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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
28 April 202523:59GMT01:00 Central European Time (Rome)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP
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).
JOB TITLE:
Policy & Quality Assurance Officer
TYPE OF CONTRACT:WAE
UNIT/DIVISION:OIGI
DUTY STATION (City Country):Remote Working from PPR
DURATION: From April 2025 to March 2026
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The purpose of the assignment is to provide support to the Investigations team to ensure best practice and highquality outputs. The selected candidate will assist in the review and development of policies and procedures the provision of advice on best practices with respect to investigations and guidance/training to other staff. The candidate will also assist in the legal and editorial review of work outputs including investigation reports to ensure due process requirements and highquality outputs.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist in the review and updating of investigation policies Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines having regard to best practice and UN administrative law jurisprudence (including the ILOAT and UNDT/UNAT);
2. Assist in the review and development of template documents to be used in investigation processes having regard to best practice and ILOAT jurisprudence;
3. Conduct legal research on issues relevant to the Investigation teams work;
4. Assist with the quality assurance of Investigation Reports including editing reviewing evidence and consideration of due process and substantive legal issues;
5. Keep abreast of ILOAT/UNDT/UNAT jurisprudence and ensure ongoing adherence in light of judgments;
6. Assist in the preparation of training materials and presentations on topics relevant to the Investigation teams work;
7. Prepare statistics and reports to assist with the Divisions internal and external reporting obligations;
8. Provide advice on and promote best practices with respect to investigations;
9. Develop policies and procedures and share best practices/lessons learnt from investigative work;
10. Assist with other facets of work including reviewing complaints conducting intake assessments assisting with investigations and any other tasks.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education:
Advanced university degree in Criminology Investigations Law Audit Accounting or
other related fields or a first level degree with additional years of experience.
Experience:
Eight years or more (of which three international) of relevant progressively responsible professional experience in the conduct of administrative investigations and/or conducting legal review and analysis of administrative investigations.
Previous experience of investigating of internal fraud sexual harassment harassment abuse of authority and/or sexual exploitation and abuse cases is an asset.
Previous experience in conducting investigations with a UN organization an international organization (i.e. NGO) or an international financing institution is an advantage.
Knowledge & Skills:
Demonstrated expertise in theories concepts and approaches relevant to investigations and practical use of investigation and interviewing techniques.
Legal background/experience is preferred.
Knowledge of the various reporting requirements of the UN system.
Ability to provide quality assurance to investigations reports from an evidential perspective.
Strong report writing skills.
Familiarity with the use of various research methodologies and sources including electronic sources and databases.
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and of UN rules and procedures is an asset.
Ability to apply good judgment and strategic thinking in the context of internal investigations.
Strong communication skills and setting priorities.
Languages:
Fluency (level C) in English.
Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic Chinese French Russian Spanish is desirable.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation please contact:
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application processing training interviewing testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee please disregard it. Furthermore please note that emblems logos names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) FAO Finance Committee WFP External Auditor WFP Audit Committee Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Full-Time
