Role Overview
This full-time role serves as the Senior Specialist for Workplace Investigations at the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Kenya. The specialist is responsible for conducting complex internal investigations in line with WWF policy, procedures, and global best practice, addressing highly sensitive issues related to organizational integrity, compliance, and workplace culture.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertake investigations of disciplinary, grievance, and complaints of varying complexity in line with WWF policy, procedures, and best practice relating to issues including Respect in the Workplace, Fraud & Corruption, and Safeguarding.
- Note that some investigations may require international travel.
- Analyse information collected and reach timely unbiased conclusions and findings.
- Effectively assess witness credibility.
- Generate professional, well-drafted investigation records, plans, and reports.
- Contribute to recommended actions arising from investigation findings.
- Assist in developing and delivering training on fostering a Speak Up culture, internal investigation and interview techniques, and best practice.
- Manage issues that are highly confidential and may raise significant financial, legal, or reputational risk to the organisation.
- Keep abreast of developments in the sector, through networking and attending seminars.
Required Qualifications and Profile
- At least 6 years of professional experience conducting investigations.
- Possession of a BA/BSc/HND qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Law, HR, Criminology).
- (Desired) Certification in Workplace investigations.
- Excellent written and spoken English (essential).
- Fluency/Competency in at least one additional language (desired).
- Previous experience dealing with highly confidential and sensitive matters.
- Must possess a valid passport (due to the potential requirement for international travel).
