Strategy and Litigation Support, Junior Consultant

Overview

This position is located in the Strategy and Litigation Support (SLS) Team of the Office of Inspections and Investigations. The role operates as a team member reporting to the Chief, SLS, or designated representative.

Responsibilities

Advisory

• Contribute to analyzing and providing basic technical advice on communications and intake matters where there is potential litigation risk.
• Advise OIGI investigation teams on ongoing investigations relating to challenges occurring during the investigative process, interpretation of the OIGI framework, WFP or UN policies, or other potential litigation risks.
• Under guidance, review and advise OIGI colleagues on OIGI reports and other OIGI work products to ensure evidential sufficiency and professional standards.
• Contribute to investigations work by participating in investigations and drafting OIG work products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Framework

• Assist in the development and update of the OIGI operational framework (policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and templates), including challenges to the status quo.
• Keep abreast of relevant WFP and UN policies and decisions of administrative tribunals, and support communications to OIGI employees when these have a direct impact on OIGI work.
• Assist in providing and coordinating feedback on WFP policies that have an oversight dimension.

Capacity Building

• OIGI team: Participate in capacity building activities to socialize existing policy and related developments in coordination with the training coordinator.
• Stakeholders:
  • Contribute to the delivery of awareness-raising sessions related to OIGI’s work for all employees and specialized functions.
  • Support capacity building initiatives with key stakeholders.

Deliverables

• Successful completion of the tasks listed above.

Requirements

Education

• A university degree in Investigations, Law, Audit, Accounting, or relevant discipline.

Experience

• Previous experience working with the United Nations system or other international organizations is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Analytical insight: leverage analytical tools and methodologies to uncover insights and support decision-making.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity, and ability to work independently.
• Strategic planning: devise comprehensive plans for investigations, aligning with organizational goals and legal requirements.
• Communication and cultural sensitivity: coordinate effectively with local officials, governments, and external organizations to obtain necessary support (e.g., interpreters or information providers) to facilitate investigative work.

Languages

• Written and oral proficiency in English.
• Knowledge of another UN official language (French, Arabic, Spanish, Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with the United Nations system or other international organizations.
• Knowledge of another UN official language (French, Arabic, Spanish, Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese.

Contract Details

• Job title: Strategy and Litigation Support Junior Consultant
• Contract type: Junior Regular Consultant - Level III
• Duration: From November 2026 to October 2027

Location

• Duty station: HQ Rome (Remote Working from PPR)

Compensation & Benefits

• An attractive compensation package is offered (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
• Reasonable accommodations: The employer is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Application Information

• Deadline for applications: 18 October 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome)
• Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online recruiting system. CVs and applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel are not considered.
• Required documents at application stage: CV and Cover Letter.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed.

Additional Information

• The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Disregard any solicitation for payment.

• 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.