Investigator

Job Overview
The Investigator for the East Africa region will assist the IRC Ethics and Compliance Unit (ECU) conduct investigations of allegations involving fraud, waste, abuse, corruption, beneficiary exploitation and abuse, and other misconduct.
In this role, you will support IRC programs to ensure continued vigilance with regard to the risks associated with violations of IRC’s Code of Professional Conduct and Policies the law/regulations and the further development of complaints mechanisms and investigation capacity. You will additionally collaborate with other IRC functional areas and programs to support our partners, sub-grantees and other agencies in encouraging a work environment that minimizes the potential for misconduct.
Two commitments lie at the foundation of the IRC’s work: 1) our unceasing quest to serve the needs of our beneficiaries; and 2) our determination to meet the requirements of our donors as trusted stewards of their resources. This position will play a key role in meeting these challenges by furthering a critical mission of the ECU: to safeguard our employees, beneficiaries, staff and resources from misconduct and abuse in complex and high-risk operating environments through investigating allegations of fraud, collusion, and corruption in the use of the grant funds.
The location will be remote working or from an IRC office, with primary responsibilities for investigations in the East region in Africa.
Key Responsibilities

Undertake investigations of alleged fraud, corruption, waste, safeguarding and any other type of misconduct, with objectivity, impartiality, and fairness throughout the investigative process and in accordance with generally recognized international investigative standards and IRC guidelines
Assess cases of alleged misconduct for disclosures to donors in a timely manner
Formulate investigation plans, review and analyze all information to determine its relevance and reliability, conduct interviews of staff and other parties, record interviews, acquire and analyze potential documentary and electronic evidence, conduct investigative research, prepare draft investigation reports, and present investigative results in a clear written form in a timely manner
Prepare well-written reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to investigations in coordination with the Senior Investigator, Ethics and Compliance Unit management, and others as appropriate
Prepare recommendations for corrective actions and improved controls and effectiveness or efficiency of IRC operations
Ensure that investigative materials are stored and maintained per ECU’s investigations Team Manual
Aid in the prioritization of investigative work in consultation with Ethics and Compliance Unit management
Participate in developing and revising compliance-related best practices and lessons learned from investigative work
Engage regularly with Country Program staff and middle management, up to and including Country Directors , and other key stakeholders, and demonstrate that support is provided to local investigation teams.
Work with Compliance Coordinators or other local staff assigned to support investigations
Deliver investigation training, remotely and in person, to Country Program staff supporting investigations

Reporting Lines and Working Relationships

Reports to: Senior Investigator, ECU
Directly supervises: None
Other Internal and/or external contacts (globally)
Internal: HQ, CRRD, and RAI senior leadership, SMT, middle management, and staff; and program and functional areas such as Human Resources, Supply Chain, etc.
External: International representatives, donors, implementing partners, vendors, service providers, volunteers, external auditors, etc.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree required in business, finance, accounting, law, international relations, criminal justice or related field.
Certification: Certificates, licenses or advanced degrees in law, accounting or computer forensics an advantage (CFE/CFF/CPA/CA/CCEP)

Work Experience:

5+ years of international investigations experience
Experience in the nonprofit, NGO sectors or grant-supported organizations, regional and international organizations, or the inspector general function within a large government organization a plus
Experience conducting fraud, collusion, corruption, vendor and supplier collusion, safeguarding and other types of investigations in challenging environments, and preferably in locations where the IRC operates
Experience working with investigation teams in remote locations and insecure environments
Experience examining forensic, financial and electronic evidence
Extensive experience conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects in multicultural environments
Experience in delivering trainings
Experience with exposure to highly sensitive information, and ability to maintain confidentiality, including legal and financial information.
Ability to remain respectful, empathetic, and diplomatic in the face of difficult and uncomfortable situations and conversations surrounding reviews and assessments.
Proven ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and communicate effectively across multiple levels in a complex global organization.
Travel to insecure environments is required.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Ability to work effectively in English is a requirement.
Fraud Investigation Principles and Techniques, including Procurement Fraud, Bribery, Collusion and Corruption
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse investigation and interviewing experience preferred
Excellent judgment and Honesty and Integrity in the highest degree
Interviewing skills and the ability to interview both witnesses and subjects
Experience with computer and accounting forensic specialists (having such expertise a plus)
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the preparation of clear and concise reports
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work successfully with internal functional units and operations
Demonstrated experience and a successful track record working with minimal direct supervision
Data Analysis
MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Working Environment

Position will either be remote working from home or in an IRC office environment
Travel: Travel (up to 50%) to IRC offices, field sites, and possible insecure environments required (post Covid-19 travel restrictions)

Apply via :

rescue.csod.com