Overview DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 11 January :59-GMT01:00 Central European Time (Rome) WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability. About WFP The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do. The vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled and high performing teams selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFPs values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP visit our website. Follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. Why Join WFPWFP 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 & Details JOB TITLE: Investigations Consultant TYPE OF CONTRACT: CST WAE UNIT/DIVISION: OIGI DUTY STATION (City Country): HQ Rome working remotely DURATION: From January 2026 to December 2026 Background and Purpose of the Assignment This job is located in the Office of Inspections and Investigations in Headquarters (HQ). The Consultant will operate as a team member and will report to the Director, Office of Inspections and Investigations or the designate. Frequent, often short-notice travel to WFP Field Operations is required, mainly to developing countries. Accountabilities / ResponsibilitiesThe Consultant will report to the Director, Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI) and/or his delegate as appointed by the Director of OIGI. The consultant will specifically deliver their work either individually or within a multidisciplinary team, with the ultimate goal and mission of the OIGI to conduct independent investigations into allegations of misconduct involving WFP staff, contractors and other applicable persons. Review and assess complaints and allegations. Carry out investigations into allegations of violations of applicable rules and regulations. Conduct interviews and collect evidence. Draft reports on the outcome of the investigation, including recommendations for corrective action. Review investigation reports for adequacy and sufficiency of the evidence. Contribute to the development of OIGI's investigative internal framework. Perform other related duties as required.Deliverables at the End of the ContractCompleted assessments of complaints and allegations handled during the assignment. Investigation reports finalized including findings and recommendations for corrective action. Records of interviews conducted and evidence collected in line with OIGI standards. Review notes on investigation reports ensuring adequacy and sufficiency of evidence. Contributions to the improvement of OIGI’s internal investigative framework (e.g., guidelines, SOPs). Any additional tasks or outputs requested by the Director or delegate documented and delivered.Qualifications & Experience Required Education:A university degree in Investigations, Law, Audit, Accounting or relevant discipline. Training from a police academy or another law enforcement agency with extensive experience in investigations can be considered in lieu of a university degree. Experience:At least 4 years of progressively responsible postgraduate professional experience related to investigations, intelligence gathering or other relevant experience. Previous experience working with the United Nations system or other international organizations is desirable. Knowledge & Skills Functional CapabilitiesAnalytical 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 investigations.4Ps Core Organisational CapabilitiesPurpose: Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP's Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives. Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries or new requirements of partners). Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP's mission. Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP's overall operations and is able to communicate this link to others.Languages Written and oral proficiency in English is a must; knowledge of another UN official language (French, Arabic, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) or Portuguese is an advantage. WFP Leadership Framework WFP Leadership Framework guides the common standards of behavior that guide how we work together to accomplish our mission. Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework 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: No Fee Disclaimer The United Nations does not charge any application processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the