Anti-corruption and Investigations Adviser at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) | Abuja, Nigeria
Company/Recruiter: Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
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Opportunity type
Job
Location
Nigeria, Abuja Federal Capital Territory
Work arrangement
Location-based; remote work not stated
Compensation
Not disclosed
Employer
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
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The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking an Anti-corruption and Investigations Adviser to join their team. This role focuses on ensuring accountability and integrity within the organization's operations in Nigeria.Job Overview
The Anti-corruption and Investigations Adviser will be responsible for conducting internal administrative investigations into alleged misconduct related to NRC in Nigeria. This position also involves providing technical guidance to non-specialist staff who are tasked with fact-finding. The role actively contributes to the improvement of procedures within the Nigeria country program and globally within NRC's risk and compliance functions. A key aspect of the role is ensuring that complaints, allegations, and incidents are handled effectively, impartially, and in a timely manner, with a survivor-centered approach and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare regular analysis reports for management, highlighting trends and specific issues concerning investigations, corruption, and safeguarding in Nigeria.
- Lead the development of investigative strategies and case plans, classifying cases based on organizational policies and severity.
- Conduct periodic analyses of escalated cases to identify trends, systemic vulnerabilities, and root causes of misconduct to inform preventive strategies.
- Manage investigation databases and reporting systems to meet donor, regulatory, and organizational standards.
- Monitor the implementation of corrective actions identified in investigation reports.
- Advise the Country Management Group on investigation-related risks and obligations.
- Maintain meticulous documentation and archiving of case files, ensuring data protection and secure storage of sensitive information.
- Undertake any other tasks as assigned by the line manager.
Requirements
- University degree in investigations, law, or a related field.
- Formal training or certification in investigative methodology (e.g., ACFE, CIP).
- A minimum of three years of investigative experience.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Fluency in any local Nigerian languages is considered a benefit.
- Experience with administrative investigations.
- Experience applying survivor-centered and trauma-informed approaches in cases of sexual misconduct.
- Experience handling complex investigations.
- Demonstrated ethical focus, sound judgment, high personal integrity, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
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