BRAC is hiring Head of Investigations, BRAC International 2022 in Dhaka
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the Investigation Unit of BRAC International, prepare strategic plans, and budgets, lead the day-to-day operations of the unit and report to BI senior leadership.
- Update BRAC International’s investigation guidelines and protocols in alignment with changes to international standards and best practices.
- Implement guidelines and practices for investigations, ensuring application of due process principles for BRAC International, considering legal aspects of BI countries of operation.
- Develop a pool of trained investigators from different operating countries to conduct impartial and confidential investigations and produce high-quality reports for taking disciplinary actions.
- Lead the development and maintenance of an organizational-wide grievance reporting and tracking system and analyze trends of cases.
- Lead in the conduct of sensitive investigations related to safeguarding, particularly incidents of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH).
- Lead any special inspections, investigations, examinations or reviews on frauds and corruption, suspect cases or irregularities requested by the senior management.
- Review and analyze allegations and whistleblowing information to determine relevancy and reliability.
- Supervise and provide guidance to investigators, experts and consultants to ensure that their work conforms to established standards and is completed in a timely manner.
- Arrange training, refreshers and facilitate orientation sessions for capacity and skill development of BI.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive case management system for the effective tracking, management of and reporting on cases at all stages of investigations.
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding data and information.
BRAC is an award-winning international non-governmental development organisation, with the vision of a world free from all forms of exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. BRAC is a leader in developing and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based programmes to assist poor and disadvantaged communities in low-income countries, including in conflict-prone and post-disaster settings. It is an organisation of and for the people of the Global South, pioneering new development and social enterprise approaches to equip communities to achieve prosperity.
Location:
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Eligibilities
Educational Requirements:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Law, Human Resources, Grievance Management, Criminal justice or related field.
Required Competencies:
- Demonstrable organisational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
- High degree of professional ethics and integrity
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity
- Ability to lead in the formulation and implementation of policies
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced organisation in a multi-cultural context
- Knowledge of international standards of law and investigation and ability to implement best practices
- Ability to interview victims/survivors of incidents of sexual misconduct, witnesses and subjects in multicultural environments, in relation to highly sensitive matters
- Ability to work strategically and practically with multiple stakeholders
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
- Experience of designing and delivering training and capable of delivering messages appropriately to a variety of audiences
- Excellent relationship management skills and ability to communicate in all forms (written, verbal, negotiation, presentation skills)
- Ability to prioritize and deal with competing demands to deliver results
- Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines
- Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
Experience Requirements:
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar role in an international organisation
- Certification in investigations related to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) preferrable but not essential
- Working knowledge of labour laws and regulatory processes in Africa and South Asia is preferable but not essential
Application Process
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Application Deadline: September 25, 2022
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