Senior Anti-Corruption Specialist (0539)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have experience in investigations and anti-corruption?

Would you be excited by a specialist role in one of the world’s largest humanitarian and development organisation?

Do you have a commitment to professionalism and enjoy imparting exert knowledge?

If the answer is yes, then would like to hear from you.

The Role

Oxfam GB’s Anti-Corruption Team is seeking a Senior Anti-Corruption Specialist who will boost the team’s skill set and capabilities in its response to corruption at a time when demand is high and a key member of staff is due to depart on maternity leave. The post will be a senior one within the team and the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing Oxfam’s anti-corruption response and prevention activities working across three regions (Asia, MENA and Africa).

The successful candidate will have specific responsibility for coordinating, progressing and implementing Oxfam GB’s corruption prevention strategy. This post will be a fixed 12 month contract with the possibility for extension based on business demand.

What we are looking for

With a particular focus on prevention, you will have experience of implementing Anti-corruption or counter fraud measures in organisations including delivering training, reviewing policies and developing risk assessments. You will ideally already have some experience of training and be a compelling public speaker, able to convey complex subjects concisely and accessibly.

You will also be an experienced and investigator having worked in the private, public or third sector. You will have experience in investigation planning and techniques including the victim and suspect interviewing, writing statements, evidence gathering and case presentation. You will have investigated serious and complex cases before and have a particular interest in fraud, corruption, and internal investigations. You will be expected to both oversee investigations taking place in your area of responsibility and conduct investigations yourself, supporting colleagues in other regions when required.

Providing expert advice to senior stakeholders, you will be a key decision-maker in how to respond to a range of incidents. You must be experienced in taking difficult decisions, managing risk and being accountable for those decisions.

A high degree of discretion and confidentiality will be essential as you will be handling large volumes of sensitive information. You will have an excellent understanding of risk management and have demonstrated good judgment in handling sensitive information, particularly from vulnerable people and confidential sources.

The successful candidate will act as a role model for other members of the team and be willing to conduct and supervise investigations being carried out on the ground. You will be prepared and willing to travel regularly and sometimes at short notice to hardship environments, although the vast majority of the team’s work is currently being conducted remotely due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

This is an excellent opportunity for those who already have professional experience, who are seeking additional responsibility and to branch out and gain experience of the INGO sector.

We offer

Oxfam is determined to ensure its work is carried out with integrity and to support those most in need. Corruption in the humanitarian sector diverts resources from where they are most needed, it props up corrupt systems thereby undermining Oxfam’s mission to eliminate poverty, and it reduces confidence in the sector as a whole. This role sits at the heart of Oxfam’s anti-corruption team where you will play an integral role in the organisation’s anti-corruption prevention and response.

You will gain knowledge of a wide range of corruption risks facing INGOs, have exposure to anti-corruption methods and areas of work including whistleblowing, risk management and investigations; and work in a fast paced, dynamic and internationally focussed environment.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

In response to Covid-19 if you are offered a role where you are required to travel between countries please ensure you have been briefed by the Hiring Manager about any changes to working or precautions you should take as part of your role.