Hiring] Investigation Consultant @World Food Programme

Role Description

The Consultant will report to the Director, Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI) and/or his delegate as appointed by the Director of OIGI. The consultant will specifically deliver their work either individually or within a multidisciplinary team. The ultimate goal and mission of the OIGI is to conduct independent investigations into allegations of misconduct involving WFP staff, contractors and other applicable persons.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Review and assess complaints and allegations, analyzing all information to determine its relevance and reliability.
• Carry out investigations into allegations of violations of policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and applicable rules and regulations.
• Prepare, plan, record and conduct interviews.
• Prepare and draft investigation reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to investigations.
• Conduct a review of investigation reports, including adequacy and sufficiency of the evidence, consideration of due process and substantive issues, and compliance with applicable jurisprudence and professional standards.
• Contribute to the development of OIGI investigative internal framework (policies, standard operating procedures, guidelines and templates).
• Prepare recommendations for corrective action and improved controls, effectiveness, or efficiency of WFP operations based on the findings of investigations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Education: A university degree in investigations, law or any 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.
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of progressively responsible professional experience related to investigations, or disciplinary processes. Previous experience in the conduct of investigations or disciplinary processes with a UN organization or international financing institution is an asset.
• Knowledge & Skills:
  • 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.
  • 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 both in French and English is a must for this position. Knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Spanish, Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese is an advantage.

Benefits

• 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).