Regional Investigation Officer

JOB PURPOSE 

The Regional Investigation Officer 2 is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the most serious and complex investigations of alleged misconduct or alleged violations of ICRC internal policies and procedures, ensuring best practices. Undertakes higher risk investigations of alleged misconduct or violations of the ICRC internal policies and procedures, ensuring best practices.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes follow-up based on advice from Head of the Investigation Unit or designate.

• 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, in accordance with ICRC Code of Conduct framework and Guidelines and in compliance with other Organizational principles and regulations.

• 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.

• As instructed by the HoI; prepares cases for submission to the internal justice system and/or referral to relevant national jurisdictions and supports the case manager in the triage process.

• Works collaboratively and in coordination with colleagues to achieve Organizational goals, in accordance with ICRC Code of Conduct framework and Guidelines and in compliance with other Organizational principles and regulations.

• Performs other preventive compliance activities as required including training

• Willing to accept non-family duty station posting

• Manage and performs investigations for ICRC Delegations within Asia Pacific regions.

• Performs other duties to support the operational function of the Investigation Unit as determined by the Head of Investigations or Designate.

Requirements

• At least 8 -10 years’ practical experience of investigations and investigatory procedures. Including ideally 3-5 years’ experience in investigatory procedures and practice or 1-2 years of such experience within international organizations investigative / compliance function.  

• University degree on law or HR or other relevant subject and/or professional certifications in recognized institutions (e.g. ACFE)

• Expertise in investigation technique, particularly where conduct also may have criminal implications that could result in prosecution before local courts.

• Knowledge of legal, procedural and evidentiary standards.

• Wide experience with investigatory procedures and practice.

• Wide experience in conducting administrative investigations, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Harassment 

• Knowledge of legal, procedural and evidentiary standards of International Organizations.

• Proven ability to design processes and draft implementing policies/procedures related to internal sanctions;

• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity and judgement, honesty and integrity.

• Strong drafting, report writing and case management skills 

• Willing to travel and conduct investigations in remote, hardship and physically challenging environments

• Fluent command of English

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation package

• Flexible work schedule 

• Access to internal and external training opportunities 

• International, multicultural environment 

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive resume & motivation letter (mandatory) to: gva_msschr_recruitment_box(a)icrc.org following this format for the subject line: Application for Regional Investigation Officer - SURNAME First Name

ICRC is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Deadline of application: 21 October 2022

Start Date: As soon as possible

only short-listed candidates will be notified.

This vacancy is only open to Philippine residents.