INVESTIGATION OFFICER (senior position)

Purpose of the post

ICRC staff members are the organization's greatest asset in implementing its humanitarian mission to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. The ICRC seeks to safeguard high standards of integrity and professionalism, providing the ethical and behavioural framework that all staff are expected to respect in their daily work. The ICRC Code of Conduct contains essential rules of behaviour that reflect the values underpinning the ICRC's mission.

Immediate supervision will be provided by the Code of Conduct Compliance Officer (Head of Investigations) regarding policy decisions and final determination of investigation outcomes, however the incumbent must have the ability to plan and organise work, establish priorities and work towards objectives.  While final decisions on critical matters related to investigation steps are made by the CoC Compliance Officer wide discretion is afforded to the incumbent of the post to achieve best results in accordance with applicable Guidelines.

Main duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the CoC Compliance Officer and within delegated authority, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties

• Plans, organizes, conducts and manages investigations of alleged misconduct, including fraud, corruption, waste of resources or alleged violations of ICRC internal policies and procedures.

• Participates within a small team of investigators to gather evidence; obtains and reviews relevant documentation; conducts interviews and takes statements; analyses facts, determines findings, and formulates recommended disciplinary and jurisdictional actions; gathers and analyses electronic evidence.

• Determines whether matters involve potential fraud, corruption or other illegal or criminal conduct warranting referral to national authorities.

• Prepares complete and concise investigation reports and conducts post-investigation tasks.

• Works collaboratively and in coordination with colleagues to achieve Organizational goals, in accordance with ICRC CoC Framework and Guidelines and in compliance with other Organizational principles and regulations.

• Performs other preventive compliance activities as required including training and policy making.

Education and experience required

• University degree and/or professional certification with a minimum of eight years of relevant experience in the field of compliance and/or behavioural risk management;
• Wide experience with investigatory procedures and practice within international organizations or law enforcement agencies;
• Expertise in investigation technique, particularly where conduct also may have criminal implications that could result in prosecution before local courts;
• Training, education and experience required;
• Fluency in French and English required.

Desired profile and skills

• Job related knowledge in areas relating to investigations: programme management, or financial management, or administrative management, or overall management and supervision;
• Knowledge of legal, procedural and evidentiary standards;
• Thorough or some knowledge of accounting principles and practices;
• Excellent conceptual and analytical abilities;  
• Proven ability to design processes and draft implementing policies/procedures related to internal sanctions;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, including the preparation of clear and concise reports;
• Efficient communicator with ability to connect with people with various backgrounds and functions;
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity and judgement, honesty and integrity;
• Participation in investigation training courses or CFE certification an asset;
• Readiness to travel, including in countries affected by armed conflict, and to visit different contexts and delegations as per needs.

Additional information

Type of contract:         Open-ended　

Working rate:               100%　

Starting date:               ASAP

Application deadline: Sunday, 14th January 2018