Investigator / Grade 04
All appropriately qualified people regardless of sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identities and individuals who are living with HIV are encouraged to apply.
| Job Title | Investigator / Grade 04 |
| Remuneration | Basic annual salary starting from 103,600 Swiss Frs (CHF) The Global Fund is a foundation established under the laws of Switzerland enjoying certain privileges and immunities in Switzerland pursuant to a Headquarters Agreement concluded between the Swiss Federal Council and the Global Fund on 13 December 2004. |
| Benefits | The Global Fund offers a comprehensive package of benefits. Click here to see more details. |
| Vacancy Number | DD/10/IRC615 (Re-posted) |
| Closing Date for Applications | 30/4/2011 |
| Contract Type | Defined duration 2 years - may be extended for a further period |
| Reporting To | Director of Investigations |
| Work Cluster / Unit | Office of the Inspector General / Investigations’ Unit |
| Role Summary | The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is seeking applications from experienced criminal and financial fraud investigators for a TGF Level 04 position. Applications will only be considered from investigators with extensive experience in a broad range of complex investigations, including experience in conducting international investigations of complex financial fraud and abuse (corruption, misappropriation, and mismanagement, abuse of authority, maladministration, and waste of financial resources) is essential. |
| Key Responsibilities | Successful applicants will be required to: conduct high quality investigations of misappropriation, misuse and fraud involving GF grant funds in locations in which programs financed by the GF operate, including parties external to the Global Fund;; identify fraud and abuse, including complex financial schemes; function effectively with high integrity and ethics as a member of a multi-national and multi-disciplinary team; conduct investigations in accordance with generally recognized international investigation standards; handle multiple cases simultaneously; prepare thorough and well written investigation reports that are of a consistently high quality with soundly based findings and appropriate recommendations; gather, analyze and comprehend financial documents and records and have experience with such records in complex white collar fraud investigations; interview witnesses; travel to grant program locations to carry out investigations, sometimes for an extended period; maintain and update records, protocols and databases; and ensure that the integrity of all evidence obtained is maintained through the course of investigations. Applicants must be willing to travel internationally, be capable of operating autonomously on field missions, be a self-starter and have energy and enthusiasm for the work. |
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications | Essential: • An advanced university degree in a related field, including law; or a first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in a related area. |
| Experience | Essential: • A minimum of five year’s experience as an investigator working on complex international criminal and/or administrative investigations in the area of financial fraud, corruption and abuse. • Investigation planning, case management, and interviewing experience in white collar financial cases. • Experience of working in sensitive environments and with confidential information and processes. • Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment in a related field and experience handling confidential witnesses and whistleblowers Desirable: • Experience working on investigations related to international development aid, including external parties such as vendors, companies and officials engaged in commercial activity with an international organization. • Experience working with multiple sectors, such as international organizations, governments, civil society and the private sector. |
| Competencies The Global Fund has a "core competency framework" setting out standard behaviors that are expected to all staff. Only the key competencies for this role are listed. The selected candidate would be expected to demonstrate adequate levels across all core competencies. | Skills: • Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to criminal investigation, particularly, fraud, corruption, bribery and misappropriation of financial resources. • Good research, analytical and problem-solving skills in fraud and financial investigations. • Ability to draft and edit in English, various types of written reports and to articulate ideas in a clear, concise style, and appropriately sourced. • Ability to prepare high-quality investigation reports. • Familiarity with the use of various research methodologies and sources in investigations of fraud and complex financial investigations, including electronic sources. • Ability to plan work and manage conflicting priorities, and handle a large caseload simultaneously. • Very good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance. Core Competencies: • Gathering and analyzing Information in complex financial investigations; • Solution-and Results Oriented Analysis; • Demonstrating Accountability and Commitment, energy and enthusiasm for the work; • Communicating effectively and the ability to work well with colleagues, stakeholders, witnesses and subjects. Languages: An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French. Knowledge of French is an asset. |
The Global Fund
| Since our launch in 2002, we’ve committed more than US$21.7 billion in over 150 countries to help fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. To date, our programs have saved 6.5 million lives worldwide. Our success is due to one thing, collaboration. We believe passionately in the power of collaborative effort. Be that working to improve internal functions, or working with our service delivery partners in the field. It all comes down to one thing: an unrelenting commitment to do better. We plan to do better still in 2011. But for our plans to become a reality we need to find some exceptional people. People who share our passion and commitment to work together. People who are “best in class” in their chosen field. And most of all, people who want to make a difference to the lives of others. This vacancy is in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Global Fund in Geneva, Switzerland. As stated in its charter approved by the Sixteenth Board meeting in October 2007, “Led by the Inspector General (IG) the mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is to provide the Global Fund with independent and objective assurance over the design and effectiveness of controls in place to manage the key risks impacting the Global Fund’s programs and operations.” In achieving the above stated mission the OIG seeks to assist the Global Fund in maintaining and strengthening donor and public confidence in the operations, competence, values and integrity of the Fund. The OIG operates as an independent unit of the Global Fund; and the Inspector General (IG) reports to the Board, through the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC), for strategic direction and accountability. |
HOW TO APPLY
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