PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We are seeking a Senior Investigator to join our Legal, Awards, Risk and Compliance (LARC) team in Nairobi. The Senior Investigator conducts high-quality investigations of policy violations and allegations of wrongdoing related to financial fraud, corruption, ethics and compliance, safeguarding, workplace bullying, and other related matters as directed by leadership.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Investigations
- Conduct high-quality investigations of policy violations and allegations of wrongdoing related to financial fraud, corruption, ethics and compliance, safeguarding, workplace bullying, and other related matters.
- Assist PATH legal team and other business partners with the collection, organization, and preparation of data and case information for review and analysis in legal matters, regulatory filings, law enforcement referrals, and cross-functional investigations.
- Develop and bring complex financial fraud and safeguarding investigations to successful conclusion, providing clear and concise findings and recommendations through sufficiently detailed written reports and fit-for-purpose management briefings.
- Review and assess allegations including conducting appropriate debriefing interviews, communicating with the complainant, and counterpart operational colleagues.
- Conduct investigative research, to include financial records, procurement documents, and database searches.
- Formulate detailed investigation plans and strategies with a summary of case facts and findings to date, chronology of events, witness lists, and sequence of investigative activities.
- Participate in investigative missions to collect and organize relevant documentary and electronic information, including witness and subject interviews, and preparing signed witness attestations.
- Manage intake of investigations in a timely manner, triaging priorities and delegating to appropriate colleagues or trusted external partners as needed.
Training and Awareness
- Provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding guidelines, principles, and practices of investigations, acting as an ambassador to foster trust.
- Develop and participate in education, training, and awareness-building activities as part of a fraud and misconduct prevention program.
- Liaise with business and program partners to gather knowledge to strengthen processes and develop resources for a culture of integrity.
- Identify lessons learned from investigations to inform training and outreach programs and to strengthen PATH’s internal controls environment.
- Contribute to special projects with an enterprise-wide impact requiring guidance from an investigations perspective.
Management and Metrics
- Identify, develop and use appropriate project management techniques to maximize efficiency while maintaining high quality outcomes.
- Screen, engage, and manage external investigators as needed.
- Initiate and maintain appropriate communications with senior management, legal counsel, and key stakeholders.
- Identify, develop, and apply appropriate investigative tools, processes, and technologies to achieve maximum efficiencies.
- Develop and report on key metrics and outcomes regarding investigations to senior leadership, including PATH’s Executive Team.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as finance, forensic accounting, audit, crime, or law.
- Minimum of eight years’ experience conducting safeguarding and complex fraud investigations related to financial, corruption, and procurement fraud.
- Experience working in a complex, matrixed global organization; international NGO experience preferred.
- Familiarity with regulatory and legal requirements of grants and contracts funded by government agencies (such as USAID, FCDO, etc.) and private foundations.
- Strong ethics, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (French preferred).
- Outstanding qualitative analytical skills using both quantitative and qualitative information.
- Strong working knowledge of internal investigation procedures, techniques, and case management systems.
- Good working knowledge of safeguarding principles, corruption risk management, and effective internal controls.
- High technical competency with current technology in the investigation field.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally on short notice as needed.
- Relevant certifications such as CFE, Certified Accountant, or SEAH Certification are highly desirable.
- Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application through the PATH recruitment portal. You can apply by following this link: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1153175.
