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National Fraud Specialist- Gavi Technical Assistance
| Posted on: | 5 Mar, 2026 |
| Application by: | 10 Mar, 2026 |
| Project status: | Tender |
| Project title: | Gavi Technical Assistance and Capacity Building (Lot 1 and Lot 2) |
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| Period of project: | Framework Contract starting 2026 |
| Duration of assignment: | Short-term missions depending on assignment requirements |
| Country: | multi-country |
| Duty station: | Regional assignment (East-Southern Africa) |
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Project description
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, supports low- and middle-income countries in strengthening their immunization systems and improving access to life-saving vaccines. Under the Technical Assistance and Capacity Building (Lot 2) mechanism, specialized expertise is mobilized to support governments and partners in strengthening programme management, financial management, governance, and implementation capacity of immunization programmes.
Assignments may include support to Ministries of Health and implementing partners in areas such as financial oversight, programme monitoring, procurement and supply chain management, and strengthening accountability mechanisms to ensure the effective and transparent use of Gavi resources.
In this context, the National Fraud Specialist will contribute to strengthening fraud prevention mechanisms and risk management practices related to the implementation of Gavi-supported immunization programmes.
Job description
The National Fraud Specialist will support the team in the execution of the overall responsibilities of the assignment. The main (but not only) responsibilities are the following:
- Conduct fraud risk assessments related to programme implementation, financial management, and procurement processes
- Review internal control systems and accountability mechanisms within immunization programmes
- Identify vulnerabilities that could lead to misuse or mismanagement of programme funds
- Analyze financial and operational data to detect irregularities or suspicious patterns
- Provide recommendations for strengthening fraud prevention, risk mitigation, and internal control mechanisms
Qualifications
The National Fraud Specialist will be required to possess the following qualifications and professional experience:
- Significant experience in fraud risk management, forensic auditing, or anti-corruption investigations (at least three relevant assignments)
- A Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law, or another relevant discipline (a Master or further education is considered a plus)
- Demonstrated experience working with donor-funded programmes or international development projects
- Strong knowledge of fraud prevention frameworks and internal control systems
- National expert based in Sudan or Ethiopia
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required
Contact person
Alice Torrini alice.torrini@gfa-group.de