Investigator, OIG Investigation Unit - GL C - Defined Duration until December 2028

Key Responsibilities

Under thegeneral supervision oftheManager, Investigations, the Investigator willperform the following duties:

Leadingand supporting investigations

• Handle assigned cases by planning and prioritizing case work, completing it within agreedtimeframes, being accountable for outputs, and achieving performanceobjectives.

• Serve as second chair on complex investigations, supporting the lead investigator on the investigation and on missions. 

• Prepare detailed investigation plans that includeappropriate scoping, risk identification,approachand resourcing.

• Plan and conduct investigative in-country missions considering the country and cultural context and geopolitical situation; conduct site inspections and vendor verification visits.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including senior in-country stakeholders, in a multi-cultural environment.

• Identify,collectandmaintainthe integrity of documentary,electronicand physical evidence; interview complainants,witnessesand subjects; and handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.

• Makeappropriate useof information technology and analysis tools.

Strategic Insights

• Perform financial and other types of analysis by reviewing grant, financial, procurement, supply chain, email and other records toidentifyand support evidence of wrongdoing, calculate estimated losses / recoveries andidentifyroot causes.

• Draft clear,conciseand high-quality letters of findings, investigation reports, and other written work.

• Support negotiation and agreement ofappropriate AMAs / riskmitigation measures with the Global Fund Secretariat.  

• Participate in the delivery of fraud awareness initiatives to Global Fund implementers and Secretariat, including trends, lessons learned and best practices.

• Perform all investigation activitiesin accordance withthe Investigation Unit’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and with recognized international investigation standards.

• Demonstrate sound professional judgement, independence, confidentiality, and ethical conduct

• Perform other duties as required by the Inspector General or the Head of Unit

Subject to change by the Inspector General (IG) at any time at their sole discretion.

Qualifications

Essential:

• An advanced university degree in a related field, including law or accounting; or

• A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in a related area.

Desirable:

• Formal credentials and certifications in the investigative field, such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or similar.

• Formal professional training from an accredited provider in investigations, such as interviewing, forensic accounting, and evidentiary procedure.

Experience 

Essential:

• Experience investigating complex administrative and/or criminal schemes including financial fraud, corruption,collusionand misuse of funds.

• Experience in conducting core investigation activities including investigation planning, case management, interviewing, collection and analysis of evidence, and presentation of findings.

• Strong analytical experience and experience in assessing evidence and intelligence and in evaluating fraud risks andidentifyingroot causes.

• Experience in delivering clear and concise progress updates and in drafting high-quality,fully-supportedinvestigation reports of investigative findings. 

Desirable:

• More than five years’ experience investigating complex administrative and/or criminal schemes including financial fraud, corruption,collusionand misuse of funds.

• Experience working with multiple sectors, such as international organizations, governments, civilsocietyand the private sector in an international development context.

• Financial investigations or forensic accounting experience.

• Familiarity with data analysis tools.

• Experience in understanding and applying provisions of contracts, such as grant agreements, and codes of conduct.

• Experience in conducting investigations of human rights violations.

Competencies

Languages:

An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French. Knowledge of Arabic, Chinese,Russianor Spanish would be an asset. 

Functional competencies: 

• Disease knowledge (Level 1)

• Business (Level 1)

• Operational Policy (Level 1)

• Procurement and Supply Chain (Level 1)

• Finance (Level 1)

• Risk (Level 1)

• Analytical (Level 2) 

• Audit and Investigating (2) 

Special Travel Requirements

The position may require frequent travel and stays of sometimes up to one month conductinginvestigationscovering program and project sites in developing countries.