PstrongOrganizational Settingbr/strongThe Office of the Inspector-General (OIG) provides oversight of FAO's programmes and operations through internal audit and investigations. OIG investigates allegations of misconduct involving FAO personnel and allegations of sanctionable actions involving third parties. OIG's investigation mandate covers misconduct such as fraud, corruption, abuse of privileges and immunities; sexual exploitation and abuse; sexual harassment; workplace harassment and abuse of authority; retaliation against whistle-blowers; or any other conduct not in conformity with the Standards of Conduct of the International Civil Service. OIG also prepares reports to the Director-General and Senior Management on lessons learned and proactive integrity reviews and promotes policies and activities that enhance the integrity of FAO's operations. /ppstrongOrganizational Settingbr/strongThe Office of the Inspector-General (OIG) provides oversight of FAO's programmes and operations through internal audit and investigations. OIG investigates allegations of misconduct involving FAO personnel and allegations of sanctionable actions involving third parties. OIG's investigation mandate covers misconduct such as fraud, corruption, abuse of privileges and immunities; sexual exploitation and abuse; sexual harassment; workplace harassment and abuse of authority; retaliation against whistle-blowers; or any other conduct not in conformity with the Standards of Conduct of the International Civil Service. OIG also prepares reports to the Director-General and Senior Management on lessons learned and proactive integrity reviews and promotes policies and activities that enhance the integrity of FAO's operations.brThe post is located in OIG's Investigation Branch (OIGI) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. OIGI consists of two units, both headed by a Senior Investigator (Head of Unit): Investigation Operations Unit and Investigation Analysis and Professional Practices Unit. OIGI staff would normally rotate between the two units.brstrongReporting Linesbr/strongThe Investigator reports to the Senior Investigator (Head of Unit) or an Investigator (Team Leader).brstrongTechnical Focusbr/strongIntake of, and/or investigations into, allegations of serious misconduct and wrongdoing by FAO personnel and third parties and in line with internal standard operating procedures and relevant rules.brstrongKey Resultsbr/strongThe intake of complaints and/or investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse, workplace harassment and sexual harassment, and other types of wrongdoing, and the development of recommendations to support management decisions; and improve internal controls over fraud risks and to prevent and timely detect violations of FAO policies.brstrongKey Functionsbr/strongulliUndertakes the intake and assessment of incoming complaints/allegations. This includes reviewing the information received, and when necessary, obtaining additional information from the complainant to determine whether the complaint/allegation falls within the mandate of OIG or whether the matter would be more appropriately handled by another FAO office. /liliParticipates in the planning, organizing and conduct of investigations at headquarters or Decentralized Offices, in accordance with the applicable rules involving a preliminary review of the complaint/allegation, interviews of personnel and third parties, review of documentary and electronic information, analysis of the facts, organization of the evidence, and determines the appropriate presentation of investigative results including the preparation of reports. /liliParticipates, under the supervision and guidance of a more senior investigator, in complex investigation cases. /liliPrepares and edits required written outputs with logical and clear presentations of intake and assessment of complaints, investigative findings, including relevant facts; circumstances, conclusions and recommendations to support management decisions regarding any disciplinary or corrective action. Written outputs include referral documents upon finalization of the assessment process, investigative plans, records of interviews, and investigative reports. /liliContributes to the development of lessons learned, conduct of proactive integrity reviews, and development of recommendations for actions to prevent violations of FAO policies prohibiting fraud and misconduct with respect to personnel or third parties and promotes policies and activities that enhance the integrity of FAO operations. /liliMaintains effective liaison with relevant FAO Divisions, Offices and Centres (DOCs) in the context of the intake assessment and/or investigation process regarding specific cases and with external and UN investigators on cases/issues of mutual concern. /liliContributes to the updating of policies, procedures, systems and best practices to support the planning, conduct, evidence collection, report writing and follow-up of preliminary and full investigations at headquarters and Decentralized Offices. /liliAssists with the provision of input into the preparation of statistics and periodic reports on investigation matters and analyses on investigation trends. /liliParticipates in awareness and training activities on the prevention, detection and reporting of misconduct including fraud, corruption, abusive conduct and sexual misconduct in FAO. /liliPerforms other duties as requiredbr/li /ulstrong______________________________________________________________________________________________________br/strongstrongCANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWINGbr/strongstrongMinimum Requirementsbr/strongulliAdvanced university degree in law or in a subject associated with criminal and/or administrative investigations (candidates holding a first-level university degree in above-mentioned fields may also be considered if possessing two (2) additional years of relevant work experience in fact-finding/investigatory work and a professional qualification to practice law in a national/state jurisdiction). /liliFive years of relevant experience in fact-finding/investigatory work preferably, but not limited to, misconduct and wrongdoing by employees, suppliers and partners organizations, including fraud and other forms of corruption, using investigation techniques and procedures. /liliWorking knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).br/li /ulstrongCompetenciesbr/strongulliResults Focus /liliTeamwork /liliCommunication /liliBuilding Effective Relationships /liliKnowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvementbr/li /ulstrongTechnical/Functional Skillsbr/strongulliWork experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable. /liliWork experience in an international setting is desirable. /liliExtent and relevance of experience in investigations including employee misconduct, procurement fraud and corruption, sexual exploitation and abuse, workplace harassment and sexual harassment. /liliAbility to analyse relevant legal and procedural issues, and documentary and financial evidence. /liliKnowledge and understanding of relevant investigative theories, concepts and approaches. /liliAbility and willingness to travel, including hardship duty stations. /liliA professional qualification to practice law in a national/state jurisdiction is an advantage for candidates possessing an advanced university degree.br/li /ulstrongJob Postingbr/strong09/Jul/2025brstrongClosure Datebr/strong30/Jul/2025, 11:59:00 PMbrstrongOrganizational Unitbr/strongOIGbrstrongJob Typebr/strongStaff positionbrstrongType of Requisitionbr/strongProfessionalbrstrongGrade Levelbr/strongP-3brstrongPrimary Locationbr/strongItaly-RomebrstrongDurationbr/strongFixed-term: two years with possibility of extensionbrstrongPost Numberbr/strong0012823brstrongCCOG Codebr/strong1A21brIMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal devicebrThe length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.br_____________________________________________________________________________________________________brulliFAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture /liliQualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply /liliEveryone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values /liliFAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination /liliAll selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks /liliAll applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality /liliFAO staff are subject to the authority of the Director-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the Organization.br/li /ulFAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.brThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. /ph3Seniority level /h3ullih3Seniority level /h3Mid-Senior level /li /ulh3Employment type /h3ullih3Employment type /h3Full-time /li /ulh3Job function /h3ullih3Job function /h3Other, Information Technology, and Management /lilih3Industries /h3Non-profit Organizations /li /ulpReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at FAO by 2x /ppGet notified about new Investigator jobs in strongRome, Latium, Italy /strong. /ph3Clinical Research Coordinator - 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