Counter Fraud Specialist at Save the Children in Nairobi

Job Title: Counter Fraud Specialist, Nairobi, Kenya

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation 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.
The role;
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.
Qualifications and experience
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 Formal investigation qualification
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Job description:
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Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent – Full-Time
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
How to Apply:
http://www.savethechildren.net/jobs/job-details/580
Deadline: 12/08/2013