The Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department (IACD) reports to the President and, as appropriate, to the Board of Directors. It has the overriding mandate to undertake unhindered investigations into allegations of corruption, fraud and misconduct or suspicions thereof. The primary target of its investigations will be activities, programs and projects financed by the Bank Group. In undertaking its investigations, IACD shall maintain the highest standards of professional proficiency and integrity. IACD will also develop preventive measures to proactively reduce the potential for misconduct, fraud or corruption within Bank Group operations.
In undertaking its investigations, the Department maintains the highest standards of professional proficiency and integrity, and is guided by ethos of confidentiality, fairness and equity. IACD is empowered to: manage and operate procedures and mechanisms for ensuring confidentiality of the complaints hotline facility; protection of whistleblowers and anonymous reporting of corruption and fraud within the Bank and in activities financed by the Bank in Regional Members Countries (RMCs); to report regularly to the Office of the President (PRST) on the status of investigations or inquiries on allegations received; to verify the implementation of recommendations arising from investigations, including the debarment and imposition of sanctions against individuals, firms and companies found to have engaged in corrupt practices.
Duties and responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Director, the Chief Investigation Officer will :
- Conduct and otherwise assist in sensitive preliminary and full investigations into allegations of fraud , corruption or misconduct as the needs of the office require; review and analyze allegations and whistle blowing information to determine relevancy and reliability, conduct sensitive interviews and other investigative research activities;
- Control, track and analyze allegations, investigations and findings in support of the development of programs and policies;
- Coordinate and conduct pre- and post- investigative activities including analysis and prioritization of new allegations and whistle blower information;
- Determine the appropriate presentation of investigative results, review and edit outputs of investigators and quality control the substance and presentation of investigative findings; prepare notices of debarment, referrals and communications to bank officials and provide statistical analyses of both on-going and completed investigations;
- Prepare training and other learning tools designed to disseminate investigative results and lessons learned as well as policies to increase transparency and accountability within the bank and in bank projects and programs; coordinate and draft case studies, internal and external reports, periodic reports to regional/ country offices;
- Make presentations and conduct outreach activities on fraud and anti-corruption awareness, detection and prevention;
- Supervise outsourced investigation assignments; supervise sensitive and complex interviews and investigations;
- Work on Fraud Risk Assessments and prevention efforts in the bank; Conduct pro-active reviews aimed at detecting and preventing fraud or corruption in Bank operations in collaboration with relevant units within the Bank and member countries;
- Liaise with sister institutions on information exchange and harmonization activities;
- Prepare the Department’s Annual Report and Budget, and contribute to its staff planning issues;
- Active contribution to IACD’s policy formulation and updating;
- Provide leadership to lower ranked staff, evaluate their work-load and take responsibility for investigation outcomes.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
- At least a Master’s degree or its university equivalent in Law, Criminology, Forensic Auditing or any related fields; in addition, a professional qualification in Fraud Examination would be a plus.
- Preferably at least seven (7) years of substantial professional experience in investigate work, preferably in investigations relating to fraud and corruption in public or private sector, including criminal prosecutions or defense work, internal fraud/corruption and misconduct investigations in a developing country or international organization identifying corruption and tracing stolen funds etc.
- Strong communication skills: ability to write, present and clearly defend findings and recommendations of investigations; strong organizational and analytical skills; attention to detail and ability to work independently and manage challenges; high level of integrity; strong interpersonal, interviewing and team leadership skills; ability to develop trust and demonstrate fairness; capacity to influence and win the confidence of difficult witnesses; ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
- Proven team leading experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of investigative practices, procedures and principles.
- Extensive understanding of forensic techniques, specifically in areas related to financial, procurement and operational fraud.
- Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.
Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs
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