Purpose of the Temporary Assignment:<\/p>\n
The purpose of this engagement is to provide additional investigative capacity for a period of six (6) months to progress assigned cases while maintaining investigative quality, consistency with Integrated Investigations protocols, adherence to World Vision policies, standards and international guidelines such as ACFE and Conference of International Investigators (CII).<\/p>\n
Scope of Work<\/p>\n
\tUnder the supervision of the Senior Manager, Financial Investigations, and working closely with the Senior Investigator, Financial Investigations (West Africa Region), the Interim Investigator, Financial Investigation will:
\n\tSupport the execution of financial and fraud investigations within the West Africa Region, in alignment with approved Terms of Reference (TORs), Investigation Plans, and official Announcements.
\n\tConduct financial data collection and analysis, including review of accounting records, transaction testing, supporting documentation, and approval trails.
\n\tAnalyze, oversee, and conduct a preliminary assessment of misconduct allegations to determine the veracity of potential violations of World Vision (WV) policy, ethical standards, or applicable laws.
\n\tOversee and contribute to investigations involving complex fraud, corruption, bribery, kickbacks, extortion, conflict of interest, product substitution, embezzlement, theft, ethical misconduct, mismanagement, waste, and abuse.
\n\tAssist in planning and execution of investigative procedures, including document reviews, financial analysis, and interviews (in coordination with the Lead Investigator).
\n\tIdentify red flags, patterns, trends, and control weaknesses relevant to the allegations under review and provide analytical insight to strengthen case understanding.
\n\tSupport drafting of investigation working papers, summaries, and sections of investigation reports, ensuring evidence\u2011based, neutral, and well\u2011documented analysis.
\n\tMaintain strict confidentiality and safeguard evidence, ensuring adherence to investigative protocols and professional ethical standards.
\n\tCompile and organize investigation evidence files that support findings and final investigation conclusions.
\n\tPrepare Investigation Reports or Closure Memos based on the gathered evidence and investigative outcomes.
\n\tDevelop Process Improvement Memos, where applicable, to address identified process gaps and recommend corrective actions.<\/p>\n
Reporting and Supervision<\/p>\n
\tFunctional Supervision: Senior Manager, Financial Investigations
\n\tDay\u2011to\u2011Day Coordination: Senior Investigator, Financial Investigations (West Africa Region)
\n\tAll investigative work will be conducted under approved TORs and aligned with Integrated Investigations processes and reporting requirements.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Deliverables<\/p>\n
Expected outputs may include:<\/p>\n
\tFinancial analysis schedules and investigation working papers that clearly support the procedures performed and conclusions reached for assigned cases.
\n\tDocumented summaries of findings, observations, and supporting evidence.
\n\tInputs to investigation reports and, where applicable, Process Improvement Memos.
\n\tAll deliverables will be evidence\u2011based, clearly referenced, professionally documented, and suitable for supervisor review and approval.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Duration and Level of Effort<\/p>\n
\tEngagement period will be for six (6) months, aligned to the needs and timelines of ongoing and upcoming investigations.
\n\tEngagement duration and level of effort for each assignment will be defined on a case-by-case basis, varying according to case complexity, scope, data availability, and required coordination with other investigators, consistent with standard investigation TOR practices.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Required Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
\tThe Financial Investigator should meet the following minimum requirements:
\n\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Forensic Accounting, or a closely related field.
\n\tProfessional certification (e.g., CA, CPA, CFE, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
\n\tMinimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial investigations, forensic audits, fraud examinations, or complex compliance reviews.
\n\tDemonstrated experience conducting investigations within NGOs, donor\u2011funded environments, or multi\u2011country operations is an added advantage.
\n\tStrong analytical and financial review skills, including experience assessing financial systems, transaction flows, and internal controls.
\n\tProven ability to produce clear, well\u2011structured, and evidence\u2011based investigative documentation and reports.
\n\tDemonstrated high standards of integrity, objectivity, discretion, and sound professional judgment.
\n\tFluency in both French and English (written and spoken).<\/p>\n
Confidentiality and Ethics<\/p>\n
The investigator must:<\/p>\n
\tStrictly adhere to World Vision International\u2019s confidentiality requirements, ethical standards, and investigation protocols throughout the engagement.
\n\tAvoid any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest, and immediately disclose any circumstance that may compromise (or appear to compromise) independence or objectivity.
\n\tEnsure all information, documents, interviews, and evidence obtained during the engagement are used solely for authorized investigative purposes and remain the exclusive property of WVI.<\/p>\n
Administrative and Other Considerations<\/p>\n
\tTravel, accommodation, and other investigation\u2011related costs will be managed in accordance with applicable World Vision policies and any agreed-upon arrangements with the hosting office.
\n\tThe investigator must be available to support cases across multiple countries in the West Africa Region, including remote collaboration and virtual engagements as required.
\n\tAn end\u2011of\u2011assignment debrief or formal handover may be required to ensure continuity of case management, and smooth transition of any ongoing investigative matters.<\/p>\n
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