Responsibilities

The Investigations Associate will be responsible for the following duties, under the supervision of the Ethics and Compliance Officer:

• Upholding PATH’s values and the integrity of PATH’s allegations and investigations management process.


• Undertaking, either individually or jointly with other team members, investigation tasks and enquiries in response to allegations of violation of PATH’s policies governing conduct. Representative tasks include assessing the nature of reported complaints; establishing the elements of the alleged offences; gathering, preparing, and analyzing evidence; obtaining and reviewing relevant documentation; conducting interviews and taking statements; evaluating facts, determining findings, and formulating conclusions and recommendations; generating or reviewing comprehensive written investigation reports; documenting all investigative steps; and generating and tracking allegations-related data. 


• Managing communication with internal and external parties including subjects (respondents), victims, and witnesses.


• Contributing to the development of policies, procedures, and guidance material relevant to the allegations management process based on applicable best practice, trends, and industry developments.


• Supporting quarterly reporting to the Executive Team and Board.


• Performing other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of professional experience in conducting workplace investigations and forensic audits.


• Experience with safeguarding investigations.


• Experience in trauma-informed, survivor-centered allegations management principles and practices.


• Experience conducting interviews with victims, witnesses, or subjects (respondents).


• Experience in the nonprofit and/or international NGO sectors a plus.


• A bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:


• Accounting, finance, or any other business-related field.


• Law, compliance, or any other related field.


• Gender studies, human rights, international relations, criminal justice or related field


• Professional certifications in any of the following fields:


• Business such as Certified Public Accountant (in respective country).


• Forensic and Fraud Investigations such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).


• Any other relevant certifications in the fields of safeguarding, fraud risk management, corporate intelligence, forensic audits & investigations, fraud monitoring & assurance and forensic technology.

Language:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required.


• Working knowledge of French is a plus.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High standards of professional and personal integrity.


• Demonstrated success producing quality results in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to manage high volumes of complex, sensitive information and evidence while maintaining confidentiality.


• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.


• Outstanding initiative and attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.


• Excellent judgment and discretion.


• Flexibility and capacity to adapt to changing environments and plans.


• Ability to remain respectful, empathetic, and diplomatic in challenging, high-pressure contexts.


• Skill in developing and maintaining strong working relationships.


• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment in a nondiscriminatory manner, with respect for diversity.