DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

6 August 2026-23:59-GMT+01:00 Central European Time (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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WHY JOIN WFP?

- 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 of this vacancy announcement).

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

This role is within the Anti-Fraud Anti-Corruption (AFAC) unit Risk Management Division (RMD).

The management side AFAC unit leads organizational strengthening efforts in this area. The purpose of the unit is to build maturity and capacity in the first and second lines of defence on fraud prevention, detection and risk management, with a view to ensuring that WFP resources reach the people that the organization serves. It also coordinates and aligns efforts of the first, second and third line towards their common objective to prevent, detect and deter fraud.

The AFAC unit aims to guide management led AFAC maturity-building efforts and to position the organization for continuous improvement on AFAC matters.

Under the direct supervision of the head of AFAC unit, the incumbent will provide support in development of tools and guidance to address gaps and priority needs identified in AFAC matters across the organization. The incumbent will also support mainstreaming of enhanced guidance, reporting, and tools and address common questions and knowledge gaps and will be involved in the negotiations of AFAC-related clauses in donor and supply agreements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (Within delegated authority; not exhaustive)





- Strategic and Technical Support Promote the implementation and consistent application of the 2021 AFAC Policy across WFP operations. Contribute to the development, review, and updating of AFAC policies, guidance, procedures, and tools to strengthen fraud risk management. Provide expert advice and technical support to HQ, Regional Offices, and Country Offices on AFAC-related matters. Support coordinated efforts with Management, the Office of Inspector General (OIG), and the Ethics Office to strengthen counter-fraud capacity across the First and Second Lines.
- Fraud Risk Identification and Assessment Facilitate and support fraud risk assessments to proactively identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation measures. Strengthen the identification and documentation of fraud risks within risk registers, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk management standards.
- Fraud Prevention, Detection, and Monitoring Identify and escalate control gaps and support management in implementing corrective actions. Analyze fraud indicators and trends, providing timely intelligence on emerging risks. Support the development of fraud intelligence capabilities, including maintaining databases and leveraging internal and external case studies to inform institutional learning. Work with COs and functional units to develop and enhance fraud risk metrics, monitoring frameworks, and reporting protocols. Strengthen standards and processes for fraud-related reporting, including incidents, indicators, thresholds, and alerts.
- AFAC Integration and Capacity Building Contribute to the design and implementation of AFAC communication and awareness initiatives, including corporate campaigns (e.g., Fraud Awareness Week). Assess training needs and support the development and delivery of AFAC training and awareness sessions. Support the integration of AFAC standards into operational processes through improved metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools.
- Fraud Response and Control Remediation Provide surge support to HQ, RBx, and COs on control remediation following identified fraud incidents. Support root cause analysis and the identification of control enhancements to prevent recurrence.
- Agreements and External Engagement Review and track the inclusion of AFAC clauses in donor and vendor agreements, ensuring alignment with corporate guidelines. Maintain a centralized record of negotiations and outcomes related to AFAC clauses in contractual arrangements.
- Additional Responsibilities Perform other related duties as required. Undertake duty travel to field operations, as necessary.

DELIVERABLES (END OF CONTRACT)

I. Policy, Guidance, and Tools Contributions to the development and strengthening of AFAC processes, tools, and guidance. Updated AFAC guidance materials, including: o Fraud risk assessment guidance o AFAC knowledge/collections pages o Key fraud risk metrics and indicators

II. Fraud Risk Management Support Delivery and documentation of fraud risk assessments across prioritized offices/operations. Strengthened fraud monitoring frameworks, including metrics and reporting protocols.

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Training and Awareness Delivery of AFAC training sessions based on identified needs and requests. Support to the implementation of the AFAC communications plan (including corporate awareness initiatives).

IV. Advisory and Incident Support Provision of timely, high-quality technical advice on AFAC matters. Documented support to control remediation efforts following fraud incidents.

V. Agreements and Compliance Systematic review and tracking of AFAC clauses in donor and vendor agreements, with documented outcomes.

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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: [email protected]

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

- All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruiting system. We do not consider CVs or applications sent by email, LinkedIn, or any other channel.

- We strongly recommend that your Workday profile is accurate and complete, and that all sections are filled in, including your employment history, academic qualifications, language skills, and UN grade (if applicable). Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

- If you experience technical issues while submitting your application, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note that this email is only for technical issues with an application - unsolicited applications or documents sent to this inbox will not receive a reply.

- At the application stage, the only required documents are your CV and Cover Letter. Additional documents (passport, certificates, recommendation letters, etc.) may be requested later in the process.

- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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.

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🏢 World Food Programme
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