India
Senior InvestigatorOrganization
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Posted 3 Nov 2025 Closing date 17 Nov 2025
Organizational Context
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian network, with 191-member National Societies. IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during, and after disasters, emergencies, and other crises. The work of IFRC is guided by its fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.IFRC has its Headquarters in Geneva; five regional offices in Africa (Nairobi), the Americas (Panama), Asia Pacific (Kuala Lumpa), Europe (Budapest), and MENA (Beirut); and country and cluster delegations across all five regions.
About The Office Of The Internal Audit And Investigations
IFRC’s Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) comprises two teams: audit (internal audit and external audit coordination) and investigations. OIAI provides independent assurance and investigation services to IFRC.The OIAI team is based across three locations (Geneva, Budapest, and Delhi). To ensure independence, the Director of OIAI has a dual reporting line to the Secretary General and the Audit and Risk Commission.OIAI’s investigations team responds to instances of misconduct; owns IFRC’s whistleblowing system (Integrity Line) and its intake function; carries out prevention activities; and provides training and capacity building on investigations, intake, audit, assurance, and integrity topics, to IFRC and its members.
Job Purpose
With guidance from the Head of Investigations and Investigations Manager, the Senior Investigator contributes undertakes the full cycle of investigations work (planning, interviewing, gathering evidence, report writing, etc.). The Senior Investigator is responsible for leading end-to-end investigations, coordinating the team on individual investigation assignments, and carrying out complex investigations, overseen by the Investigations Manager.
Investigations Delivery
Job Duties and Responsibilities
With the support of the Investigations Manager, coordinate the delivery of assigned investigations, overseeing the team, managing end-to-end investigations, gathering evidence, carrying out interviews, and drafting reports.Ensure assigned investigations are delivered to time and qualityEnsure those impacted by investigations are signposted to suitable support.Lead and deliver post investigation reviews into control failures.Support the work of OIAI’s internal and external audit team, as directed by the Head of Investigations.
Build effective relationships across IFRC and provide value-adding advisory services:
Contribute to the delivery of OIAI advisory activities, with guidance from the Investigations Manager.Provide training and workshops to IFRC teams on assurance and integrity topics.
An Effective And Inclusive Team Member
Provide line management for one two investigations staff member.Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of OIAI’s investigations approach and tools.Maintain relevant professional qualifications and complete the required continued professional development (CPD).Role model IFRC’s values and principles in day-to-day operations. Proactively work to create a safe and inclusive environment.
Deliver OIAI’s annual appeal activities and provide technical support to the membership:
Contribute to the delivery of OIAI annual appeal activities.Provide training and workshops to National Society teams on assurance and integrity topics.
Education
University degree Bachelor’s, Master’sAssociation of Certified Fraud Examiners ACFE or equivalent qualificationCHS IQTS qualification (or CHS tier three qualification)Internal audit (CIA, PIIA, CMIA) or equivalent qualification ACCA, IRM etc
Experience
4 years of experience in administrative investigationsExperience as a Senior Investigator or leading end-to-end investigationsExperience of evidence gathering and interviewingExperience in humanitarian, charitable or not-for-profit organisation.Prior international experience in investigations will be an asset.
Knowledge, Skills And Languages
Fluent spoken and written EnglishCommand of IFRC language Arabic, French, or SpanishSound knowledge of administrative investigations and administrative case law (e.g. ILO AT)An understanding of fraud, corruption, and sexual misconduct prevention and controlsAbility to gather, analyse, and evaluate facts, prepare & present concise oral & written reports.
Competencies, Values and Comments
Values:
Respect for Diversity, Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability
Core Competences
: Communications, Collaboration & Teamwork, Judgement &Decision, National Society & Customer Relations, Creativity & Innovation, BuildingTrust.How to applyApplicants are requested to submit their comprehensive CV highlighting relevant experience accompanied by motivation letter at Job details: Senior Investigator
Last date for sending application is 17th November 2025
Position open to Indian Nationals Only. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
IFRC is an equal opportunity employer.
Job details
Country
City NEW DELHI Source
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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