Regional Investigation Officer

Education & Experience Required

• University-level degree in law, social sciences, criminology, criminal justice, or related field relevant to criminal or administrative investigations (e.g., law enforcement, compliance, or forensic studies).
  
• Typically 10 years of progressively experience in conducting investigations, preferably within humanitarian, international, or compliance-driven environments (including private sector), preferably, but not limited to, internal misconduct and wrongdoing by employees, suppliers and partner organizations.
  
• Extensive experience in investigation techniques, particularly where conduct also may have criminal implications that could result in prosecution before local courts.
  
• High level of integrity, independence, and sound judgement, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters discreetly.
  
• Proven experience in conducting investigations into allegations of SEAH.
  
• Proven experience integrating practical protection measures for engaging with investigation participants.
  
• Proven knowledge of legal, procedural and evidentiary standards.
  
• Proven working knowledge and experience with gender sensitive interviewing methodology.
  
• Excellent analytical, interviewing, and report-writing skills, capable of producing clear, evidence-based findings.
  
• Strong interpersonal and cultural awareness skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse contexts, including field and hardship locations.
  
• Computer proficient.
  

• Conduct impartial, survivor-centred investigations into allegations of misconduct, including fraud, corruption, non-sexual harassment (NSH), abuse of authority, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH), in line with humanitarian principles and ICRC internal policies and procedures.
  
• Assess complaints and referrals to determine investigative scope, risk level, and appropriate methodology, with particular attention to safeguarding, do-no-harm principle, and confidentiality considerations.
  
• Collect, preserve, and analyse evidence (interviews, financial records, digital data, field documentation) while ensuring informed consent, data protection, and chain of custody.
  
• Produce clear, well-reasoned investigation reports that present factual findings, credibility assessments, and conclusions suitable for management and disciplinary processes.
  
• Engage sensitively and professionally with colleagues, affected persons, witnesses, and subjects of investigations, ensuring dignity, cultural awareness, and protection from retaliation.
  
• Provide technical advice and capacity-building support to field staff on reporting mechanisms and investigative standards.
  
• Identify systemic risks, trends, and control weaknesses emerging from investigations and contribute to organisational learning, prevention strategies, and risk mitigation efforts.
  
• Other relevant tasks as per directions from Head of the Investigation Unit, Regional Investigations Manager, or other designates.
  

Relationships

• Internally, interacts with: General Counsel, Ombudsman, Métiers Compliance officers, Directors, heads of Division, Operations, Project Management Office, Performance management Office, Internal Audit.
  
• No external relationships.