The World Food Programme (WFP), the world's frontline organisation fighting hunger, is seeking to
compile a roster of suitably qualified candidates for potential Inspections & Investigations Officers
vacancies at P2, P3 and P4 levels in the Oversight Services Division at its Headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Within delegated authority, the Inspections & Investigations Officer will be responsible for the
following duties:
• Carry out office and field based investigations into allegations of violations of policies,
procedures, standards, guidelines, and applicable rules and regulations;
• 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
of such acts;
• Carry out inspections of WFP operations, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures,
standards, guidelines, and applicable rules and regulations;
• Work and coordinate closely with the other control and monitoring functions as appropriate;
• Prepare reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to inspections and investigations;
• Prepare recommendations for corrective action and improved controls, effectiveness, or
efficiency of WFP operations based on the findings of inspections or investigations;
• Prioritize, plan and coordinate an inspection or investigation team's field work;
• Regularly appraise progress of investigation and assess probable impact of investigation
outcomes 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.
• Selected candidates may be asked to serve in / travel to difficult duty stations.
Qualifications
Education:
Advanced university degree in a relevant discipline e.g. law, business administration, accounting,
auditing, or other similar field. Participation in investigation training courses is an asset.
Experience:
- At least three to seven years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience
related to investigations, with a proven track record in planning, leading and executing
investigations..
- Previous experience in the conduct of investigations with a UN organization or international
financing institution is an asset.
- Candidates with more years of experience may be awarded with senior level positions.
Languages:
- Written and oral proficiency in English is essential.
- Intermediate knowledge of another WFP official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French,
Russian, Spanish and Portuguese).
Competencies
- Excellent conceptual, analytical, communication and written skills.
- Integrity, maturity, good interpersonal skills, and results oriented.
- Readiness to work in difficult duty stations and be transferred to other assignments worldwide.
Terms and Conditions
WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment,
30 days’ annual vacation, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and
medical insurance. Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.
http://icsc.un.org Click on: UN Common System data > Salaries Allowances and Benefits, to view salary
scales
www.wfp.org Click on Operations to learn about WFP’s operations
www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates
Application procedures:
Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/
Step 1: Create and submit your Online CV.
Step 2: Submit your application.
NOTE: You must complete Step 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.
Deadline for applications: 31 March 2009
• WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS
status.
• Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged
to apply.
REF: 09-0009527
