Ethics & Investigations Officer (Whistleblowing & ABAC)

Legal & Compliance

K sh 160,000 – 260,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Eastleigh (General Waruinge St, business district) Overview: Our client is looking for an Ethics & Investigations Officer to receive and investigate whistleblowing reports (fraud, bribery, harassment) for a regional group. You’ll run intake, triage, evidence preservation, interviews, and fair outcomes consistent with Kenya’s Bribery Act (2016) and internal codes. Expect to liaise closely with HR, Security, and external counsel while maintaining strict confidentiality. Key Responsibilities: - Manage hotlines/intake; triage allegations and conflicts. - Preserve evidence (IT/legal holds); conduct interviews and fact-finding. - Draft investigation reports; recommend corrective actions & sanctions. - Track trends; propose controls and training content. - Coordinate with HR/Legal on disciplinary processes and whistleblower protection. - Report KPIs to Audit & Risk Committee. Education & Experience: - LL.B/Criminology/Audit; CFE preferred; 4–6 years investigations/ABAC. Skills & Tools: - Interviewing, documentation, forensics coordination, and ethics program design. KPIs: - Case closure time, substantiation rate, retaliation incidents, and repeat findings. Compensation (Kenya): KES 160,000–260,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, EAP, professional fees, training. Growth Path: - Senior Ethics Officer → Investigations Lead → Head of Ethics & Compliance. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.