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Job role:
Regional Counter Fraud Lead
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region
TEAM/PROGRAMME: Fraud Team LOCATION: Panama (tbd)
GRADE: TBC (Competitive Package)
Child Safeguarding:
Level 2: either the role holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part
of their work; or they will be working in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal
executive); therefore, a police check will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other
countries).
ORGANISATION PROFILE
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries.
We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and
to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
ROLE PURPOSE:
The role is anchored in the fraud strategy, working as part of a Global Fraud team to support SCI’s Senior
Leadership Team, Trustees and SC Members in discharging their responsibilities in promoting and
embedding a zero-tolerance policy towards fraud, bribery and corruption.

The individual will work closely with the Global Counter Fraud Director to ensure the continued
development and embedding of an efficient and effective counter fraud framework and culture in the
region.

Accountable for coordinating fraud management activities across the Region including;
• To develop a culture of fraud awareness, reporting and response within the organization aligned
with SCIs zero tolerance policy
• Deliver an effective strategy of fraud prevention, detection, investigation and recovery across the
organization as a whole, within the Centre and across the SCI landscape in the LAC region
• To undertake / or coordinate investigations of all serious incidents of fraud, bribery or corruption,
which will include providing support to and building the capability of Fraud Focal Point staff in the
Region.
• To act as functional manager to Fraud Focal Points in the Region.
The role may require significant international travel including to challenging locations often with cultural
sensitivities.
In the event of a significant or major event, the post-holder maybe expected to work outside the normal
job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly. The post-holder may be required to get
involved in special projects within the fraud function as appropriate.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Global Counter Fraud Director, with a dotted line to the Regional Director.

Staff reporting to this post: None

Role Dimensions: Stakeholders include members together with country, regional and centre staff and
senior leadership teams. Close working will be required with Finance, Legal, Program Operations and
Global Assurance.
Although based in the Save the Children LAC Regional Office, like the other Regional Fraud Leads in Save
the Children, the post holder may be expected to provide cross support to other team members and
regions.
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KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Management and support of fraud investigations
depending on the level of response required, act as lead investigator or coordinate the creation and
supervision of investigative teams on specific fraud investigations where required
• provide advice and support to senior managers overseeing fraud investigations (at country or region),
including guidance on appropriate level of response
• liaise with members on specific cases ensuring they are kept informed of case progression as necessary
• input to investigation templates, identify and design best practice guidance as appropriate
• key regional user and coordinator of the data in the SCI case management system

Support/enable the embedding of an effective fraud management culture within the organization
• Deliver fraud-awareness trainings to enable decision makers and key front-line staff to understand
their accountabilities and responsibilities with respect to fraud prevention, detection and reporting.
• Deliver fraud investigation trainings in the regional office and country offices to staff identified as
potential investigators
• support all areas of the organization in managing fraud-related issues
• support the Global Director of Counter Fraud to embed fraud awareness and a culture of zero
tolerance
• support the LAC Country Directors to embed fraud awareness and a culture of zero tolerance
• provide support and advice to non-specialist employees such as members of the ‘fraud faculty’ and
management teams in country
• represent Save the Children at external professional knowledge groups
• deliver an effective strategy of fraud prevention, and support the LAC Country offices in fraud
prevention techniques and controls.
• Engage with the Regional Risk Control Committee, in liaison with the Regional Operational Director,
and advise Country Office Risk Control Committee on risks related to fraud and aid diversion.

Other specific projects

• project manage specific projects as detailed by the Global Counter Fraud Director, e.g. strategic donor
reviews regarding fraud reporting requirements
participate in cross-functional projects as required
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (Save the Children Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• Demonstrates leadership in the areas identified above.
• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role
modelling Save the Children values.
Ambition:
• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their
own personal development and encourages their team to do the same.
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external
partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity:
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Integrity:
• Demonstrates highest levels of integrity and honesty

QUALIFICATIONS
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• Bachelor’s degree / formal qualification in a relevant field; (Master’s degree desirable)

• Has relevant experience (audit/risk/investigatory) applicable to the role with knowledge of
common analytical tools.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential:
• Strong analytical skills to be able to identify fraud risk areas in complex operational environments
from both structured (financial systems) and unstructured data (conversations, investigation
reports, complaints etc.);
• A proven experience in using data analytics tools in an audit/risk/investigatory setting to identify
and address red flags;
• Awareness of global standards and legislation around fraud and corruption;
• Substantial experience in forensic investigation with thorough knowledge and/or experience in
audit.
• Aware of current best practices in investigation techniques;
• Excellent communicator and facilitator, able to clearly and confidently articulate and present
findings with impact;
• Strong negotiating skills to influence all levels of staff, showing ability to work collaboratively and
with peers from different departments;
• Experience of working within an international humanitarian setting.,
• The ability to undertake significant international travel including to challenging locations often with
cultural sensitivities;
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with
people from diverse backgrounds and cultures;
• Commitment to Save the Children values;
• Previous experience of delivering training sessions /workshops;
• Fluency in spoken/written Spanish and English language
Desirable:
• Formal investigation qualification;
• Knowledge of regional law and regulatory environments
• Membership of a professional anti-fraud body (CFE)

Date of issue: Jan 2022 Author: AH