Investigations Officer P3

This role as Investigations Officer P3 is situated in the Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI) based in Nairobi, Kenya, reporting to the Director, Office of Inspections and Investigations or the designate. The core purpose of the role is to conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct and wrongdoing, efficiently plan and undertake fact-finding activities for assigned matters, and prepare high-quality analytical written outputs with recommendations. Frequent travel, often at short notice, to WFP Field Operations, mainly to developing countries, may be required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, within delegated authority):

1. Efficiently plan and conduct office and field-based investigations into allegations of misconduct and wrongdoing, in accordance with applicable OIGI and WFP frameworks. Fact-finding activities include engaging with investigative participants, collecting relevant records information and documentation, conducting interviews, and undertaking field missions.
2. Prepare clear, concise, and well-reasoned written outputs pertaining to assigned matters. Based on comprehensive evidence analysis and presentation, draw sound factual conclusions and formulate recommendations for corrective measures and/or referrals, in line with OIGI’s mandate.
3. Effectively manage assigned workload within established timeframes and priorities, adjusting investigative strategies as necessary, and regularly consulting with supervisors and relevant OIGI colleagues, keeping them informed of progress.
4. Effectively engage with GHQ, country or other offices, local officials, governments, and external organizations for support, to collect information, and/or otherwise facilitate fact-finding activities.
5. Liaise with other units within OIGI to obtain necessary support, e.g., digital forensics or strategic advice.
6. Effectively interact with internal and external control, monitoring, risk and compliance, and/or oversight functions, as necessary to facilitate fact-finding activities.
7. Provide advice to WFP employees on matters pertaining to the investigation of misconduct or wrongdoing.
8. Support the implementation of best practices, policies and procedures related to OIGI’s mandate and contribute to the sharing of lessons learned and best practices from intake, investigative, and analysis work.
9. Other responsibilities, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Advanced university degree in Criminology, Investigations, Law, Audit, Accounting, or other related fields.
• A Bachelor’s degree in the same disciplines may be considered suitable if combined with additional years of relevant experience and/or relevant certificate.

Experience:

• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in conducting criminal or administrative investigations, or in related fields, e.g., administrative law, humanitarian fact-finding, intelligence, and analysis.

Language:

• Fluency (level C) in English language.
• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).