Overview
The Regional Investigations Officer undertakes high-risk investigations of alleged misconduct or violations of ICRC internal policies and procedures in the Africa region.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct impartial, survivor-centred investigations into allegations of misconduct, including fraud, corruption, non-sexual harassment, abuse of authority, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH).
- Assess complaints and referrals to determine investigative scope, risk level, and appropriate methodology.
- Collect, preserve, and analyse evidence.
- Produce clear, well-reasoned investigation reports.
- Engage sensitively and professionally with colleagues, affected persons, witnesses, and subjects of investigations.
- Provide technical advice and capacity-building support to field staff on reporting mechanisms and investigative standards.
- Identify systemic risks, trends, and control weaknesses.
- Perform other relevant tasks as per directions from Head of the Investigation Unit, Regional Investigations Manager, or other designates.
Required Experience
- Typically 10 years of progressively experience in conducting investigations, preferably within humanitarian, international, or compliance-driven environments (including private sector), preferably, but not limited to, internal misconduct and wrongdoing by employees, suppliers and partner organizations.
- Extensive experience in investigation techniques, particularly where conduct also may have criminal implications that could result in prosecution before local courts.
- Proven experience in conducting investigations into allegations of SEAH.
- Proven experience integrating practical protection measures for engaging with investigation participants.
- Proven knowledge of legal, procedural and evidentiary standards.
- Proven working knowledge and experience with gender sensitive interviewing methodology.
- Computer proficient.
- Experience in human resources-related investigations (such as harassment or other violations of a professional working environment) would be an asset.
- Previous work experience in the Africa region is considered an asset.
Qualifications
• University-level degree in law, social sciences, criminology, criminal justice, or related field relevant to criminal or administrative investigations (e.g., law enforcement, compliance, or forensic studies).
