Recrutement de 01 Chief Operations & Investigation Support P5

Recrutement de 01 Chief Operations & Investigation Support P5
Rome, Italie
time type
Full time
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job requisition id
JR105241
DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE

23 September 2024-23:59-UTC+01:00 heure d’Europe centrale (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 and 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 WFP's 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: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

WHY JOIN WFP?

WFP 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).



WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

THE ROLE

This position will be located in the Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI) in WFP Headquarters, Rome, Italy and reports to the Director, Office of Inspections and Investigations. Uphold the standards for investigations, ensuring independence and impartiality is observed and the team’s reputation upheld.

The Chief Operations and Investigative Support manages a number of units within OIGI, bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to supporting the OIGI management and the investigation teams in Rome and Nairobi. The position holder will be a part of the management team within OIGI.

Information & Analysis Team (IAT)

IAT coordinates OIGI’s intake workflow, including receipt and triage of all allegations and complaints, preliminary case assessments, recommended actions and subsequent presentation to the Case Review Committee. IAT also undertakes proactive projects to identify red flags and other misconduct in WFP operations.

Digital Forensics Team

Digital Forensics provides services including recovery and acquisition of evidence from IT equipment, preservation and management of evidence using industry best practices during investigations. Following the acquisition, the team provides a comprehensive technical analysis, interpretation of computer-related evidence, and presentation of their findings.

Business Support Operations (BSO)

BSO delivers a wide range of business support processes and activities to OIGI to facilitate effective service delivery. This includes management of OIGI’s CMS, statistical reporting and issuance of reports to external stakeholders. In addition, BSO supports OIGI by reporting matters coming to OIGI’s attention in line with donor’s funding obligations and other stakeholder agreements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

Within the delegated authority, the Chief of Operations and Investigations Support will be responsible for the following duties:

Lead a multidisciplinary team to support OIGI investigations, including specialised teams focused on analysis, business support operations, intake and assessment and digital forensics.

Motivate and inspire the staff in the various teams of responsibility and ensure advice, direction and proper technical guidance is provided on ongoing investigation projects and ensure that the expected investigation outcomes are issued within the agreed timelines and at the required quality.

Advise senior management/Director OIGI on emerging trends, critical findings, and potential risks identified through operational support processes to guide decision-making and enhance the overall effectiveness of WFP’s investigative efforts

Oversee the Case Management System (CMS) and ensure all investigation inputs/outputs are timely recorded in the system as appropriate.

Present to the Case Review Committee the preliminary assessment of allegations with a recommendation to proceed.

Seek out opportunities to partner and liaise with other WFP control and monitoring functions as appropriate.

Represent OIGI with local officials, governments, and outside organizations to establish and strengthen partnerships to resolve problems and to facilitate collaborative work between the wider OIGI team.

Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.

Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Advanced university degree in Criminology, Investigations, Law, Audit, Accounting or other related fields or a First level university degree with additional relevant years of experience and/or relevant certificates.

Formal training and/or certification in various law enforcement methodologies/fraud examination or investigation.

Experience:

At least 11 years (4 of which international) of relevant progressively responsible professional experience in planning, leading and executing complex criminal or administrative investigations in a managerial or supervisory position.

Extensive managerial experience and providing constructive periodic performance reports and feedback to a large and diverse team is essential.

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).




MORE ABOUT YOU
You have:

Demonstrated expertise in theories, concepts and approaches relevant to investigations and practical use of investigation techniques.

Skills in the coordination of multiple investigations and delivery of planned outputs.

ADDITIONAL / NICE TO HAVE

Previous experience in the conduct of investigations with a UN organization or international financing institution is an asset.

Previous experience managing a multidisciplinary team responsible for complaint intake and assessment, information analysis and data management is an asset.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.

Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as “non-rotational” which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. This position is open to both internal and external candidates.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.

The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK



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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time


Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.


No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.