Regional Investigation Officer (Kenya) at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Overall Responsibility: The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing and managing investigations of alleged misconduct or alleged violations of ICRC internal policies and procedures.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, conducts and manages investigations of alleged misconduct or alleged violations of ICRC internal policies and procedures;
• 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;
• Performs other preventive compliance activities as required including training.

Minimum Requirements and Competencies

• University Degree and/or professional certification, e.g ACFE;
• 5 years of experience with investigatory procedures and practice within international organizations;
• Expertise in investigation technique;
• Knowledge of legal, procedural and evidentiary standards;
• Proven ability to design processes and draft implementing policies/procedures related to internal sanctions;
• Job-related knowledge in areas relating to possible investigations;
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity and judgment, honesty and integrity.