Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Investigations (In the absence of the Head of Investigations, reporting directly to the CEO/ and the Audit and Risk Committee), the Principal Functions are of the Investigations Manager will include:
· To ensure that the day to day functions of the Investigations Unit are managed in a professional and timely manner.
· To strengthen counter fraud and wrongdoing measures throughout the GOAL organisation.
· To ensure that the Head of Investigations, and where appropriate the GOAL Board and CEO/General Manager are informed in a timely manner of issues arising from the scope of work (as set out below)
Duties and responsibilities
· To liaise with the Complaints Response Group and conduct, direct and advise on all investigations arising from complaints or concerns raised.
· To support the counter fraud framework within GOAL by gathering intelligence, reviewing systems and conducting risk assessments concerning any suspected activities by GOAL employees or otherwise that are intended to, or have the effect of, causing reputational, financial loss or misappropriation of GOAL, donor and partner resources entrusted to
· To engage with GOAL’s Child Protection focal point; to act upon instruction as a focal point concerning Safeguarding issues and in particular any infringement of GOAL’s Child Protection Policy and PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) guidelines and codes of
· To undertake, supervise, support, review and manage investigations into alleged or suspected inappropriate activities in all countries where GOAL operates, that may have left GOAL or donors vulnerable to financial or reputational
· To assist in the recovery of losses arising from fraud or other wrongdoings.
· To adopt best practice on the development and roll out training on fraud awareness, prevention and investigation in the organisation and on the of relevant policies (including but not limited to Counter Fraud, Bribery, Corruption, Whistleblowing, and Conflict of Interest).
· To risk assess and introduce counter measures against all forms of aid diversion concerning GOAL.
· To act as liaison officer with Law Enforcement or other Regulatory Authorities in matters that concern GOAL.
· To provide assistance in conducting background checks, due diligence enquiries, and investigations to GOAL departments, (including but not limited to the Programs, HR, Logistics and Procurement, Finance departments and Country programs)
· To keep the CEO/General Manager and the Audit and Risk Committee advised on an ongoing
· To produce reports as required by the Head of Investigations and make recommendation for change.
· To liaise with the Complaints Response Group and conduct, direct and advise on all investigations arising from complaints or concerns raised.
· To support the counter fraud framework within GOAL by gathering intelligence, reviewing systems and conducting risk assessments concerning any suspected activities by GOAL employees or otherwise that are intended to, or have the effect of, causing reputational, financial loss or misappropriation of GOAL, donor and partner resources entrusted to
· To engage with GOAL’s Child Protection focal point; to act upon instruction as a focal point concerning Safeguarding issues and in particular any infringement of GOAL’s Child Protection Policy and PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) guidelines and codes of
· To undertake, supervise, support, review and manage investigations into alleged or suspected inappropriate activities in all countries where GOAL operates, that may have left GOAL or donors vulnerable to financial or reputational
· To assist in the recovery of losses arising from fraud or other wrongdoings.
· To adopt best practice on the development and roll out training on fraud awareness, prevention and investigation in the organisation and on the of relevant policies (including but not limited to Counter Fraud, Bribery, Corruption, Whistleblowing, and Conflict of Interest).
· To risk assess and introduce counter measures against all forms of aid diversion concerning GOAL.
· To act as liaison officer with Law Enforcement or other Regulatory Authorities in matters that concern GOAL.
· To provide assistance in conducting background checks, due diligence enquiries, and investigations to GOAL departments, (including but not limited to the Programs, HR, Logistics and Procurement, Finance departments and Country programs)
· To keep the CEO/General Manager and the Audit and Risk Committee advised on an ongoing
· To produce reports as required by the Head of Investigations and make recommendation for change.
Essential
Over 5 years’ experience in investigations with particular knowledge of Fraud .
Substantial people management skills.
Must possess exceptional and demonstrable operational, managerial, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Strong decision making, risk aware and resolution focused.
Desirable
1 Law Degree or other comparable qualification
2 Experience with Open Source investigative tools.
3 Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Safeguarding
Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.
Accountability within GOAL
Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:
· Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.
· Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
· Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.
General Terms and Conditions
This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. **
This vacancy is archived.