Deputy Inspector-general

Job Posting: 14/Feb/2025

Closure Date: 07/Mar/2025, 4:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: Office of the Inspector General (OIG)

Job Type: Staff position

Type of Requisition: Senior-level

Grade Level: D-1

Primary Location: Italy-Rome

Duration: Fixed term: two years with possibility of extension

Post Number: 2010050

CCOG Code: 1A21
- **FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture**:

- **Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply**:

- **Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values**:

- **FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination**:
**Organizational Setting**

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is the specialized Agency of the United Nations leading international efforts to defeat hunger. FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide to achieve food security for all and ensure that people have regular access to high-quality food.

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for _better production_, _better nutrition_, _a_ _better environment,_ and _a better life_, leaving no one behind.

In accordance with its Charter, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) provides oversight of FAO’s programmes and operations through internal audit and investigation.

The Internal Audit Branch (OIGA) carries out assurance and advisory activities designed to add value and improve the organization's operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. The Branch conducts its work in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), including the Code of Ethics and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and adopted by the Internal Audit Services of the United Nations agencies.

The Investigations Branch (OIGI) investigates allegations of misconduct involving FAO personnel and allegations of sanctionable actions involving third parties. OIG’s investigation mandate covers misconduct such as fraud, corruption, abuse of privileges and immunities; sexual exploitation and abuse; sexual harassment; workplace harassment and abuse of authority; retaliation against whistle-blowers; or any other conduct not in conformity with the Standards of Conduct of the International Civil Service. OIG also prepares reports for the Director-General and Senior Management on lessons learned and proactive integrity reviews and promotes policies and activities that enhance the integrity of FAO's operations.

The position is located in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

**Reporting Lines**

The Deputy Inspector-General reports to the Inspector-General.

**Summary of Duties and Functions**
- Supports the Inspector-General in providing strategic direction to the execution of OIG’s mandate and mission, in accordance with the OIG Charter.
- Supports implementation of a long-term OIG Strategy and biennial workplans, developed in alignment with FAO’s Strategic Framework, Risk Profile and Programme of Work.
- Strives to strengthen internal oversight at FAO, in cooperation with the Inspector-General, collaborators throughout FAO, UN system organizations (particularly Rome-Based Agencies), professional networks and other partners.
- In collaboration with the Inspector-General and OIG personnel, provides advice to the Director-General, Senior Management, Oversight Advisory Committee and Governing Bodies on matters related to, inter alia, internal governance; risk management; internal control; accountability, integrity and transparency; key management initiatives such as organizational reform; and overall management and operations of FAO.
- Provides strategic advice and direction for the development and implementation of OIG’s Communication Strategy aimed at effectively communicating OIG’s work and building the necessary channels between OIG and the entire Organization.
- Fosters effective dissemination and promotion of OIG findings and lessons learned arising from its audits and investigations, enhancing OIG’s visibility and demonstrating the impact of its work.
- Contributes to the preparation of statistics and periodic reports on audit and investigation matters, as well as analyses on systemic audit