Internship – Investigative Analysis Intern, OIGI, Rome, Italy

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 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool 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, 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. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org 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 (p