Fraud Expert

Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is seeking Fraud Expert for an anticipated contract for fiduciary services for programsfunded by Gavi and the Global Fund in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). 

The Fraud Expertwill be part of a broadFiscal Agent team that will provide professional services for financial management, including internal controls, procurement, accounting, cash disbursements, financial reporting and account reconciliation to ensure the proper, efficient, effective and transparent use of the funds under a donor funded grant programs. The Fiscal Agent will also support the Grant Recipients comply with their budgeting and financial reporting requirements, plan and coordinate implementation of program activities, improve systems and processes, work to strengthen Grant Recipient’s capacities and contribute to the overall effective and efficient financial management of the grant.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Design of adequate fraud detection, prevention and response procedures and tools;
• Evaluation of grant operations to identify risk areas for fraud and design appropriate response;
• Analysis of financial data/information and supporting documentation to detect fraud;
• Follow up on and conduct in-depth investigations for all instances of actual and suspected fraud;
• Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity;
• Ensure all instances of actual or suspected fraud are reported immediately to Global Fund/Gavi and to the highest possible authority of the affected implementer; and
• Organize trainings and awareness programs for the organization staff on fraud detection and prevention techniques.

Qualifications Requirement:

• 10 years of experience in fraud management in donor funded programs or public/private sector
• Recognized Fraud management qualification (i.e. Certified Fraud Examiner)
• Perfect working knowledge of French and good written and spoken English.
• Strong experience in designing fraud prevention management systems (anti-fraud and anti- corruption procedures) including due diligence procedures for vendors, employees and sub-recipients
• Good knowledge and extensive practice of fraud preventive and detective controls including due diligence procedures for vendors, employees and sub-recipients
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing successful response to fraud and corruption related issued
• Strong experience in fraud investigations and documentation of work and results
• Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to effectively communicate with senior-level officials, multiple stakeholders and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds;

TO APPLY: Please visit the following link to submit your CV and letter of interest: https://adr.to/dlyc4