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• 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.

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JOB TITLE:Investigations Officer (Analyst)

TYPE OF CONTRACT:Regular Consultant

UNIT/DIVISION: OIGI

DUTY STATION (City Country): HQ Rome (REMOTE WORKING FROM PPR)

DURATION From 1 January 2026 to 1 December 2026

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:

The United Nations World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our life times. Every day WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable particularly women and children can access the nutritious food they need.

JOB PURPOSE:

As part of the OIGI Operations & Investigation Support team the positions main purpose is to conduct operational and strategic analysis working closely with the Investigations Officer (Analyst) and other subject-matter experts. The incumbent is expected to perform analysis apply relevant standards and guidance principles and collect preliminary data to identify links between and within cases and identify investigative avenues.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Review and assess complaints and allegations (herein preliminary assessments) formulate investigation plansreview and analyse all information to determine its relevance and reliability (as required) prepare plan and conduct interviews of staff and other involved parties obtain and analyse potential documentary and electronic evidence conduct investigative research and determine the appropriate presentation of preliminary assessments /investigative results. - Carry out office and field based preliminary assessments and where necessary investigations into allegations of violations of policies procedures standards guidelines and applicable rules and regulation.

- Offer guidance and advice to WFP employees on matters pertaining to the investigation of wrongdoing and direct staff appointed by field offices to conduct investigations into allegations.

- Prepare plan and write reports and ad-hoc briefs pertaining to preliminary assessments and/or investigations.

- Prepare recommendations for corrective action and improved controls effectiveness or efficiency of WFP operations based on the findings of investigations (as required).

- Regularly appraise progress of preliminary assessments and / or investigations and assess probable impact of investigation outcome relative to strategies and advise colleagues.

- Coordinate with local officials governments and outside organizations and obtain internal support (transport interpreters etc.) to resolve problems and to facilitate work of the team.

- Analyse complex datasets using appropriate software and produce analytical outputs to support strategic decision making and/or investigative work; Perform other related duties as required.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

Conduct analysis on different datasets using the appropriate tools and techniques and produce analytical outputs in agreed timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

An advanced university degree in criminology law or related relevant field. Training from a police academy law enforcement or similar government agency with experience in investigations can be considered in lieu of a university degree.

Experience:

More than or equal to three years of relevant experience in contributing and/or conducting investigations with a proven track record in conducting preliminary assessments data analysis and/or planning leading and executing investigations and with a focus on fraud and/or sexual harassment and abuse.

Previous experience in the conduct of investigations with a UN organization or international financing institution and working in developing countries is an asset.

Previous experience conducting analytical work in the context of investigations or crime related research is an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Full and in-depth knowledge of all aspects of investigations work especially in an international environment.
• Good knowledge of different investigative methods.
• Good understanding of linkages between policy and operational practices.
• General knowledge of UN system policies rules regulations and procedures.
• Familiarity with the use of various research methodologies and sources including electronic sources and databases.
• Knowledge and understanding of methodologies for information collection collation and analysis.
• Ability to analyze information identify trends and anomalies.
• Expertise in handling facts/evidence related to investigations.
• Experience utilizing computer programs word processing spreadsheets data capture systems and other analytical software packages and systems.

Languages:

Written and oral proficiency (native or fluent) in English and Spanish and/or French is essential for this position. Knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese is an advantage.

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