Strategy and Litigation Support, Junior Consultant

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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: Strategy and Litigation Support Junior Consultant

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Junior Regular Consultant - Level III

UNIT/DIVISION: OIGI, OIG

DUTY STATION (City, Country): HQ Rome (Remote Working from PPR)

DURATION: From November 2026 to October 2027

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

This position is located in the Strategy and Litigation Support (SLS) Team of the Office of Inspections and Investigations. The successful candidate will operate as a team member and will report to the Chief, SLS or his/her designate.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.ADVISORY

• Contribute to analysing and providing basic technical advice on communications andintake matters where there is potential litigation risk.

• Contribute to advising OIGI investigation teams on ongoing investigations relating to challenges occurring during the investigative process, interpretation of the OIGI framework, WFP or UN policies, or other potential litigation risks.

• Under guidance, review and advise OIGI colleagues on OIGI reports and other OIGI work products to ensure evidential sufficiency and professional standards.

• Contribute to investigations work by participating in investigations and drafting OIG work products.

• Other duties as assigned.

2. FRAMEWORK:

•Assist with the development and update of the OIGI operational framework (policies,standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and templates) including challenges to the status quo.

•Keep abreast of relevant WFP and UN policies and decisions of administrative tribunals and assist in communicating to OIGI employees when these have a direct impact on the work of OIGI.

•Assist in providing and coordinating feedback on WFP policies that have an oversight dimension.

3.CAPACITY BUILDING:

•OIGI team: Participate in capacity building activities to socialize existing policy and related developments in coordination with the training coordinator.

•Stakeholders:

oContribute to the delivery of sessions on awareness raising related to OIGI’s work for all employees and specialized functions.

oSupport capacity building initiatives with key stakeholders.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT: Successful completion of the tasks listed above.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education: A university degree in Investigations, Law, Audit, Accounting, or relevant discipline.

Experience: Previous experience working with the United Nations system or other international organizations is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Analytical Insight: Leveraging analytical tools and methodologies to uncover insights and support decision-making.

• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity and the ability to work independently.

• Strategic Planning: Devising comprehensive plans for investigations, aligning with organizational goals and legal requirements.

• Communication and cultural sensitivity: Coordinating effectively with local officials, governments and external organizations to obtain necessary support such as interpreters or information providers to facilitate investigative work.

Languages: Written and oral proficiency in English. Knowledge of another UN official language (French, Arabic, Spanish, Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese is an advantage.

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

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• 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.