Your privacy is important to us**DATE LIMITE DE CANDIDATURE**11 January 2026-23:59-UTC+01:00 heure d’Europe centrale (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 climate change.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.
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and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news:, ,, ,,. **Organizational Context**The Independent Oversight Advisory Committee (IOAC), serves in an expert advisory capacity and provides independent, expert advice to the Executive Board and the Executive Director in fulfilling their governance responsibilities, including ensuring the effectiveness of WFP’s internal control systems, risk management, audit and oversight functions, and governance processes. The IOAC aims to add value by strengthening accountability and governance within WFP.**Responsibilities**The specific responsibilities of the IOAC include advising the Executive Board and the Executive Director on the following:* **Internal oversight/internal audit/investigation function**: provide advice on the independence and mandate of the Office of the Inspector General; review its budget and staffing requirements; review its overall performance and issue related recommendations, provide advice on the selection and performance of the Inspector General and Director, Oversight Office and on the annual plan for oversight activities;* **Risk Management and Internal Controls**: the effectiveness of WFP's internal control systems, including risk management and internal governance practices;* **Financial Statements**: issues arising from the audited financial statements of WFP, and reports to WFP management and the Executive Board produced by the External Auditor;* **Accounting:**the appropriateness of accounting policies, standards and disclosure practices and any changes and risks in those policies;* **External audit**: the External Auditor's work plan and reports, including any comments for consideration by the External Auditor in the independent determination of their work plan and issued reports; the IOAC may provide, upon request of the Executive Board, advice on the selection of the External Auditor, including the costs and scope of the services to be provided, and to the Executive Board regarding the fees charged by the External Auditor and on extensions of the audit work or additional work required of the External Auditor;* **Values and Ethics:**the systems established by WFP to maintain and promote international civil service values, and to ensure compliance with applicable norms and policies, and high standards of integrity and ethical conduct, to prevent conflicts of interest and misconduct; and* **Allegations of Inappropriate Activity:**the process for handling and investigating significant allegations.* **Evaluation**: evaluation policy; evaluation strategy and charter; annual work plan and budget; quality assurance systems for the evaluation function; and external assessments. Review the effectiveness of the evaluation function and provide a forum to discuss matters raised in WFP evaluations;* **Management response and follow up**: provide advice on the adequacy of management response and follow-up to audit, ethics, ombudsman and evaluation recommendations.**Qualifications and Experience*** At least 15 years of progressively responsible Senior Management experience in Finance, Audit/Oversight and/or Evaluations;* A track record of providing expertise in an advisory capacity to Executive level stakeholders;* Proven experience in organizational governance and accountability structures, including risk management and ethics;* Demonstrated knowledge of large, international, and complex organizations;* Demonstrated ability to deliver recommendations across different levels of a multicultural organization;* Previous Oversight Committee (or similar) experience preferred.* Understanding of general legal concepts;To undertake the role effectively, members of the IOAC should possess integrity, independent judgment, dedication, and commitment to WFP’s global goal of reaching zero hunger.The Committee conducts its work in English. Candidates must have a high level of English proficiency to engage fully and carry out their responsibilities.**Terms and Conditions**To meet IOAC equitable geographical representation requirements, preference will be given to nationals from these countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of).WFP is committed to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women. Qualified women candidates are strongly urged to apply.Members of the IOAC shall be independent of the WFP Secretariat and the Executive Board. The appointment is for a three-year term, which may be renewed for a further three years.
This position is without compensation, but travel and subsistence costs are paid by WFP. IOAC members are expected to attend at least four meetings each year either in Rome, Italy, or in a field location to experience WFP operations first-hand.For more details, please visit**Application Closing Date: 11/01/2026****WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK**WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.**REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION**WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact:
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