Written by The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Anti-corruption and Investigations Adviser
Location: Abuja FCT
What we are looking for
The main purpose of the Anti-corruption and Investigations Advisor is to conduct internal administrative investigations into alleged misconduct by those affiliated and connected to NRC in Nigeria, and to provide technical support to other non-specialist staff in NRC Nigeria that have been requested to conduct a fact finding.
You will be expected to actively contribute to learning and the improvement of procedures within the Nigeria country programme, as well as globally withing GIU and NRC’s risk and compliance function.
Additionally, you will ensure that complaints, allegations and incidents are investigated and resolved effectively, in a timely manner and without bias or prejudice, using a survivor centred approach and ensuring confidentiality in sensitive cases.
You will also work closely with staff in the GIU and with key line managers and other relevant staff linked to investigations. You will report to the Country Director with a technical line to the Head of Integrity Unit.
What you will do
- Prepare regular analysis reports for line management and the Head of Integrity, outlining trends and highlighting specific issues related to investigations, corruption and Safeguarding within Nigeria.
- Lead the development of investigative strategies and case plans, ensuring to classify cases according to organizational policies and severity levels.
- Conduct periodic analyses of escalated cases and identify trends, systemic vulnerabilities and root causes of misconduct to help formulate preventive strategies
- Manage investigation databases, aligning reporting systems that meet donor, regulatory, and organizational standards.
- Provide leadership in monitoring the implementation of corrective actions that are presented in the various investigations’ reports
- Take the initiative to advise the Country Management Group on investigation-related risks and obligations.
- Set-up and maintain impeccable documentation and archiving of all handled case files, ensuring the enforcement of data protection and sensitive information storage.
- Any other tasks as delegated by the line manager
What you will bring
1.Professional Competencies
- University degree in investigations, law or other related studies in the field of investigations
- Formal training and/or certification in investigative methodology (ACFE, CIP)
- At least 3 years of investigative experience
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Context related skills, knowledge and experience
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Fluency in any local languages spoken in Nigeria is a benefit
- Experience with administrative investigations
- Experience of a survivor centred and trauma informed approaches in sexual misconduct case work
- Experience of working with complex investigations
- Clear ethical focus, judgement, high personal integrity, and ability to confidentially handle sensitive information
Behavioural competencies
- Handling insecure environment
- Planning and delivering results
- Working with people
- Communication with impact and respect
- Analysing
- Coping with change
What we offer
- Duty station: Abuja, Nigeria
- Contract: 12 months with possibility of extension
- National Salary&benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s Nigeria salary scale
- NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
- We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
Application Deadline:23 , November 2026
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to apply.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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