Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is seeking to hire an experienced and professional Investigations Manager. Reporting directly to the Director of Investigations, the Investigations Manager will support all aspects of HFHI’s investigation of fraud, misconduct, and violations of Habitat policies within the Habitat global network. Specifically, this person will participate in the monitoring and managing of HFHI’s whistleblower hotline and other mechanisms for reporting potential fraud and misconduct throughout the HFHI global network. This person will conduct and/or participate in interviews and fact gathering and analysis, as well as prepare reports of investigative findings and assist in developing recommendations for corrective action relating to internal control failures. This person will also provide guidance and support to Habitat associates charged with leading particular global investigations, and will support the preparation of insurance claims and legal recourse (where appropriate). This person will also help prepare various investigation related metrics reporting, audit committee materials, and other ad hoc reporting requests for various stakeholders.
In addition to their investigations focus, the Investigations Manager will also support prevention and detection of misconduct by preparing, and participating in conducting, trainings on whistleblower hotline use, investigations best practices, and other guidance to support quality investigations. This person will also partner with Habitat stakeholders in other functions to support initiatives aimed at maintaining a strong ethics and compliance program for HFHI.
**This position may be based remotely in Costa Rica, the Philippines, Kenya, or the US and requires 25-50% travel.
Key Responsibilities:**
*Plan, lead and perform investigations of allegations of fraud or
misconduct in accordance with HFHI policy and applicable professional
standards. Includes investigation scoping, planning, fieldwork (document
analysis, interviews, field visits, oversight of staff, etc.). Provide
clear and concise reports (verbal and written) of findings and
recommendations to the Investigations Director and to relevant HFH
management related to findings and necessary corrective actions (70%).
*Manage certain operations of the whistleblower hotline and drive HFHI’s
efforts to maintain its comprehensive global repository for all
allegations of misconduct, by ensuring that all such complaints are
acknowledged timely, routed appropriately, investigated thoroughly, and
documented effectively (10%).
*Collaborate with management to provide anti-fraud consulting and
advisory services, ensuring that fraud risks and lessons learned from
investigations are shared internally and incorporated into HFH policies
and procedures (5%).
*Support preparation of reports and presentations for management, board
and Audit Committee meetings related to investigation and hotline
performance and effectiveness (5%).
*Support development of HFH protocols (including policies, procedures,
timelines, roles and responsibilities) for communicating the use of the
whistleblower hotline and appropriately conducting investigations while
respecting the principles of confidentiality, objectivity and
impartiality (5%).
*Support Habitat’s continued efforts at enhancing Safeguarding
procedures, such as: refining protocol around investigations for Sexual
Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) allegations (5%).
Key Requirements:
*Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, legal, or related field.
*3+ years of experience in conducting forensic investigations,
preferably with a professional services firm (e.g., public accounting
firm), large international non-profit or corporation, and preferably on
matters both in the US and internationally.
*CPA, CIA and/or CFE (may be in progress).
*Experience in investigative interviewing and forensic data analysis.
*Excellent English communication skills, including both interpersonal communications and professional/technical writing.
*Experience managing multiple projects and competing demands.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, with good Excel data analysis skills.
*Active support of HFHI Values:
-Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
-Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
-Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.
-Safeguarding:
HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical
responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their
communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels
have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and
maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation
and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members
(especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for
Humanity’s code of conduct.
Preferred:
*Fluency in a second language, particularly Spanish.
How to apply
Please apply on our website at https://www.habitat.org/about/careers/manager-investigations-8596br.