Internal Control and Oversight Specialist (ICOS) at INTERSOS

Code: SR-49-2110
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Starting Date: 01/11/2021
Contract Duration: 6 months
Reporting to: Head of Mission (hierarchical)
Supervision of: HQ Internal Auditor (functional)
Dependents: Non-family Duty station.

General Context of the Project

• Since 2009, the Boko Haram insurgency has crippled northeastern Nigeria. Borno State continues to be most affected, with over 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs).
• Recent advances by the Nigerian Army and the Multinational Joint Task Force have improved humanitarian access in 22 of the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Borno, but have also revealed the extent of the crisis.
• In newly accessible areas, basic infrastructure has been destroyed, essential services are non-existent, and most local governance systems are not functional.
• In support to the UN-led coordinated humanitarian response in the region, INTERSOS is implementing more than 6 projects addressing critical gaps in health and nutrition, WASH, Protection, Health, Food Security, Livelihood and Camp Coordination and Camp Management services for a highly vulnerable population in the newly accessible host communities in of Ngala, Bama, Dikwa, Banki, Damasak, Monguno, Magumeri, Jere-MMC Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, Nigeria.

General Purpose of the Position

• The Internal Control and Oversight Specialist (ICOS) is responsible to provide operational management to conduct the investigation activities for allegation of misconduct, and to oversee the internal control mechanism aimed to prevent misconduct.
• S/he contributes to ensuring ethical and compliant procurements in the Nigeria as per the INTERSOS procurement manual and Missions SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Management of the complaints concerning misconduct of National Staff in Abuja, Maiduguri, and all field bases.
• Keeping the database of the managed complaints updated and available, in coordination with the Meal Unit.
• Refer to relevant actors and senior managers in case of misconduct or breaches of the rule, following the established pathways.
• Technical assistance and support provided to the Senior management in the Mission for investigative and fraud prevention activities
• Field spot check.

Requirements
Education:

• Advanced University Degree (Master's level) in Investigations, Law, Management, Finance, Audit, or a related field such as Procurement Logistics and Supply Chain Management, etc.

Professional Experience:

• Five years of relevant experience in fact-finding / investigatory work preferably, but not limited to, misconduct and wrongdoing by employees, suppliers, and partners organizations, including fraud and other forms of corruption, using investigation techniques and procedures.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience with at least 1 years in senior accountability role.

Professional Requirements:

• Proficiency in reporting
• Proficiency in MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, outlook etc.)
• Planning and Organizing (ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, with peaks of heavy workloads
• Strategic vision
• Driving and achieving results
• Teamwork (Ability to delegate and work in team)

Languages:

• Working knowledge of English
• limited knowledge of the language spoken in Borno Region (Hausa, Kanuri).

Personal Requirements:

• High integrity.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Relationship building.
• Very good diplomatic & negotiation skills.
• High Flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Problem solving and decision making; ability to create solutions to operational problems.
• Leadership: developing and motivating staff.
• Humanitarian motivation and commitment to INTERSOS values.
• Respect of INTERSOS policies and procedures.
• Strong commitment to beneficiaries’ best interests.