Senior Investigation Officer

The Senior Investigation Officer plans, organizes and manages complex investigations into alleged misconduct and violations of ICRC internal policies and procedures. They lead investigation teams, prepare reports, and contribute to compliance and training activities within the Investigation Unit.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, conduct and manage investigations into alleged misconduct and alleged violations of ICRC internal policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize, lead and manage complex fraud investigations, including proactive investigations, and act as the expert focal point for fraud investigations conducted by other members of the Investigation Unit.
• Manage, when assigned, the investigation activities of Investigation Officers 1 and 2 and/or ad hoc investigation mission teams.
• Contribute to the performance management and development of Investigation Officers 1 and 2.
• Act, when requested, as Regional Investigation Manager in the Manager's absence.
• Obtain and review relevant documentation; conduct interviews and take statements; gather and analyze electronic evidence; analyze facts, determine findings, and formulate recommendations on disciplinary and jurisdictional action.
• Prepare complete and concise investigation reports and carry out post-investigation tasks.
• Prepare cases for submission to the internal justice system, as instructed by the Head of Investigations.
• Perform other compliance activities as requested by the Head of Investigations and the Investigation Manager, including information sessions on investigation processes for ICRC staff and coaching of Investigation Officers 1 and 2.
• Perform other duties in support of the Investigation Unit's operations, as determined by the Head of Investigations or their designate.

Requirements

• University degree in law, economics or social sciences.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or equivalent investigative credential.
• Advanced training in fraud investigation.
• Typically 12–15 years of professional experience, including 4-6 years in investigations and investigative procedures, ideally within international organizations.
• Solid experience in fraud investigations.
• Field experience in developing countries, with direct responsibility for investigating misconduct, including fraud and corruption.
• Full professional fluency in both French and English.
• Knowledge of another ICRC working language (Arabic or Spanish) is an advantage.
• Expertise in investigation techniques, particularly where the conduct may have criminal implications that could lead to prosecution before local courts.
• Extensive knowledge of legal, procedural and evidentiary standards.
• Strong drafting, report-writing and case-management skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity, sound judgment, honesty and integrity.
• Willingness to travel and conduct investigations in remote, hardship and physically challenging environments, in line with the Investigation Unit's operational needs.

Skills

• Fraud Investigation
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Investigative Techniques
• Investigative Procedures
• Legal Standards
• Evidentiary Standards
• Report Writing
• Case Management
• Field Investigations
• Investigations in Developing Countries
• Computer Proficiency
• Compliance Monitoring
• Investigation Team Leadership
• Training Development
• Criminal Investigations
• Bilingual Communication
• Travel for Investigations

Languages

French, English, Arabic, Spanish