Counter Fraud Specialist

ORGANIZATION PROFILE:

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

By mid-2013 most of our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Working with staff of SCI to develop (and deliver on an on-going basis):

• an embedded culture of fraud awareness, reporting and response within the organisation aligned with our zero tolerance policy
• an effective strategy of fraud prevention, detection, investigation and recovery across the organisation as a whole, within the centre and across the regions and country programmes
• an effective internal and external investigations capability, including support and capacity building to staff involved in investigations at all levels of the organisation

The role may require significant international travel including to challenging locations often with cultural sensitivities.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Head of Fraud Management Role Dimensions: stakeholders include members together with country, regional and central staff and senior leadership teams. Close working will be required with Finance, Legal, Programme Operations and Global Assurance teams.

Although based in the Save the Children Nairobi office the role is global in nature and the post holder can expect to be deployed on assignments to any of the countries in which Save the Children International operates.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :

Management and support of fraud investigations

• act as lead investigator or create and supervise an investigative team on specific fraud investigations where required
• provide advice and support to senior managers overseeing fraud investigations (at country or region), including guidance on appropriate level of response
• liaise with members on specific cases ensuring they are kept informed of case progression as necessary
• input to investigation templates, identify and design best practice guidance as appropriate
• maintain the fraud register/ reporting templates to monitor fraud events from first report to conclusion

Support/enable the embedding of an effective fraud management culture within the organisation

• develop and deliver training materials to enable decision makers and key front line staff to understand their accountability and responsibilities with respect to fraud prevention, detection and reporting.
• support all areas of the organisation in managing fraud-related issues
• support the Head of Fraud Management to embed fraud awareness and a culture of zero tolerance
• provide support and advice to non-specialist employees such as members of the ‘fraud faculty’ and management teams in country
• represent SCI at external professional knowledge groups

Other specific projects

• project manage specific projects as detailed by the Head of Fraud Management, e.g. strategic donor reviews regarding fraud reporting requirements
• participate in cross-functional projects as required

SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS (SCI Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal investigation qualification (Desirable)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential

• demonstrable understanding of the importance of counter fraud activities and mechanisms for reducing fraud
• awareness of global standards and legislation around fraud and corruption
• excellent investigative ability with proven track record
• aware of current best practices in investigation techniques
• analytical skills
• good oral and written communication skills including report writing
• able to offer practical solutions to management to help resolve incidents including in crisis situations
• perseverance, resilience and tenacity
• good English language required
• ability to work with minimum supervision

Desirable

• understanding of the role and approaches of the international development sector
• experience of crime/loss prevention
• previous experience of delivering training sessions / workshops

Additional job responsibilities

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Health and Safety

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

How to apply:

Applications should be sent to scirecruitment@savethechildren.org