Strategic Advice and Policy Investigations

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ABOUT WFP

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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:

Strategic Advice and Policy Investigations Junior Consultant

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

Consultant

UNIT/DIVISION:

OIGI

DUTY STATION (City, Country):

Home-based

DURATION:

6-11 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

This position is located in the Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI) located in WFP Headquarters in Rome, Italy and will report to the OIGI Chief, Quality Assurance and Policy (P5).

The selected candidate will assist in the provision of strategic and technical advice to the Investigations team as well as in the development of internal policies.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under guidance, conduct technical and quality review of investigation reports, including adequacy and sufficiency of the evidence, consideration of due process and substantive issues, and compliance with applicable jurisprudence and professional standards;
• Contribute to the development of OIGI investigative internal framework (policies, standard operating procedures, guidelines and templates), having regard to best practices within the broader UN system and applicable administrative jurisprudence of the ILOAT/UNDT/UNAT;
• Keep abreast of, and ensure compliance with, relevant policies and applicable administrative jurisprudence of the ILOAT/UNDT/UNAT, and inform OIGI investigators where these have an impact on their work;
• Assist in the provision of strategic and technical advice with respect to investigations;
• Assist with other facets of investigative work, including preliminary assessment of complaints, assisting with ongoing investigations and any other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced university degree in Investigations, Law or other related fields.

Experience:

Previous experience in conducting, or providing legal advice on, investigations or disciplinary processes within a UN or international financing institution is an asset.

Knowledge & Skills:

Academic and technical qualification relevant to reviewing and providing advice on investigative outputs.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate insights to senior stakeholders in and outside OIGI.

Strong drafting skills.

Familiarity with the jurisprudence and search databases of the ILOAT/UNDT/UNAT.

Ability to apply good judgment and strategic thinking in the context of internal investigations.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in English. Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish is desirable.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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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:  global.inclusion@wfp.org

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

• We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

• At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.