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Regional 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 2)

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 Regional 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 Regional 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 Regional 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
Experience in Sudan and/or Ethiopia is required
Fluency in written and spoken English is required

Contact person

Alice Torrini alice.torrini@gfa-group.de