Investigations Officer, Head of Intake P4

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Investigations Officer, Head of Intake P4 Organization: World Food Programme Job requisition: JR127610 Location: Rome, Italy Country: IT Time type: Full time Posted: 2026-10-14 Application deadline: 2026-10-29 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 29 October 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (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 extreme weather shocks. 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, TikTok. 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). ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is to provide WFP’s stakeholders assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of WFP’s governance, risk management and control processes aimed at detecting and deterring fraud, waste and abuse through independent and objective oversight activities; to conduct inspections and investigations into allegations of wrongdoing and misconduct; and to facilitate the adoption and implementation of United Nations, humanitarian agency and private-sector best practices related to assurance and oversight. OIG consists of three functional branches: - The Office of Internal Audit (OIGA), which provides independent assurance and advisory services on governance, risk management and internal controls. - The Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI), which investigates allegations of misconduct, including fraud, corruption and sexual misconduct by WFP employees and partners and conducts inspections into areas of heightened risk. - Professional Support Services (PSS), which provides shared analytical, technology, digital forensics, intelligence, administrative and business support services, enabling OIG to operate as an integrated, modern and data-driven oversight function. This position is located in OIGI’s Intake and Case Development (ICD) unit. ICD is the strategic decision point determining the most appropriate course of action for allegations or concerns reported to OIGI. The Head of Intake serves as the first-level supervisor of the ICD team and reports to the Chief, ICD. Some travel, including to remote field locations, may be required. THE ROLE The Head of Intake plays a critical strategic role within OIGI, coordinating the ICD team and overseeing the full assessment workflow – from the receipt and early triage of allegations through case prioritisation, preliminary fact-finding, quality assurance and timely submission for management decision. The incumbent deputises for the Chief, ICD and, in close coordination with the Chief, provides strategic and technical direction on complex, sensitive and high-risk matters; oversees clear, high-quality analysis and recommendations; and ensures outcomes are communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders. The role promotes a timely, consistent and risk-informed intake function, while supporting staff development, sound practice and continuous improvement. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES : Under the supervision of the Chief, ICD, the Head of Intake, P4, will undertake the following tasks: A. Intake workflow, assessment and case development: - Lead and oversee the OIGI intake assessment workflow, including the receipt and triage of allegations and complain

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