Cordaid works to end poverty and exclusion. We do this in the world's most vulnerable and conflict-affected areas. We involve communities in order to restore trust and resilience and to increase people's self-reliance. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion divide societies, we connect people and communities. Cordaid is one of the leading civil society organizations in the Netherlands and works in fragile contexts in the areas of health, resilience, private sector development, humanitarian aid and safety and justice, economic empowerment and food security. Cordaid has more than 1400 employees, working at Global Office in the Netherlands and at offices in the world's most vulnerable countries. Within Cordaid we work on the basis of respect, accountability, sustainability and diversity & inclusion.

Cordaid is looking for a

Anti-Corruption and Anti-Fraud Officer

36 hours based in the Hague

Cordaid uses the three lines of defense model. First line roles are most directly aligned with the delivery of projects and/or services to Cordaid partners, stakeholders and internal clients of Cordaid and include the roles of support functions. Second line roles provide assistance with managing risk. For example, providing expertise, support, monitoring and challenge on risk-related matters. The third line of defense is internal audit. Within the three lines of defense model, this is a second line of defense role.

This role reports to the CFO. The role owner will be a member of the Cordaid Integrity Committee.

What you do

• You develop and maintain an internal and external network of anti-corruption, anti-fraud and investigating experts across the geographical areas of Cordaid;
• You develop and share the investigating operating procedures, investigation manual and best practices;
• You maintain and continue developing the e-learning curriculum for Cordaid staff to create awareness and being able to identify red flags;
• You are the principal case owner of any financial integrity cases for Cordaid as a group;
• You support country and cluster office directors in establishing a proactive, preventative set of controls to reduce the risk of fraud, corruption and anti-money laundering;
• You review with the country / cluster office directors the fraud, corruption and anti-money laundering risks at least once a year;
• You are the point of contact for the external, internal auditors and other regulatory bodies on the subject of Cordaid’s Anti-Fraud, Anti-Corruption and AML policies and practises;
• You are responsible for reporting to the BoD, Audit Committee and other relevant stakeholders.
• You take on coordination of the Anti-Corruption activities and Financial Integrity investigations, you do this as part multi-disciplinary team that can vary as per case needs.

Who you are

• You have a relevant university degree and post graduate audit/forensic qualifications or are qualified through experience;
• You demonstrate an exemplary level of integrity, confidentiality and independence;
• You are not afraid to stand-up and speak-up in the face of adversity or undue pressure;
• You have good influencing, networking and team building skills when not having line authority;
• You have good understanding, first hand on the ground experience in identifying and mitigating fraud, corruption and anti-money laundering risks in the geographical areas in which Cordaid operates;
• You have good knowledge of the fraud, corruption risks of the humanitarian sector;
• You have strong communication skills and experience on conducting interviews;
• You have a solid understanding of financial accounting systems, internal controls and data analytics;
• You are willing to travel to Cordaid offices and program areas when required and possible;
• You have hands-on experience of managing cases, internal and external investigators and reporting the results in an unbiased and appropriate manner;
• You have experience in reporting to and working with board members and supervisory board members;
• You are fluent in English and have working knowledge of French.

What we offer

• a key position in a professional organization;
• a varied role where initiative is encouraged;
• a gross monthly salary of €3959,- up to € 5722,- based on a 36-hour week (with holiday allowance and end of year bonus), depending on years of relevant experience;
• a global organization with a focus on fragile contexts to provide aid where it is needed the most;
• good working conditions;
• a position for 1 year with the possibility of extension, starting as soon as possible.

More information

Applications including a motivation letter and CV in English for the attention of Reshmi Nashier, HR Advisor, including the contact details of references at the last two employers can be uploaded through our website. Please feel free to share your application to reshmi.nashier@cordaid.org

Your application must be received before May 5th 2024 at the latest.

Cordaid is fully committed to a safe working environment and the highest integrity standards. To read more on our commitment to Integrity, click here: https://www.cordaid.org/en/who-we-are/integrity-and-code-of-conduct/ An integrity screening will be part of this application procedure. Cordaid signed up to the IASC Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Applicants must be nationals of an European Union member State, or have a valid work permit for the European Union and reside currently in The Netherlands. 

An assessment and / or a presentation of a “case study” can be part of the selection procedure.

For more information about Cordaid, please visit our website: www.cordaid.org.

Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated. Please feel free to reachout at reshmi.nashier@cordaid.org for any further information