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The ITA Intelligence & Investigations (I&I) Department is now looking for one or more full-time (40 hours per week), part-time (fixed percentage) and/or consultant(s) for the role of:

I&I Investigator

Role description

Reporting to the ITA Head of Intelligence & Investigations (I&I), the ITA I&I Investigator will be responsible for conducting evidence-based fact-finding inquiries including the collection, analysis, investigation, conclusion, and reporting into potential or alleged violations of the ITA Partners’ anti-doping regulations in an independent, impartial, and confidential manner.

The ITA I&I Investigator will work closely with all members of the ITA I&I Department. He or she will establish, develop, and maintain a global network of confidential sources of information, as well as with other investigators and key stakeholders in a collaborative manner to implement effective investigative methods aimed at achieving results through high performance anti-doping activities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct evidence-based, fact-finding investigations procedures to detect, prevent, disrupt, and deter doping activities with a view of building cases to prosecute identified anti-doping rule violations under ITA Partners’ respective jurisdiction.
• Deliver investigative expertise in the collection of evidence such as forensic evidence and data recovery related to analytical and non-analytical cases pertaining to anti-doping matters handled by ITA on behalf of its Partners.
• Lead, coordinate, and conduct the interviews of athletes, athlete support personnel or any other relevant persons including confidential sources of information who are or may be involved in anti-doping rules violations under the ITA Partner’s respective jurisdiction.
• Develop and maintain an international network of trusted law enforcement and public authority partners to share information to enable efficient and effective joint collaborations in the pursuit of investigating anti-doping cases.
• Coordinate the passing of sensitive investigative leads, and confidential actionable operational and information to the appropriate national and international law enforcement agencies and other sports or public authorities for potential investigative actions, in collaboration where possible.
• Establish complex and varied investigative strategies, including the use of advanced technologies, for cases to be pursued by the ITA before the competent jurisdictions.
• Ensure that the appropriate internal and external investigative processes are proficiently implemented based on, for example, actionable intelligence related to all ITA I&I investigative matters.
• Establish and maintain trustworthy relationships with key I&I stakeholders such as (but not limited to) the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), national and international law enforcement, public authorities and anti-doping agencies to coordinate efforts on ongoing and future investigations.
• Conduct regular coordination with counterparts in all other ITA Departments (Testing, Science & Medical, Legal Affairs, etc.) to deliver evidence-based investigative activities across ITA’s anti-doping services.
• Liaise with other relevant anti-doping and other integrity stakeholders to benchmark, develop best practices, and promote knowledge-based exchanges in the field of investigations to keep the ITA I&I Department’s skills up to date.
• Deliver comprehensive and objective reports on investigative findings of doping activities in support of the results management and prosecution processes
• Contribute experience to the case management process and other investigative tools.
• Contribute to operational and strategic decision-making processes based on investigative outcomes and detected modus operandi of anti-doping activities.

Skills and experience required

• A dedication to protecting the integrity of sport and its athletes.
• Higher Education degree (or equivalent) in any relevant I&I field (such as but not limited to criminal sciences, criminal law, criminology, etc.)
• Minimum of 6 years or more of extensive experience leading law-enforcement or sports integrity investigations, preferably on an international level.
• Rigorous critical thinking skills and well-developed investigative logic along with an ability to identify, action, and develop follow-up leads.
• Demonstrated expertise in interview planning, and interviewing skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information and understanding of data privacy and regulatory requirements.
• Basic knowledge of the anti-doping movement and its stakeholders and good understanding of the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code. Knowledge of the international sport environment is an asset.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously in a structured, methodological, and organised manner.
• Possess impeccable standards of integrity, ethics, and confidentiality. A previously held security clearance and corresponding passed background checks is an asset.
• Access to a wide network of law enforcement/prosecution authorities, investigators, forensic experts is an asset.
• Ability to work under intense pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent team player with a “can-do” attitude and service-oriented.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral, as well as knowledge of other languages are a strong asset.
• Knowledge of sports, in general, with in-depth knowledge of any ITA partner or other Olympic sports, as well as anti-doping activities are an asset.

Start date: to be defined

Application deadline: 31.05.2022

Location: Lausanne or to be defined

Please e-mail your motivation letter and CV to recruitment@ita.sport and indicate in the email subject title “I&I Investigator”.

Download the job description here.

This role description highlights the areas of activity of the employee, it does not intend to be exclusive or exhaustive and may be amended over time depending on the changing needs of the organisation.

The ITA is now looking for a committed and passionate full-time (40 hours per week)

Testing Officer

based at our headquarters in Lausanne or who could work remotely as a consultant.

Job description

He or she is responsible to develop and implement an effective intel-led and risk-based testing program on behalf of ITA’s delegated IFs in line with WADA’s International Standards and ITA’s procedures. The role reports to a member of the Testing Management team.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and implement effective intel-led and risk-based testing program on behalf of ITA’s delegated IFs
• Manage IFs’ testing pools and whereabouts related administrative processes
• Analyse data and provide rationale for the implementation of an IFs Test Distribution Plan (TDP) in accordance with the IF’s Risk Assessment and WADA’s International Standards; provide rationale for the TDP and propose revisions to achieve targets where appropriate
• Manage ADAMS and/or other databases as needed
• Liaise and collaborate with external stakeholders to improve the quality of the ITA’s testing program including National Anti-Doping Organisations, Laboratories, Sample Collection Agencies
• Work closely with the different ITA units (Testing, Intelligence & Investigations, Science & Medical, IT) on the day-to-day management of testing operations
• Provide support for the onsite anti-doping operations at Major Events
• General anti-doping troubleshooting in liaison with other ITA’s functional areas
• Manage other projects or initiatives to improve the quality of the ITA’s anti-doping program as required by the ITA.

Skills and experience required

• Academic degree or equivalent; experience in a similar administrative role with strong anti-doping knowledge is highly desirable
• Good knowledge of the International Sport Environment (e.g., IFs and ADOs)
• Strong interest and/or participation in sport, with a sensitivity to sports ethics and the issue of drugs and doping in sport
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail, ability to set and manage priorities, customer service and quality oriented
• Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, combined with a strong sense of discretion and confidentiality as well as handling of sensitive and confidential data
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills, other languages are an asset
• IT literate (MS Office, data management); experience of data analysis would be desirable.

Start date: as soon as possible

Application deadline: 24 May 2022

Please e-mail your CV and covering letter to recruitment@ita.sport and indicate in the email subject title “Name First name / Testing Officer”.

Download the job description here.

This job description highlights the areas of activity of the employee, it does not intend to be exclusive or exhaustive and may be amended over time depending on the changing needs of the organization.