Country: Senegal
Closing date: 25 Nov 2015
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 1.9 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.
Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c15,000 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.
Contract length: 12 months
The role
Manage the resourcing, information flow and decision cycle of the investigation of suspected fraud cases in the Region.
Working with staff of SCI to deliver through training 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, across the region and within country programmes
Building local capacity and managing a dotted line team of Regional Fraud Focal Points:
- developing 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
- robust analytical skills
- strong attention to detail
- excellent oral and written communication skills including report writing
- imaginative and innovative thinking
- able to offer practical solutions to management to help resolve incidents including in crisis situations
- perseverance, resilience and tenacity
- excellent English and French language required (written and spoken)
- ability to work with minimum supervision
- cultural sensitivity; recognition of the importance of confidentiality and the rule of law
- a passion for the mission of Save the Children
Desirable
- understanding of the role and approaches of the international development sector
- experience of crime / loss prevention
- previous experience of delivering training sessions / workshops
- understanding of the importance of fraud management
- understanding of financial statements / management accounting
- 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
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English or French using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to apply:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'Fsy.95598.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'