Investigator<\/p>\n
CountriesBelgium+ 23 moreSourcesIRCClosing dateJanuary 26, 2021<\/p>\n
The Investigator for the East Africa, West Africa and Great Lakes regions 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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Two commitments lie at the foundation of the IRC\u2019s 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. Given the nature of our work, the position requires extensive travel on field missions to conduct investigations at IRC locations.<\/p>\n
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The position may be filled by candidates willing to work remotely or from an IRC office (when appropriate) in the following countries: Belgium, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Cote D’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, New York – USA, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Switzerland, Uganda, the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic.<\/p>\n
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Major Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
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\u2022 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;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 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;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Prepare reports and ad hoc briefs pertaining to investigations in coordination with the Senior Investigator, Ethics and Compliance Unit management, and others as appropriate;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Prepare recommendations for corrective actions and improved controls and effectiveness or efficiency of IRC operations;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Aid in the prioritization of investigative work in consultation with Ethics and Compliance Unit management;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Participate in developing and revising compliance-related best practices and lessons learned from investigative work;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Engage regularly with Country Directors and Regional Vice Presidents on investigations;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Work with Compliance Coordinators or other local staff assigned to support investigations;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Deliver investigation training, remotely and in person, to Country Program staff supporting investigations.<\/p>\n
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Working Relationships:<\/p>\n
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Position Reports to: Senior Investigator<\/p>\n
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Position directly supervises: None<\/p>\n
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Other Internal and\/or external contacts<\/p>\n
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Internal: Headquarters departments, international and U.S. program operations<\/p>\n
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External: International representatives, partners, vendors, service providers and external auditors as needed<\/p>\n
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Qualifications<\/p>\n
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Education: Bachelor\u2019s degree required in business, accounting, law, international relations, criminal justice or related field.<\/p>\n
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Certificates, licenses or advanced degrees in law, accounting or computer forensics an advantage: (CFE\/CFF\/CPA\/CA\/CCEP)<\/p>\n
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Work Experience:<\/p>\n
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\u2022 6+ years of international investigations experience;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 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;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 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;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Experience working with investigation teams in remote locations and insecure environments;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Experience examining forensic, financial and electronic evidence;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Extensive experience conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects in multicultural environments;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Travel to insecure environments required.<\/p>\n
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Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Fluency in French is a significant plus;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Fraud Investigation Principles and Techniques, including Procurement Fraud, Bribery, Collusion and Corruption;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Sexual Exploitation and Abuse investigation and interviewing experience preferred;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Excellent judgment and Honesty and Integrity in the highest degree;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Interviewing skills and the ability to interview both witnesses and subjects;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Experience with computer and accounting forensic specialists (having such expertise a plus);<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the preparation of clear and concise reports;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work successfully with internal functional units and operations;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Data Analysis;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO;<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Demonstrated experience and a successful track record working with minimal direct supervision.<\/p>\n
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Working Environment:<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Positions will either be remote working from home or in an IRC office environment in any country where IRC is registered and the applicant resides.<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Travel 50% or more to developing countries including insecure environments (post Covid-19 travel restrictions)<\/p>\n
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The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way -Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Equality, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.<\/p>\n
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IRC et les employ\u00e9s de IRC doivent adh\u00e9rer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l\u2019Int\u00e9grit\u00e9, L\u2019\u00e9galit\u00e9, le Service, et la Responsabilit\u00e9. En conformit\u00e9 avec ces valeurs, IRC op\u00e8re et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des b\u00e9n\u00e9ficiaires contre l\u2019exploitation et les abus, la protection de l\u2019enfant, le harc\u00e8lement sur les lieux de travail, l\u2019int\u00e9grit\u00e9 financi\u00e8re, et les repr\u00e9saille.<\/p>\n
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How to Apply<\/p>\n
https:\/\/rescue.csod.com\/ux\/ats\/careersite\/1\/home\/requisition\/11001?c=rescue<\/p>\n
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Job information<\/p>\n
Countries<\/p>\n
BelgiumBurkina FasoBurundiCameroonCentral African RepublicChadC\u00f4te d’IvoireDemocratic Republic of the CongoEthiopiaKenyaLebanonLiberiaMaliNigerNigeriaSierra LeoneSomaliaSouth SudanSwitzerlandUgandaUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandUnited Republic of TanzaniaUnited States of AmericaZimbabwe<\/p>\n
Source<\/p>\n
International Rescue Committee<\/p>\n
Type<\/p>\n
Job<\/p>\n
Career category<\/p>\n
Information Management<\/p>\n
Years of experience<\/p>\n
5-9 years<\/p>\n
Posting date<\/p>\n
November 25, 2020<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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