Consultant Investigations Officer

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JOB TITLE: Investigations Officer (Consultant)TYPE OF CONTRACT: When Actually Employed ConsultancyUNIT/DIVISION: OIGIDUTY STATION (City, Country):Rome, Italy (REMOTE WORKING FROM PPR)DURATION: 11 monthsBACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:The Consultant will report to the Director, OIGI, or their delegate and work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.

OIGI conducts objective and fair investigations into alleged misconduct or wrongdoing involving WFP staff, contractors and other persons or entities with a contractual relationship to WFP.

The consultancy is based in the Intake and Case Development Team, OIGI’s strategic decision point for responding to allegations and concerns.
ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the supervision and direction of the Director, OIGI, or their delegate, the Consultant will generally be responsible for the following duties:Assess allegations and recommend the most appropriate response, including opening an investigation, referring the matter to another entity or function, or closing the matter without further action;Prepare clear, concise briefings for management and high-quality communications for stakeholders, including whistleblowers and affected persons;Liaise with focal points in Country Offices, Regional Bureaux and WFP Headquarters to obtain information and advise WFP employees on the OIGI process;Plan, conduct and document fact-finding activities, including witness interviews or document reviews, to develop allegations received to the point where an investigation can be opened or other action taken;Plan, conduct and document digital forensic or open-source searches and leverage technology, as required;Recommend improvements to the controls, effectiveness or efficiency of WFP operations, including through liaison with the OIG audit team;Regularly review the progress of preliminary assessments, evaluate the likely impact of investigation outcomes on strategy, and advise colleagues accordingly;Liaise with local authorities, governments, other UN organizations and external organizations, as required;Perform other related duties as required.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:Preliminary assessments completed as per OIGI standard practice.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:
A university degree in law, finance, criminology, or other relevant field.

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 five years of progressively responsible professional experience related to intake assessments or investigations, with a proven track record in planning, leading, and executing intake assessments or investigation, and with a focus on fraud and/or sexual misconduct.
· Previous experience in the conduct of investigations and/or preliminary assessments with a UN organization or international financing ins