Internship – Investigative Analysis Intern, OIGI, Rome, Italy

Internship – Investigative Analysis Intern, OIGI, Rome, Italy | WFP - World Food Programme

Internship – Investigative Analysis Intern, OIGI, Rome, Italy

WFP - World Food Programme Remote | Remote - Based Both national and international Internship level Speaks English

Application deadline: April 06, 2026

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The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking an Investigative Analysis Intern for a remote internship within the Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI). The intern will assist in data collection, analysis of case-specific datasets, and research in internal databases and open sources. This role provides an opportunity to develop analytical capabilities and gain hands-on experience in investigative work. The internship lasts for six months, starting in June 2026, and offers a stipend of up to $1,000 per month.

Candidate Requirements:

Currently enrolled or recently graduated in relevant field (Law, Investigations, Criminology, Social Science)

University course attendance in the past 12 months

Previous exposure to investigative settings or crime-related research is an asset

Ability to write clearly and concisely

Attention to detail

Research and analytical skills

Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Excellent written and spoken English

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

6 April 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, , 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.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website:  and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube , LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , TikTok .

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).

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DIVISION:

The Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI) is part of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). OIGI’s mission is to conduct inspections and investigations into allegations of wrongdoing and misconduct. The purpose of an investigation is to establish facts and provide sufficient evidence and analysis to determine whether a reported allegation has occurred, and if so, to enable WFP management to take appropriate action against the responsible persons or entities. OIGI investigations may involve WFP personnel, cooperating partners, vendors, and other external parties.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Type of assignment: Internship

Number of available positions: One (1)

Country of assignment: Remote

City of assignment: Remote

Hiring Unit: OIGI

Supervisor: Investigations Officer (Analyst)

Working arrangement: REMOTE INTERNSHIP

Duration of assignment: 6 Months

Expected Starting Date: June 2026

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Investigations Officer (Analyst), the incumbent will perform the following duties: Assist in data collection, cleaning and collation;

Assist in the analysis of OIGI’s caseload and/or case-specific datasets;

Conduct research in internal databases and repositories and in open sources;

Assist in the development of the analytical capabilities in OIGI;

Assist with other facets of investigative work, including preliminary assessment of complaints, assisting with ongoing investigations and any other duties as required.  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme in a relevant field, including but not limited to Law, Investigations, Criminology, Social Science or other related fields, from a recognised university OR recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate programme in a relevant field, including but not limited to Law, Investigations, Criminology, Social Science or other related fields (within six months prior to the application to the internship programme), from a recognised university;

University course attendance in the past 12 months.

Previous exposure to investigative settings or experience in conducting crime-related quantitative research is an asset.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Ability to write clearly and concisely

Attention to detail

Research and analytical skills

Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and diverse international environment

Knowledge of IT applications in general and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Knowledge of intelligence analysis discipline and/or investigation techniques is an asset

WORKING LANGUAGES

Excellent written and spoken English is required (proficiency/level C).

SUPERVISION

Under the direct supervision of the Investigations Officer (Analyst), the intern will be provided with close mentoring, guidance, and technical supervision. Other members of the team will also be involved in helping, guiding, and mentoring the intern. Performance planning and reviews, as well as learning and development discussions, will be carried out throughout the internship.

TRAINING COMPONENTS

Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry leading learning platform, weLearn.  Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.

LEARNING ELEMENTS

By the end of the assignment, the intern will have gained valuable, hands-on experience working with analytical techniques and tools in a real-world professional setting. They will develop technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, and gain insight into how analysis and investigations function. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, work in a collaborative and mission-driven environment and gain exposure to a wide range of software commonly used in analysis. The experience will help interns refine their career direction and prepare for future roles in the investigation and analysis field.

INTERNSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1,000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.

WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, VISA requests and related costs.

WFP will reimburse travel ticket for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country.

WFP will recognize candidates’ educational credentials from recognised institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education.

Sons, daughters, brothers, or sisters of current WFP employees are not eligible to apply.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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