Médecins Sans Frontières Head of Accountability & Transparency Jobs in Kenya



Médecins Sans Frontières Head of Accountability & Transparency Jobs in Kenya; Provide strategic leadership, independent oversight, and operational management of the Accountability & Transparency Unit (ATU). Institutionalize and embed a culture of accountability and transparency across MSF Eastern Africa systems, governance structures, and operations, promoting organizational integrity, responsible use of resources, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Policy Development

  • Lead development and implementation of the Accountability & Transparency Framework.

  • Align policies with MSF International standards and best practices.

  • Manage ATU planning, budgeting, and performance indicators.

  • Provide strategic advice to the General Director and governance bodies.

    Unit Leadership & Operational Management

  • Recruit, supervise, and support ATU staff.

  • Establish case‑management, workload monitoring, and quality assurance systems.

  • Integrate lessons learned into policies and internal controls.

  • Secure external expertise for complex investigations when required.

    Investigations & Quality Assurance

  • Provide strategic oversight of all ATU investigations.

  • Personally lead high‑risk, complex, or sensitive investigations into fraud, corruption, financial misconduct, and breaches of protocol.

  • Ensure adherence to ATU Investigation Protocol, confidentiality, and fairness.

  • Collaborate with HR, Safeguarding, and Legal advisors as per referral pathways.

    Compliance Oversight & Monitoring

  • Oversee risk‑based compliance reviews and accountability audits.

  • Issue Compliance Gap Reports with corrective action plans.

  • Monitor management responses and escalate unresolved high‑risk findings.

    Feedback & Response Mechanisms

  • Lead design and review of Feedback and Response Mechanisms (FRMs).

  • Ensure sensitive complaints are securely recorded and referred appropriately.

  • Use aggregated FRM data to inform
    management decisions.

    Reporting & Transparency

  • Oversee Annual Accountability Report and Quarterly Internal Dashboards.

  • Manage Transparency Portal with accessible project and budget information.

    Stakeholder Engagement & Independence

  • Safeguard unit independence and enforce Whistleblower Protection Policy.

  • Represent MSF EA in accountability networks and MSF International bodies.

  • Facilitate community accountability dialogues.

    Capacity Strengthening & Culture

  • Lead ATU training strategy on accountability, transparency, investigations, and whistleblower protection.

  • Strengthen staff capacity to recognize and report misconduct.

    Qualifications

    Education

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Law, Criminology, Forensic Accounting, or related field.

  • Professional certification such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent highly recommended.

    Experience

  • 8–10 years of progressive experience in compliance, oversight, or investigative functions.

  • At least 5 years in senior management or leadership.

  • Experience in humanitarian or non‑profit environments, preferably in complex, multi‑cultural settings.\

    How to apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Médecins Sans Frontières Head of Accountability & Transparency Jobs in Kenya

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