Global Investigations Specialist at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income-generating activities, and a wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Global Investigations Specialist

Job ID: 175153
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment type: National contract
Employment period: 1 year renewable 
Area of Operations: Safeguarding & Code of Conduct
Reporting to: Head of Safeguarding & Code of Conduct
Supervised by: Global Code of Conduct Advisor (Global Investigations Lead)

Background 

• Danish Refugee Council (DRC), and its safety unit, has had an operational presence in Nigeria since 2015. DRC Nigeria is the largest DRC country mission in the West Africa region and one of the largest DRC country missions globally.
• Currently, DRC delivers life-saving assistance and protection to vulnerable, conflict-affected populations including internally displaced persons, returnees, and host communities in the areas of armed violence reduction, humanitarian mine action, livelihoods, nutrition and food security, protection, shelter and non-food items (NFI) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in 30+ Local Government Areas (LGAs) across Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states in northeast Nigeria.  

Purpose / Objective of the Position

• The Global Safeguarding & Code of Conduct Specialist will join as a team member of the Global Safeguarding & Code of Conduct Team and primarily support with the conduct of internal investigations under the monitoring of an Authorizing Officer/Global Investigations Lead.
• The Global Safeguarding & Code of Conduct Specialist will contribute to the development, promotion and roll out of policy to promote a culture which has a zero tolerance to fraud, corruption and SEAH.
• They will ensure complainants/survivors are listened to, supported and protected from further harm, and ensure all code of conduct cases are investigated timely in line with DRC agreed practice. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and lead investigations into allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse and of fraud and corruption in compliance with DRC’s principle and due process and under the monitoring of an HQ based Authorizing Officer (the AO).   
• Act as Authorizing Officer for internal investigations if need be.  
• Update the team on a weekly basis regarding the portfolio of cases assigned.  
• Assess and report to the AO the risks identified in the course of administrative investigation, recommend and implement mitigation measures.  
• Produce high-quality reports on investigation for the review of the AO.   
• Coordinate, in SEAH allegations, with the Survivor and/or the Safeguarding & Code of Conduct Focal Point in charge of the purpose of implementing DRC’s Survivor Centred Approach.  
• Be available for staff members, provide advice, guidance regarding DRC’s CoCRM structure, accessibility and processus.   
• Be ambassador of the CoCRM, disseminate awareness and contribute to facilitating investigation training.  

Education and Professional Experience

• Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree with 3-4 years as an internal investigator 
• Fluency in English is required 
• Demonstrate experience with Ethics or similar in a large or local organization, influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders effectively across the organization and within complex contexts. 
• Demonstrate experience with developing and delivering successful training sessions, facilitating meetings. 
• Demonstrate experience with Safeguarding and PSEA standards, including an ability to apply a survivor-centered approach in relating with survivors of SH and SEA and in handling SEA and SH allegations, and an understanding of the international context in which this issue impacts DRC. 

Competencies - (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Prior experience in Risk & Compliance, Finance, Grants preferred. 
• Investigations Certificates (e.g. DRC, CHS) is a plus. 
• Prior experience delivering high-level Investigations Trainings.  
• Prior experience working on audits preferred.  

General Regulations:

• The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework. 
• Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization. 
• Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period. 
• Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization. 
• Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request. 

We Offer

• Contract length: One (01) Year, with a possibility of extension depending on funding availability.  
• Workplace: Abuja, Nigeria 
• Start date: When the right candidate is identified.  

Remuneration

• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC National salary structure.  This position is open to both national and international candidates.
• The relevant terms and conditions of employment will apply.  

Application Closing Date
5th of February 2026 at midnight (GMT)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online

Note

• DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. 
• DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not discriminate in any recruitment process.