Due Diligence Officer
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
19 July 2025-23:59-GMT01:00 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:
Due Diligence Officer
TEAM Global Services
UNIT/DIVISION:
Private Partnerships (PSP)
DUTY STATION:
Rome HQ
CONTRACT TYPE:
Short-Term Regular Consultant
WORK SCHEDULE:
Full-time
DURATION:
11 months
LINE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR:
Head of GS team
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFPs Private Partnerships Division (PSP) works with WFP units offices and friend organizations around the world to engage in high-impact partnerships and fundraising activities with companies foundations non-governmental organizations and individuals. Together they aim to harness the transformational power of the private sector by mobilizing funding technical assistance innovative solutions and awareness to help WFP fulfil its mission.
The PSP Global Services team works with other divisions within the organization to ensure that partnership managers get the technical and strategic support they need in the areas of communications contracting due diligence and information management to build and grow strategic partnerships and campaigns while aligning with WFPs rules and core values.
PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The position is part of the PSP Global Services team and is responsible for ensuring PSPs secretariat role in WFPs due diligence (DD) process required prior to receiving a contribution and/or engaging into a partnership or campaign with a company foundation or major individual donor. The Due Diligence Coordinator oversees the entire DD process until completion and ensures effective coordination between all key stakeholders including WFP partnership officers requesting DD clearances for prospective partners and donors in PSP and on behalf of WFP Offices Country Offices (COs) Technical Units and Friends Organizations WFPs Legal Office (LEG) that conducts DD screening and produces DD reports and WFP/PSP leadership that reviews DD related rules and medium/high-risk DD requests.
The position reports to the Head of Global Services and is based in Rome Italy.
ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and oversee WFPs entire DD process liaising with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that comprehensive information is exchanged and the process is completed in a timely manner.
- Act as PSPs primary focal point with LEG on DD-related matters prioritize DD requests hand them over to LEG and follow-up on the timely delivery of DD reports and risk tier assignment providing regular reports to the Head of Global Services and PSP leadership.
- Develop/edit and secure relevant clearances for documents related to DD and compliance (memos reports proposals presentations etc.).
- Develop and deliver training presentations and guidance materials and provide ongoing support and guidance to staff on DD and related topics.
- Compile and analyze data on DD to monitor and report on trends demand and performance.
- Contribute to enhancing the overall speed of the DD process by proactively suggesting solutions and adjustments and supporting review exercises led by PSP and the wider organization while staying aligned with WFPs risk appetite.
- Supervise an intern ensuring adequate training and the provision of tangible support to the DD function and wider Global Services mandate.
- Support other functions led by the Global Services team aimed at ensuring compliance of private partnerships and fundraising activities with the key legal principles that guide WFPs operations and engagement with the private sector.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Education
- University Degree preferable in the field of Political Science International Development Development Economics International Relations Law Marketing Communications or other relevant fields.
Work history
- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in an international organization working on due diligence for private sector partnerships and fundraising activities.
- Experience in a UN agency would be an asset.
Hard skills
- Knowledge about due diligence in the context of public-private partnerships involving the UN
- Understanding of WFPs due diligence rules andregulations would be a major asset
- Ability to conceptualize plan manage develop and monitor processes
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to create high-quality internal briefing materials
- Ability to create and deliver trainings
- Ability to collect compile and analyze data and prepare reports
- Ability to support a variety of individuals at different levels as well as coordinating work between several teams
Soft skills
- Process-oriented and rigorous
- Ability to work both independently and as part of team
- Highly organized with exceptional planning and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with a strong ability to cultivate relationships and deliver sensitive information to different audiences at various hierarchical levels
- Ability to handle multiple tasks within deadlines and deliver on commitments
Language(s)
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
- Intermediate knowledge of another official UN language would be a plus (Arabic Chinese French Russian Spanish).
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
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
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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
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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:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
