Benjamin R.
About Benjamin R.
Benjamin R. serves as the Head of Intake at the Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI) for the World Food Programme, bringing extensive experience from various international organizations, including the United Nations and NATO.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Benjamin R. serves as the Head of Intake in the Office of Inspections and Investigations (OIGI) at the World Food Programme. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's mission of addressing food security and humanitarian needs globally. His role involves overseeing intake processes and ensuring that investigations are conducted effectively within the organization.
Previous Experience at International Labour Organization
Benjamin R. worked at the International Labour Organization (ILO) as an External Relations Officer from 2012 to 2013 for nine months in the Geneva Area, Switzerland. He also served as an Internship Coordinator at ILO in 2012 for five months. His tenure at ILO involved engaging with various stakeholders and enhancing the organization's outreach efforts.
Career at United Nations
Benjamin R. has held multiple roles at the United Nations. He served as a Conduct and Discipline Officer from 2017 to 2018 for eleven months in Port-au-Prince and as an Associate Reporting Officer from 2013 to 2017 for four years in the same location. Additionally, he was a Special Assistant to the Police Commissioner for three months in 2017 in the Central African Republic. His work focused on maintaining discipline and reporting within UN operations.
Educational Background
Benjamin R. has a strong educational foundation in law and international studies. He achieved a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Criminal Justice and Armed Conflict from the University of Nottingham from 2018 to 2019. He also holds a Maitrise en droit from Université catholique de Lille, completed between 1999 and 2003. Additionally, he earned an M.Litt in International Security Studies from the University of St Andrews in 2011.
Global Experience and Contributions
Benjamin R. has extensive experience working in various challenging roles across multiple countries, including Belgium, Haiti, the Central African Republic, Switzerland, and France. His contributions include producing high-level reports and providing strategic direction to prevent and respond to issues of sexual exploitation and abuse in organizations such as MINUSTAH, MINUJUSTH, and MINUSCA. He has also worked with NATO as a Consultant Researcher focused on PSEA.