Aug 7, 2021

Regional Counter Fraud Advisor - Sub Saharan Africa

Employer: British Council 
Location: Flexible within SSA British Council office
Closing date18 Aug 2021

Regional Counter Fraud Advisor SSA (Sub Saharan Africa)
Pay band: 8
Department: Leadership, Policy and Expertise
Contract type: Locally Engaged
Duration: Indefinite

Role Purpose:
The Regional Counter Fraud Advisor will provide regional leadership and support in the implementation and delivery of the British Council’s Counter Fraud strategy and investigative response. The post will lead the development and delivery for the region, aimed at broad-based cultural change on fraud management through improved education, risk management and control. The role will support the Counter Fraud team and SSA Regional Leadership Team to implement new policies, systems and processes to embed a zero-tolerance approach to fraud management.

Main opportunities / challenges for this role:

The role holder will:
Lead the implementation and management of a cohesive risk-based control framework to minimise the incidence and impact of fraud
Provide strategic insight and advice to regional stakeholders to support cultural change on fraud, in terms of minimising risk tolerance while improving identification and reporting
Manage investigatory processes and outcomes to uphold the British Council’s Code of Conduct and related organisational policies
Raise staff awareness and understanding of counter-fraud policies and processes

Requirements

Essential:
Fluency in written and spoken English
Professional qualifications and / or suitable equivalent experience in counter fraud

Counter fraud experience
Minimum of 3-5 years’ full-time work experience in the counter fraud sector including significant investigation experience

Counter fraud casework
Professional analysis and judgement
Conducting enquiries, interviews and investigations
Managing evidence and intelligence
Reporting writing
Presenting at meetings

Demonstrable Communication Skills
Effective verbal and written skills
Consultation and stakeholder management
Understanding the audience
Knowledge sharing

Training Expertise
Content development & review
Delivery

Additional Information: All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in their country of application. Local contract conditions will apply and relocation expenses are not covered.

A technical assessment will be part of the recruitment process.

Closing Date: 18 August 2021 applications will close 23:59 South Africa time