Global Investigations Specialist

Contract

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Context

Do you have international investigative experience, ideally in conflict or post-conflict settings, and with a survivor-centered approach in sexual misconduct casework? We are looking for you!

Your main role will be to support and conduct internal administrative investigations in coordination with the Global Anti-Corruption and Investigation Specialist and relevant regional and country office staff. You will also be responsible for providing expert advice and actively contributing to NRC’s wider learning on corruption risk reduction specifically, but also on other areas such as on PSEA as advised by the technical line. The position is intended to be a deployable resource to deploy on high-risk cases, cover gaps and go into countries with a backlog of casework and clear case queues.

In this role, you will work closely with the Global Risk Management Section, the Regional Management Group, NRC Country Directors, and a variety of staff across NRC programmes. You will report to the Head Office, and will work with the Global Anti-Corruption and Investigation Specialist on technical aspects of investigations, investigation plans and casework, and with the Head of Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Safeguarding on all SEA cases and PSEA efforts.

What you will do

Some of your day-to-day tasks will include;

• Assess initial reports of possible misconduct in line with NRC guidelines.
• When required, travel to carry out high-quality, internal investigations in-country offices or the regions or other NRC locations, including documentation analysis, interviews of witnesses and subjects of concern, and other investigative actions. The position may require extensive travel.
• Prepare regular analysis reports for regional management, the Global Anti-Corruption and Investigation Specialist, and the HO Head of PSEA, outlining trends and highlighting specific issues related to investigations and corruption in the region.
• Train, coach, and mentor country office staff with investigations responsibility, or involved in investigations.
• Contribute to the development of capacity building programmes, including but not limited to Code of Conduct, investigations, Incident Management, and Anti-Corruption.
• Roll out capacity building and learning while in country offices.
• Support high risk investigations, offload large caseloads or cover leave/absence in other offices or regions upon request and in line with NRC procedures.
• Co-ordinate with Risk & Compliance and other sections on the follow up of investigations and recommendations based on findings and trends.

What you will bring

• Recognised qualification in investigations, law or other related field, or significant training and experience in the field of investigations.
• Formal training and/or certification in investigative methodology (ACFE, CIP).
• At least 5 years of investigative experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic, French or Spanish.
• Relevant international work experience, ideally in conflict or post-conflict settings.
• Experience of a survivor-centered approach in sexual misconduct casework.
• Clear ethical focus, high integrity, and ability to confidentially handle sensitive information.

We know that you are curious and would like to learn more about this role; please click here to access the full Job Description.

What makes this position attractive?

• A full-time, permanent contract with Oslo, Norway as the Primary Duty Station, although other locations will be considered.
• Salary and benefits according to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

• To be dedicated in what we do;
• To be innovative with our solutions;
• To act as one unified and inclusive team;
• To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the beneficiaries that we exist to serve; and to each other… the members of our NRC family.

We are happy about early applicants.

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