Consultant Investigations Officer

Global Roles; Roma; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Roles is seeking a Consultant Investigations Officer to join the Office of the Inspector General and Investigations (OIGI) for independent investigations of misconduct involving WFP staff and partners. The role emphasizes objective fact-finding, witness interviews, and clear, high-quality communications for stakeholders.

The position requires five years of investigations experience, familiarity with UN staff rules, and strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• University degree or police training with investigations experience.
• Minimum five years in intake assessments or investigations, with fraud/sexual misconduct focus.
• Experience with UN or international orgs and development countries is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of UN staff rules and procedures.
• Strong analytical, communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess allegations and decide on investigations, referrals, or closure.
• Prepare clear briefings and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate with Country Offices and HQ to obtain information.
• Plan and conduct fact-finding including interviews and document reviews.
• Utilize digital forensics and open-source methods as needed.
• Suggest improvements to controls and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor progress and advise colleagues on outcomes and strategy.
• Engage with local authorities and other UN bodies as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Investigations

Intake Assessment

Fraud Investigation

Sexual Misconduct Investigations

UN Staff Rules

Investigation Planning

Investigation Execution

Preliminary Assessments

Investigation Analysis

Report Writing

Stakeholder Relationships

Organizational Skills

Law Knowledge

Criminology

Law Enforcement Training

Communications Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

University degree in law/finance/criminology or relevant field

Job description

The Consultant Investigations Officer will report to the Director, OIGI, or their delegate and work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves conducting objective and fair investigations into alleged misconduct or wrongdoing involving WFP staff, contractors and other persons or entities with a contractual relationship to WFP, based in the Intake and Case Development Team.

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.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Investigations
• Intake Assessment
• Fraud Investigation
• Sexual Misconduct Investigations
• UN Staff Rules
• Investigation Planning
• Investigation Execution
• Preliminary Assessments
• UN System Policies
• Investigative Analysis
• Report Writing
• Stakeholder Relationships
• Organizational Skills
• Law Knowledge
• Criminology
• Law Enforcement Training
• Communications Skills
• Analytical Skills

Languages

English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Portuguese