Investigations Officer (P3) Job Vacancy at the World Food Program, Nairobi | Apply Now

The World Food Programme has released a job vacancy for the post of Investigating Officer, P3, and the deadline is approaching fast. If you are interested in working for the world’s largest humanitarian organization, you can check the full details here.  

Overview 

WFP, the world’s largest humanitarian organization, invites online applications for the Investigation Officer, P3.  The organization invites qualified candidates for the post of Investigating Officer P3, at Nairobi, Kenya. 

The post is a part of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the WFP. The organization posted the job application 17 days ago, and the application portal is still open. The deadline for applying for the Investigating Officer post is midnight on 01 February 2026 GMT East Africa Time. 

The WFP Investigations Officer’s job location is based in Nairobi, Kenya. The organization has not disclosed the salary range for the position. The organization has released other details of the job profile, from eligibility to key responsibilities.

Eligibility Criteria 

If you are interested in this WFP opportunity, you can check the eligibility conditions to apply for the post below:

• You must have an advanced degree in investigations, criminology, law, audit, accounting, or other related fields, or a bachelor’s degree in the same disciplines mentioned above, combined with additional years of relevant experience or certificates. 
• You should at least have five years of relevant experience in conducting criminal or administrative investigations in administrative law, intelligence analysis, humanitarian fact-finding, or other related fields. 
• You must be proficient (level C) in the English language and have an international knowledge of the UN’s second official language, such as Arabic, French, Spanish, Chinese, or Portuguese. 
• You should have experience in research methodologies, investigations, fact-finding, sources, and others.
• You must have expertise in handling evidence, information, and other investigation activities. 
• You must have strong time management, written communication, analytical, and record-keeping skills. 
• You should have experience in a multi-cultural team or experience in an international environment administrative setting. 

Key Responsibilities

WFP has shared the details of the key responsibilities of the Investigating Officer (P3) below that you will handle if you are selected:

• You will conduct the office and field-based investigations into the misconduct and wrongdoing according to the WFP and OIGI frameworks. 
• You will prepare clear, well-reasoned, and brief outputs to assigned matters based on the comprehensive evidence analysis, factual conclusions, or recommendations. 
• There will be fact-finding activities related to the investigations framework, including collecting relevant records, documentation, conducting interviews, and other missions. 
• You will collaborate with headquarters, local officials, governments, GHQ, external organizations, and others to collect information and investigate. 
• You will handle the assigned work on time, adjust investigation methods, and keep their supervisors and officers updated about the work. 
• You will connect with OIGI units, such as digital forensics or strategy teams, for help in the investigation. 
• You will provide advice to WFP employees on matters related to misconduct or ongoing investigations. 
• You will assist in improving policies and procedures and share lessons from investigation and analysis. 

Terms and Conditions

The WFP’s Investigations Officer P3 job profile will have the following terms and conditions:

• This is an international professional position, and it is open to all nationalities, but the candidate will have to relocate to Nairobi, Kenya. 
• The position is classified as non-rotational, but you may have to travel for the WFP operations. 
• The organization will offer attractive benefits and compensation with ICSC standards, including the basic salary, relocation benefits, travel allowances, 30 days of annual leave, medical insurance, pension plan, home leave, and education grant for dependent children.  

Application Process

The WFP will accept the job applications for the post of Investigations Officer, P3, online. Interested candidates will submit their online applications through the following process:

• Go to the WFP official website and go to the Work With Us section
• Next, click on the Careers option and click the “View Job Opportunities.”
• Now, there you will find the job description for the Investigations Officer P3. 
• Next, click the “Apply” link and choose the option, such as autofill with resume, apply manually, or use your last application. 
• Based on the chosen method, complete your WFP job application for the Investigations Officer P3. 
•  When you fill out the job application, remember to enter the valid information and mention all your experience, educational background qualification, and others in your CV. 
• The only document that you need to submit with the WFP application will be your CV and cover letter, and other documents, such as passport, recommendation letters, certificates, etc, will be needed in future in the further recruitment process. 

If you face any difficulty in the WFP application on the portal for this position, you can reach out to the organization’s technical support via email [email protected], remember this for assistance, so do not send your CV or cover letter to this email. 

This is a brilliant opportunity for the qualified and interested candidates to work with the WFP and support their vision, and contribute to the welfare of society. The organization supports many humanitarian works, provides emergency support and food assistance, and the current opening will let you experience the dynamics of this international position.

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FAQs

Q. What is the qualification needed for the Investigation Officer P3 at WFP?

Advanced University degree in law, audit, criminology, accounting, investigations, or other related fields.

Q. What is the experience required for the Investigations Officer P3? 

Five years in the related field 

Q. What are the benefits & offers for the Investigation Officer P3 post?

• 30 days of annual leave
• Relocation expenses
• Pension plan
• Medical Insurance
• Visa, travel, and shipment allowance
• Home leave
• Education grant for children