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Investigations Officer P3, Nairobi

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  • 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).



  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Liaise with other units within OIGI to obtain necessary support, e.g. digital forensics or strategic advice.
  • Effectively interact with internal and external control, monitoring, risk and compliance, and/or oversight functions, as necessary to facilitate fact-finding activities.
  • Provide advice to WFP employees on matters pertaining to the investigation of misconduct or wrongdoing.
  • 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.
  • Other responsibilities, as assigned.


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