EMPOWERING
AID ORGANIZATIONS
TO PREVENT CORRUPTION
IDENTIFY RISKS
BUILD CAPACITY
SUPPORT RESPONSE
About Me
I am a Corruption Prevention and Response Specialist with experience in the humanitarian aid sector.
My work focuses on preventing, detecting and responding to corruption, ensuring that aid reaches those who need it most.
As a Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE), Safeguarding Investigator (CHS) and Criminologist specializing in fraud and corruption, I currently lead the German Red Cross Corruption Prevention and Response Cluster for International Cooperation.
My Background and Experience
My experience in International Disaster Management has given me firsthand insights of humanitarian operations and the challenges organizations face in protecting their staff, resources, reputation and beneficiaries.
I support aid organizations to identify risks, build capacity and to respond to cases of corruption or other misconduct.
Through practical guidance, in-depth training tailored to the humanitarian sector and specialized forensic services, I empower my clients to enhance accountability, resilience and integrity -
protecting both their missions and the communities they serve.
Let's work together to keep humanitarian aid effective, efficient and ethical!
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B.A. in International Disaster Management at Akkon Hochschule in Berlin, Germany
MSc in Counter Fraud & Counter Corruption, Criminal Justice Department at the University of Portsmouth, UK
Certification as Fraud Examiner (ACFE)
Safeguarding Investigator (CHS Alliance)
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German Termination Law (Kündigungsrecht) (Haufe Akademie, 2025)
Open Source Intelligence (IICI, 2024)
Procurement and Contract Fraud (ACFE, 2024)
Detecting and Deterring Conflicts of Interest (ACFE, 2024)
SEAH Investigations (VENRO and UNHCR, 2022 - 2024)
Complaint Handling (Hinweisgeber-Compliance and VENRO, 2022-2024)
Handwriting Analysis/Comparison (NITA, 2023)
Data Analysis Techniques for Fraud Examiner (ACFE, 2023)
Fighting Fraud in NGOs (humentum, 2021)
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Leading the Corruption Prevention and Response Cluster for International Cooperation at the German Red Cross
Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner
Supporting the Risk Collaborative
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Robert Koch Institute | humedica |
arche noVa | THW | Johanniter
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Bangladesh | Tajikistan | Philippines | Jordan | Lebanon | Ethiopia | Serbia | Greece | Guatemala | Mexico| Ecuador | Peru | Bolivia | Thailand | Vietnam | Laos | Cambodia | India
and more…
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German (native)
English (TEFL certified)
Spanish (fluent)
Arabic (intermediate)
MY SERVICES
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I offer my expertise to support your organization prevent corruption and strengthen integrity through:
Guidance on corruption cases and investigative processes.
Advice on policies and response frameworks.
Support with organizational capacity building and development.
Evaluation of expert services and review of investigation reports.
Mentoring for professionals who are starting with investigative or corruption prevention work.
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I deliver interactive, practical training designed specifically for humanitarian and development organizations:
My sessions include:
Interactive quizzes
Hands-on exercises
Room for discussion and questions
Pre- and post surveys for participants
* Find more details on my main training section further down.
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It often starts with a single red flag or tip, however, starting an investigation is a significant and often costly decision. I can examine the procurement documents to determine if there is sufficient substantial evidence to proceed with an investigation.
This includes:
Preliminary forensic screening of procurement files
Clear presentation of findings
Concise, actionable summary report incl. recommendations
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I regularly speak at conferences and events about various corruption-related topics in the humanitarian sector.
My talks combine real-world stories and practical insights to engage your audience, spark meaningful discussions and inspire action.
Free 30-Min Call to discuss options and individual needs
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Available Training
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Humanitarian procurement is a prime target for fraud due to high-value transactions, urgency and weak oversight. This training provides a deep dive into detecting and preventing fraud in procurement processes.
What You'll Learn
Common procurement fraud schemes
How to review tender documents and identify specific red flags
Practical strategies for fraud prevention
Features
✔ Interactive corruption quiz
✔ Open to questions
✔ Case Study: Hands-on tender document review exercise
✔ Procurement Document Quiz: Reinforce key takeaways with a structured assessment.
Session Details
📍 Format: In-person only
🕥 Duration: 1 day
👥 max. participants: 20
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An interactive training designed for the humanitarian aid sector:
What You'll Learn
Definition & Forms of corruption
Impact of corruption in the aid sector
Understanding how corruption originates
Understand what a Conflict of Interest is
Best anti-corruption practices
Features
✔ Interactive corruption quiz
✔ Open to questions
✔ Custom Adaptation: Training can include your organization’s key policies and messaging.
Session Details
📍💻 Format: online or in-person
🕥 Duration
Online Session: 2-hours
👥 max. participants:: 200
In-person session ½ day
Additional features: Custom adaptation,group work, more space for specific questions and discussions, participant certificates
👥 max. participants: 30
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Often forgotten and undervalued is the importance of HR when it comes to corruption prevention. While indeed, HR is the most relevant element when it comes to corruption prevention. This session wll tell you why.
What You'll Learn
What are the most common HR-related fraud schemes
Pre-Employment Screening – How to spot red flags in CVs and applications.
Behavioural Red Flags – Recognizing signs of potential corruption.
How to implement a functional reporting system
How effective anti-corruption training is
Features
✔ Interactive quiz
✔ Open to questions
✔ Practical Exercises: Hands-on CV and application screening
✔ Research insights of anti-corruption training
Session Details
📍 Format: In-person only
🕥 Duration: 1 day
👥 max. participants: 20
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A short 1-day training about the process of conducting an administrative investigation. The training is based on the Quick Guide for Investigations which I developed for Malteser International (available in the resource section).
It covers the full investigation process from report intake to final reporting.
What You’ll Learn
Investigation Principles
Receiving & Assessing incoming reports
What to consider when drafting investigation ToRs
What to consider when selecting an investigation team
How to plan an investigation
How to manage an investigation
How to conduct an investigative interveiw (according to the PEACE model)
How to write an investigation report
* please be aware, this one day training is not sufficient to learn all those aspects in sufficient detail to consider yourself as an investigator. It gives you a good and practical overview of what has to be considered when managing investigation cases.
Features
✔ Quick Guide Walk through
✔ Framework exchange with peers
✔ Case and evidence analysis exercise
✔ Interview question development
✔ Short interview questions exercises
Session Details
📍 Format: in-person
🕥 1 day
👥 max. participants: 10
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A session for senior staff to discuss risk management and anti-corruption strategy.
What You'll Learn
The MUM-Effect – Understanding why you know less than your staff
Building an Anti-Corruption Culture - The meaning of the “tone from the top”
The Holistic Approach - How to implement prevention, detection and response
Corruption Risk Assessment – Identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities within your organization and your operations
Effective Anti-Corruption Measures – What helps most and where should we invest?
Your organizations’ strengths and weaknesses regarding corruption risk management
Features
✔ Group Discussions – Engaging with peers or colleagues on corruption challenges.
✔ Risk Assessment Exercise – Think like a Fraudster!
✔ Analysis your organizational framework
✔ Recommendation development
Session Details
📍 Format: In-Person
🕥 Duration: ½ day
👥 max. participants: 10
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Tailor-made training sessions designed to fit your organization’s specific needs, internal processes, and focus areas.
What I offer
Adapted Modules – Modify the duration and content of existing training sessions
Organization-Specific Content – Integrate your policies, workflows, and challenges
Specialized Topics – Custom sessions on Health, WASH, CVA, and more
Why Choose a Custom Training?
✔ Practical & Relevant – Aligned with your operational reality
✔ Flexible & Scalable – Delivered online or in-person, with adjustable duration
✔ Impact-Driven – Ensures teams receive actionable, high-value knowledge
Let’s Build the Right Training for you
📩 Get in touch to collaborate on a tailored training solution for your team.
Some of my clients
Feedback from training participants
“Everything was superb“
“Many practical examples and roleplay; very experienced trainer”
“Mixture of information provided and interactivity, was very “kurzweilig” as one would say in German”
“Very well prepared, very well structured, very diverse“
“The interactive nature of the presentation and the level of eloquence made the session feel like a breeze and it was very easy to keep up“
“Thanks a lot for the valuable and important session. You clearly initiated a process of thinking about ideas, internal documents etc. that are now being discussed. Very helpful!“
The quiz questions were a great idea, enjoyed those
The material prepared by the lecturer was great
The possibility to ask questions and get very qualified answers
When asked what they liked best:
Interactivity, practical lense
The team exercise with enough time to really get into the details of a fraud scenario and to think like a fraudster
“The corruption awareness training was well-organized and very informative. The presenter's in-depth knowledge of both the humanitarian sector and corruption risks, as well as his engaging presentation kept participants captivated throughout the session. The session's focus on real-life examples and practical tips left a lasting impression and empowered participants to deal with cases of misconduct in the future. ”
— ASB, June 2023 —
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