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

Key Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Investigations, the Investigator will perform the following duties:  

Leading and supporting investigations 

• Handle assigned cases by planning and prioritizing case work, completing it within agreed timeframes, being accountable for outputs, and achieving performance objectives. 

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

• Prepare detailed investigation plans that include appropriate scoping, risk identification, approach and 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, collect and maintain the integrity of documentary, electronic and physical evidence; interview complainants, witnesses and subjects; and handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. 

• Make appropriate use of 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 to identify and support evidence of wrongdoing, calculate estimated losses / recoveries and identify root causes. 

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

• Support negotiation and agreement of appropriate AMAs / risk mitigation 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 activities in accordance with the 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, collusion and 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 and identifying root causes. 

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

Desirable: 

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

• Experience working with multiple sectors, such as international organizations, governments, civil society and 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, Russian or 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 conducting investigations covering program and project sites in developing countries.