Terms of Reference - Investigative Services

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

INTRODUCTION

An international NGO based in Nairobi Kenya seeks to appoint a recognized forensic firm to provide independent investigative services (on a need basis) into any allegations that could be touching on or more of the following;

• Financial fraud

• Corrupt activities 

• Safeguarding concerns

• Assets misuse or theft

• Conflict of interest

• Digital forensic examinations

• Whistle Blowing 

• Anti- Money Laundering

OBJECTIVES 

• To ascertain whether there is substance in  allegations or suspected involvements

• To conduct investigations, report the findings and make appropriate recommendations to strengthen the internal controls in order prevent frauds;

• To determine the incident’s underlying causes

• To identify risks and control breakdowns and  make recommendations to address these weaknesses 

• Liaising and working with law enforcement agencies and professional or other commercial organization in the field of expertise and advise the organization on professional courses of action , remedy and recovery

• To support the organization, as an expert witness where necessary, in relation to any proceedings instituted against any person found to have committed the crime against the organization and/or its beneficiaries

SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES

• Collect, review and analyze all the necessary documents to fully substantiate all stages of the investigation on the allegations

• Collect, review and analyze all the necessary documents to fully understand the administrative framework for all the investigative initiatives

• Carry out stakeholders analysis to bring out the roles and responsibilities of key players and institutions that play a vital role in the investigations

• Perform preliminary investigation, evaluate the alleged allegation and submit an investigation plan

• Perform detailed investigation

• Issue a reliable report setting out procedures followed, findings and recommendations

• Identify process/internal control weaknesses

• Provide any other recommendations based on conclusions from the detailed investigations 

FIRMS PROFILE/PROPOSAL

The firms profile must address the following areas/headings:

a. History

Provide a brief history of the firm and an outline of the firm's organogram, indicating names of key personnel and resources to be used on assignments.

b. Capability statement

Provide a capability statement based on assignments carried out and results 

c. Team

CV's of core service team that will be attending to the organization assignments with specific reference to their educational/ professional background and their relevant experience. The competencies must include a good understanding of law, analytical skills, report writing, risk management and ability to manage and deliver investigation assignments as time-essential projects.

d. Additional information

The applicant will be required to demonstrate/show proof of its declared standpoint on and the validity of policy in respect of the following;

1. Data protection, Non-Disclosure  and Confidentiality policies

2. Safeguarding policies and standard working code of ethics

3. Anti-corruption policy

4. Confidentiality and non-disclosure

5. Professional liability insurance

How to apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit applications to handinhand@brightermonday.co.ke, with "Terms of Reference - Investigative Services" as the subject line, immediately.