Quality Assurance & Policy Officer, P2 - Rome, Italy

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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.

Would you like to work in Quality Assurance & Policy area and you are interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Would you like to join WFP, a highly reputable organisation bringing positive change to lives of people affected by hardships? Would you like to join a global organisation investing in its people?

If your answer is yes, then this is a great opportunity for you to become an integral member of a diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to beneficiary assistance.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications must be submitted by Sunday, 11th September, 2022 (16:59 PM CET)

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

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: UN World Food Programme (WFP) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

WHY JOIN US?

• 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)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This role is the Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI) located in Headquarters, Rome, Italy and will report to the Chief of Quality Assurance and Policy (P5).

THE ROLE

Assist the Quality Assurance and Policy (QA&P) Team and OIGI in policy and quality assurance matters with internal and external stakeholders. The position will assist the QAP team in providing accurate and timely input into the quality of investigative outputs and policy matters.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

• Assist the work of the Quality Assurance and Policy (QAP) Team.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Assist in the review of OIGI reports and other OIGI work products and contribute to promoting professional standards, effective use of language and conformity with OIGI SOPs.
• Analyse and provide basic technical advice on the evidence cited within OIGI reports, ensuring OIGI reports are relying on relevant regulations, rules and policy and that these are aligned with UN system-wide policy developments.
• Liaise with Human Resources Management (HRM) and coordinate feedback from HRSR to OIGI regarding HRM reviews of OIGI work products.
• Participate in the development and conduct of training on effective written communication and report writing.
• Where needed provide advice and guidance to OIGI investigation teams on best practices concerning the preparation of OIGI reports.
• Pro-actively participate in training and mentoring opportunities to build own capacity and skills
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (continue)

POLICY

• Assist in the development and updating of OIGI Policy and Procedures documentation (policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and templates).

• Keep abreast of relevant policies, Executive Director Directives, and decisions of the International Labour Organization’s Administrative Tribunal (ILOAT) and inform OIGI employees when these have a direct impact on the work of the group (including, but not limited to: Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption, Abusive Conduct, Protection of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Protection from Retaliation, Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) Staff Rules, Human Resources (HR) Manual, Code of Conduct, Asset Use and IT Security Policies and Standards).

• Assist in ensuring that all OIGI Policy and Procedures documentation is updated (policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and templates).

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

You have:

• Master’s degree in Law / Criminology or other related fields or a Bachelor’s degree in the same disciplines with additional relevant years of experience and/or relevant certificate.

EXPERIENCE:

You have:

• Typically, three years or more of relevant progressively responsible professional experience in planning, leading and/or executing complex criminal or administrative investigations.
• Previous experience in the conduct of investigations with a UN organization or international financing institution is an asset.
• Experience in providing legal advice and guidance on investigative matters.

LANGUAGE:

You have:

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

MORE ABOUT YOU

You have:

• Experience in reviewing and providing advice on investigative outputs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to clearly articulate insights to stakeholders in and outside of WFP.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Leads by Example with Integrity Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork Applies Strategic Thinking Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

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

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• The positions are open to all nationalities.
• While WFP does support flexible working arrangements, the positions are based in Rome and would require the selected candidate to relocate.
• The selected candidate will be employed on a renewable fixed-term contract (up to 8 years) with a probationary period of one year.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance.

For more details, please visit icsc.un.org 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.

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
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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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.