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Internship – Investigations, Technical Advice and Policy

Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI)

Homebased for HQ Rome, Italy

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. We are currently seeking to fill an intern position in the Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI), homebased for HQ Rome, Italy.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION

OIGI has the sole responsibility within WFP to conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct committed by WFP personnel, such as fraud, corruption, collusion, theft/misappropriation, sexual exploitation & abuse, workplace harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, retaliation and other breaches of WFP rules and policies. OIGI is also responsible for assessing and investigating allegations of fraud, corruption, collusion and other wrongdoings committed by vendors, cooperating partners and other third parties to the detriment of WFP.

GENERAL INFORMATION

•  Title of Post: Internship
•  Supervisor: Quality Assurance and Policy Officer
•  Unit: OIGI
•  Country: Italy
•  Duty Station: Remote for HQ Rome
•  Duration of internship: 8 months
•  Expected Start Date: as soon as possible

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of a Quality Assurance and Policy Officer the incumbent will perform the following duties:

•  Assist in the technical and quality review of investigation reports, in particular in ensuring the accuracy and consistency of reporting, and by reviewing the underlying evidence;
•  Conduct legal research, in particular within the internal framework of other UN agencies and in the administrative jurisprudence of the ILOAT/UNDT/UNAT;
•  Assist in the development of OIGI investigative internal framework;
•  Assist with other facets of investigative work, including preliminary assessment of complaints, assisting with ongoing investigations and any other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

•  Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme in Investigations, Law or other related fields from a recognized university OR recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme in Investigations, Law or other related fields (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme) from a recognized university;
•  University course attendance in the past 12 months.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

•  Knowledge of general legal principles applicable to internal investigations
•  Ability to write clearly and concisely
•  Attention to detail
•  Research and analytical skills
•  Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and diverse international environment

WORKING LANGUAGES

Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C).

SUPERVISION (Level/Methods of Supervision)

Under the direct supervision of a Quality Assurance and Policy Officer, the intern will be provided with close mentoring, guidance, and technical supervision. The Chief, Quality Assurance and Policy and other members of the team will also be involved in helping, guiding, and mentoring the intern. Performance planning and reviews, as well as learning and development discussions, will be carried out throughout the internship.

TRAINING COMPONENTS

Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, weLearn. Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.

LEARNING ELEMENTS

At the end of the assignment, the Intern should:

•  Understand WFP’s mission and key programmes
•  Gain advanced insight into administrative investigations in a large international organization
•  Develop a solid and critical understanding of the legal principles applicable to responding to staff misconduct in an international organization
•  Have extensively practiced report-writing skills

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

•  VA Reference no: 829566
•  Closing Date: 4 October 2023 at 11:59pm Rome time

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

•  Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.
•  WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs.
•  WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.
•  WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.
•  Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply: sons, daughters, brothers or sisters.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.

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.

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