The role
Supporting the Regional Fraud Leads in the coordination of fraud management administration and communication in the West and Central Africa (WCA), including:
* Support in stakeholder communications relating to fraud incident reports and investigation updates
* Support with case management and record updates and uploads to the case management system, Datix
* Support in the planning and coordination of logistics for fraud trainings sessions conducted by the Regional Fraud lead and other members of the global fraud team (face-to-face awareness training, investigation trainings, Fraud Focal point trainings etc.)
* Support and coordination for the compilation and sharing of regional fraud reports to Regional Senior Management Team (SMT) and Centre
* Monitoring the Save the Children International (SCI) Fraud email account to receive and acknowledge receipt of incidents reported through this medium and referral to the relevant Regional Fraud lead
* A point of contact for the Fraud Focal Points at Country Offices and Regional Office
Ideally, the role holder will be fluent in English as well as French. The role may require significant international travel including to challenging locations often with cultural sensitivities.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
Qualifications and experience
* Master degree in any relevant area
Essential
* minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a role involving administration support and stakeholder communications
* demonstrable understanding of the importance of counter fraud activities and mechanisms for reducing fraud
* aware of current best practices in investigation techniques
* excellent written and spoken English and French demonstrable by good oral and written communication skills
* able to offer practical solutions to management to help resolve incidents including in crisis situations
* perseverance, resilience and tenacity
* ability to work with minimum supervision
Desireable
* formal investigation qualification or working towards this qualification
* understanding of the role and approaches of the international development sector
* previous experience of delivering training sessions / workshops
Contract length: 12 months
NATIONAL CONTRACT
Locations: Dakar, Senegal OR Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
* No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
* All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
* Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
More Information
- Job City Dakar
