These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Monguno, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee.

If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Anti-corruption and Investigation Coordinator to join our team in Abuja, Federal Capital. The Anti-corruption and Investigation Coordinator will be responsible for supporting and conducting administrative investigations in Nigeria, in coordination with the Regional Specialist for Anti-Corruption and Investigations and mitigating against the need for future investigation through enrolling the Corruption Risk Mapping exercise across all units at country and field levels.  This position also calls for providing support to the other country offices in the Region.

Generic responsibilities

• Training Delivery, together with the Risk and Compliance Team, deliver NRC’s anticorruption training sessions including induction for new staff at Country office, area and field offices, including local partners.
• Handling allegations, ensure a strategic and compliant approach to investigations procedures in accordance with NRC investigation routines and the investigation toolkit.
• Support in Risk prevention, ensure that all units at country and field levels have their Corruption Risk Mapping (CRM) setup, monitored, updated and reported as per the CRM Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Specific responsibilities 

• Manage Nigeria office investigations tracker and ensure it is updated with all received corruption allegations.
• Ensure Reporting Channels are updated and distributed across all sites where NRC operates in Nigeria.
• With the support of the Regional Investigations Specialist and Risks and Compliance Manager, ensure the Corruption Risk Mapping is setup and running across NRC Nigeria office.
• Provide Corruption Risk Mapping monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the Country Management Group as per the CRM SoP.
• Ensure all received allegations are following the channeling process as per the investigations toolkit SoP.
• Ensure all investigations are compliant with the investigations toolkit.
• Provide training, advice and guidance on anti-corruption, ensure compliance with anti-corruption policy.
• Ensure all investigation reports are efficiently done and signed off as per the investigations toolkit SoP.
• Any other reasonable duties assigned by the supervisor.

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

• University degree in investigations, Finance and or Accounting, law or other related fields, or significant training and experience in the field of investigations
• Formal training and or certification in investigative methodology
• Knowledge of the local language highly desirable
• At least 2 years’ relevant investigations and anti-corruption experience
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

Context related skills, knowledge and experience :

• Knowledge of the context in Nigeria desirable
• Experience in administrative investigations in the United Nations or INGO sector
• Experience of finances and audit in a humanitarian context.

What’s in it for you? 

Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility:

At NRC we think creatively. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Learn on the job: NRC’s collaborative working style favours the exchange of good practice and lessons learnt. At NRC, employees learn on the job and are encouraged to look for opportunities to develop new competencies. competencies. NRC managers prioritise the quality work and the competency development of their staff. This entails giving newcomers a good start, following up, training and mentoring employees to allow them to perform well in their current job, and offering learning and development programmes.

Additional Information: 

Duty Stations: Abuja, FCT Nigeria

Duration of contract: 12 months.

Grade Level: Grade 7 in NRC’s grading structure.

Reporting line: Risk & Compliance Manager

Travel:  25%

This position is open to Nigeria Nationals only. We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline. Female candidates are strongly advised to apply.