Overview
In this role you lead the FAO Office of the Inspector-General Investigations Branch, directing complex fraud and misconduct investigations across FAO programmes. You supervise multidisciplinary teams, shape the investigation program, and ensure rigorous evidence handling and quality control. You provide strategic input on policies, procedures, and integrity initiatives while liaising with legal, HR, and external investigators. You will drive training, awareness, and capacity development to uphold the Organization’s ethical standards and integrity.
Responsibilities
* Plan and manage specialized investigation teams and supervise staff
* Shape the investigation program, framework, and best practices for planning, evidence collection, report writing, and follow-up
* Direct investigations into fraud, corruption, misconduct involving FAO personnel and third parties; review intake assessments and assign cases
* Lead highly complex investigations and present findings to senior FAO leadership
* Ensure quality control of investigation outputs before sign-off by the Inspector-General
* Develop statistics and trend analyses on investigations and support periodic reporting
* Produce lessons learned and proactive integrity reviews; propose actions to prevent policy violations
* Provide technical advisory services on sanctioning procedures, procurement policies, and ethical guidelines
* Lead or participate in cross‑organization working groups; liaise with legal, HR and UN investigators
* Coordinate awareness and training on fraud prevention and reporting; promote best practices and capacity development
* Contribute to OIG quarterly/annual reports and donor reporting as relevant
* Administer and control parts of OIG budget as delegated
* Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
* Advanced university degree in law or related field (Master's or equivalent)
* Ten years of relevant investigations experience, including supervisory roles
* Proficiency in English; working knowledge of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish)
* Experience in investigations of misconduct by staff, suppliers, and partners; familiarity with fraud, corruption, and procurement issues
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