As part of its annual work plan, the Office of Internal Audit conducted an audit of the WFP Regional Bureau for the Middle East, Northern Africa and Eastern Europe that focused on the period 1 January 2023 to 30 September 2024. The regional bureau provides direct support to 15 country offices in the region and calls on
headquarters for additional support as needed. In alignment with terms of reference issued in 2019, the regional bureau’s responsibility is based on the following three pillars: i) strategic direction and guidance (positioning WFP in the region and supporting country offices); ii) technical support (including facilitating
emergency preparedness and response); and iii) management oversight (including assessment of country office performance, risk and compliance).
Based on the results of the audit, the Office of Internal Audit reached an overall conclusion of effective/satisfactory.
headquarters for additional support as needed. In alignment with terms of reference issued in 2019, the regional bureau’s responsibility is based on the following three pillars: i) strategic direction and guidance (positioning WFP in the region and supporting country offices); ii) technical support (including facilitating
emergency preparedness and response); and iii) management oversight (including assessment of country office performance, risk and compliance).
Based on the results of the audit, the Office of Internal Audit reached an overall conclusion of effective/satisfactory.