Safeguarding Incident Investigator

Position: Safeguarding Incident Investigator

Location: Homebased – Majority of investigations are conducted virtually however travel may be required for complex investigations

Duration: Consultant Contract

Start Date : TBC

About RI: Relief International is a leading nonprofit organization working in 18 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty.

Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact. Our signature approach — which we call the RI Way—emphasizes local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships and a focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and implement the solutions that work best for them.

Relief International includes the four corporate members of the RI Alliance: RI-US, RI-UK, MRCA/RI-France and RI-Europe. Under our alliance agreement we operate as a single, shared management structure.

Position Summary: The Safeguarding Incident Investigator (SII) will be required to undertake safeguarding investigations on behalf of Relief International. RI works from a survivor focused perspective and all safeguarding investigations will be conducted in this way. The SSI will work closely with the Global Safeguarding Lead and with the in country teams during the course of investigations.

Scope of Work: The SSI will be required to undertake safeguarding investigations on an as and when basis. The investigations may be based in any one of the 18 countries in which RI has projects. The investigations will generally be conducted remotely. There may be rare occasions when the complexity of the investigation requires travel, this will be discussed with the SII at the point of planning the investigation. The SSI will be required to attend an initial strategy meeting and produce an investigation plan, outlining the scope of the investigation, the SSI will plan the logistics of the investigation in collaboration with the GSL and the in country team. The SSI will produce detailed records of all investigation interviews, and relevant meetings and ensure these accurately reflect the content. The SSI will work closely with the GSL and ensure that the course of the investigation is understood by the GSL at all times. The SSI will produce timely and detailed records of all investigation interviews, and relevant meetings and ensure these accurately reflect the content. They will attend decision meetings to update on the progress of the investigation and produce a final report. The final report will be accurate, timely and detailed. The SSI will use the RI templates for all documentation and ensure it is stored confidentially.

Consultancy Deliverables: All work to be conducted from a survivor focused perspective

Working closely with the GSL ensuring they are fully briefed

All data to be stored according to GDP requirements

Work to be undertake collaboratively with RI staff

Ensuring relevant liability insurance is held and production of document as proof

Ensuring relevant references and background checks are provided and documents provided as proof

Tasks and Deliverables: Attendance at initial Strategy Meeting

Production of Investigation Plan

Interview all relevant witnesses

Production of verbatim interview notes

Production of final report

Attendance at key decision making meetings

Qualifications & requirements:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

• Master’s degree in a relevant field or Bachelors degree with commensurate work experience;
• Minimum of five years professional experience in leading complex safeguarding investigations
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be detail oriented ;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and strategic planning skills required;
• Strong English skills, speaking, reading, writing are required;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Ability to think critically and creatively;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues.
• Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team;
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work and manage across multi-functional units
• Organized and able to independently manage projects under strict deadlines
• Proven ability to understand, streamline and automate complex processes
• Cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to think critically and creatively;
• Proven ability to produce high quality reports
• Proven ability to analyse of complex safeguarding situations

For US

Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship either now or in the future.

Relief International’s Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.

We value:

• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and accountability
• Agility and innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability