Whistleblowing and Fraud & Corruption Investigation Expert Team

Expert Consultant – Team of Experts’ Profile and Expertise

1) Role and Purpose

The Contractor will provide an Expert Consultant Team with the professional qualifications, experience and combined expertise required to deliver all tasks described in the tender to the highest quality standards. The team will ensure flexibility and scalability to accommodate changing workload and tight deadlines throughout the contract duration.

2) Team Composition (Indicative)

The team will be composed of professionals with demonstrated experience in:

• Whistleblowing line management (intake, triage, case handling, reporting)

• Audit support relevant to allegation assessment

• Investigations into allegations of fraud and corruption, applying professional scepticism

• Evidence handling and documentation review (including sensitive/confidential material)

Mandatory core requirement

• At least one expert with a legal background and proven professional experience in fraud, financial crime and investigations.

Additional experts (mobilised as needed)
Depending on case complexity, the Contractor may mobilise additional profiles, such as:

• Forensic psychologist

• Lawyers / legal counsel

• Technical analysts / digital or data specialists

• Other subject-matter experts required by the nature of the investigation

3) Minimum Education Requirements

All team members will have completed university studies of at least three (3) years, attested by a diploma/degree relevant to the required area of work.

4) Key Competencies and Experience

The team will demonstrate:

• Proven experience in managing whistleblowing platforms autonomously (end-to-end case management)

• Experience in assessing allegations, reviewing information and documentation, and maintaining professional scepticism

• Experience in investigating fraud and corruption allegations, including structured investigative approaches and clear reporting

• Ability to work under confidentiality constraints, ensuring secure handling of case data and documentation

5) Language Requirements

• English: Excellent command (working language for deliverables and communication)

• French, Spanish, Arabic: Basic knowledge may be an asset due to potential document/report language, but not mandatory.