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

Are you an experienced investigator?

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

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

The Role:

Oxfam Great Britain is seeking a Senior Anti-Corruption Specialist who will be the Africa regional lead for the investigation and prevention of corruption affecting Oxfam’s work. Overseeing all anti-corruption initiatives, training and investigations across the region, the role holder will lead in the response to high risk incidents, advise senior organisational leaders on high risk issues and line manage one Anti-Corruption Specialist, mentoring and training them to ensure the highest standards are achieved and maintained in our work.

The role will focus on leading Anti-Corruption efforts in the Africa region.  While the preferred candidate would ideally be based in the region, we could potentially host this role remotely in other countries where Oxfam has a presence, provided you have right to work in that country. 

What we are looking for:

You will have experience in investigation planning and techniques including 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 and supervise 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 play a key role in responding to a range of incidents that may have security or regulatory implications. You must be experienced in taking difficult decisions, managing risk and being accountable for those decisions. You will be prepared and willing to travel, sometimes at short notice to hardship environments.

With a dual role in corruption 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 to global colleagues.

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 judgement in handling sensitive information, particularly from vulnerable people and confidential sources.  

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:

You will join a highly motivated team dedicated to minimizing the impact of corruption on the communities, partners and donors Oxfam works with. A truly global organisation, you will interact daily with colleagues and communities from a wide range of communities. You will have regular opportunities to travel and gain experience and expertise in how corruption can impact the humanitarian and development sector and the communities it works with.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. Oxfam’s Anti-Corruption Team and wider Integrity and Ethics Division is globally based. Remote working is a common practice within the team. Candidates should be willing and prepared to travel to fragile environments on a regular basis (approximately 4-5 times a year based on demand).

How to apply:

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

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.

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 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

• We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
• We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
• We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.