As an Investigation Officer, you will take part in internal reviews and assessments of received complains and allegations, efficiently plan and undertake complex investigations and prepare comprehensive reports. A large emphasis is placed on coordination of the work of investigative teams, development of policies and procedures, provision of advice on best practices with respect to investigations and guidance/training to other staff.

Investigations matters include Fraud and Corruption, Abusive Conduct, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and other policy violation of WFP staff and contracted partners and vendors. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

• Efficiently coordinate and undertake office and field-based complex investigations into allegations of violations of policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and applicable rules and regulations.
• Coordinate preparation and/or prepare comprehensive reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to complex investigations and, based on analysis and findings, make solid recommendations for corrective actions, improved controls and efficiency of WFP operations.
• Monitor, support and coordinate the work of investigative teams to ensure that outputs meet the quality standards and are delivered according to the established schedules.
• Effectively manage the work-flow of individual cases assigned to the Investigations Officers.
• Take part in internal review and assessment of received complains and allegations, and formulate comprehensive investigation plans for complex investigations.
• Assess the potential for fraud and corruption in operational activities and formulate solid recommendations for senior management decisions.
• Provide guidance and advice to WFP staff on matters pertaining to the investigation of wrongdoing, and direct staff appointed by field offices to assist in investigations.
• Regularly appraise progress of investigations, assess probable impact of investigation outcomes relative to strategies, and advice colleagues.
• Coordinate with local officials, governments, and external organizations and obtain their support such as interpreters or facts providers to facilitate investigative work.
• Effectively work, collaborate and coordinate with other control and monitoring functions as appropriate.
• Provide advice on and promote best practices with respect to investigations.
• Provide support in the preparation of work plans and the establishment of priorities in the investigation function.
• Assist in the development and implementation of investigators’ trainings.
• Develop policies and procedures and share best practices/lessons learnt from investigative work.
• Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.
• Other as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: University degree in Criminology, Investigations, Law, Audit, Accounting or other related fields. Formal training and/or certification in various law enforcement methodologies/fraud examination or investigation.
• Experience: Typically eight years or more (of which three international) of relevant progressively responsible professional experience in planning, leading and executing complex criminal or administrative investigations in managerial or supervisory position.
• Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).