Senior Investigator, Legal, Awards, Risk, and Compliance

PATH, a global nonprofit dedicated to health equity, is hiring a Senior Investigator to join their Legal, Awards, Research and Compliance team. This key role will lead the Investigation team and oversee all investigations worldwide for PATH.

Key Responsibilities:

Investigations:

• – Conduct high-quality investigations on policy violations, financial fraud, corruption, ethics, safeguarding, and workplace bullying
• – Assist with data collection and case preparation for legal matters and regulatory filings
• – Develop and conclude complex investigations, providing clear findings and recommendations
• – Review allegations, conduct interviews, and perform investigative research
• – Formulate detailed investigation plans and strategies
• – Manage investigation intake, triage priorities, and delegate tasks

Training and Awareness:

• – Provide guidance on investigation principles and practices
• – Develop and participate in fraud and misconduct prevention programs
• – Liaise with business partners to strengthen processes and develop integrity resources
• – Identify lessons learned to inform training and outreach programs
• – Contribute to enterprise-wide projects from an investigations perspective

Management and Metrics:

• – Implement project management techniques for efficient, high-quality outcomes
• – Screen and manage external investigators as needed
• – Maintain appropriate communications with senior management and stakeholders
• – Develop and apply investigative tools and technologies
• – Report on key metrics and outcomes to senior leadership

Requirements:

• – Bachelor’s degree in a related field (finance, forensic accounting, audit, crime, or law)
• – Minimum 8 years’ experience conducting safeguarding and complex fraud investigations
• – Experience in complex, global organizations; international NGO experience preferred
• – Strong ethics, integrity, and discretion with confidential information
• – Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; French skills preferred
• – Ability to explain complex concepts to all organizational levels
• – Outstanding analytical skills and neutrality in evaluations
• – Strong knowledge of internal investigation procedures and case management systems
• – Expertise in safeguarding principles and corruption risk management
• – High technical competency with investigation technologies
• – Experience in conducting interviews across various mediums
• – Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment
• – Flexibility to work extended hours and accommodate multiple time zones
• – Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on short notice
• – Relevant certifications (e.g., SEAH, CFE, CIPP) highly desirable
• – Experience with fraud detection technologies and data analysis tools preferred
• – Strong knowledge of international investigation standards (CII, CHS)
• – Legal authorization to work in Kenya

PATH values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.