Anti-Corruption Expert

Reference: NGCWG0921
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Closing date: 25 August 2015
Contract duration: 12 months

Emoluments Package: The proposed annual emoluments package for this assignment [comprising fee, inducement allowance plus service gratuity] is £49,793 per year, free of tax. In addition, a housing allowance, education allowances, installation grant and shipment of personal effects are also provided. 

In 2011 the Secretariat brought all Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies (ACAs) in Commonwealth Africa together to establish an Association of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa. This Community of practice seeks to promote South-South collaboration and learning by brokering the exchange of ideas and good practices among Commonwealth Africa and to encourage the sharing of experience in areas of comparative advantage. 

The Commonwealth Africa Anti-Corruption Centre (CAACC) was formally established in Gaborone in February 2013 by the Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with the Government of Botswana and the Association of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa. Read more >>

Project purpose

To strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of the Commonwealth Africa Anti-Corruption Centre in delivery of its mandates in anti-corruption training and research.

Scope of Work

The Expert is expected to:

• Design, develop and implement international standard training programmes in the prevention, detection and the prosecution of economic and financial crimes for appropriate staff of anti-corruption agencies in the Africa region.
• Develop the training skills and techniques of CAACC/DCEC staff particularly with regard to the delivery of programmes.
• Advise on additional technical resources required for effective delivery of specific training modules
• Prepare and roll out training manuals covering areas within CAACC mandate, taking cognizance of the most current developments and trends.
• Provide support to CAACC to develop and improve its research capabilities.
• Provide support to CAACC to develop and improve its reporting and management systems, particularly with regarding to financing.
• Advise on potential twinning relationships that may be established with suitable Commonwealth anti-corruption training institutions

In order to ensure long term sustainability and encourage continuous updating of knowledge and skills in this sector, it is also proposed that the expert undertakes to identify, in collaboration with CAACC/DCEC suitable Commonwealth/international partners with which to develop a twinning relationship. Over time, this relationship may involve the exchange of knowledge, ideas, good practice, lessons learned, and, where appropriate, staff.

Project Deliverables

• International standard Anti-corruption courses developed and rolled out to appropriate staff across the region
• Appropriate CAACC/DCEC staff trained to design and implement programmes independently
• Expanded research programme established
• Research and policy papers commissioned
• Training and working manuals (investigation, prosecution and public education) developed and rolled out
• Improved Reporting and management systems in place and functioning effectively
• Twinning relationship established with suitable Commonwealth anti-corruption training institution

Transfer of Expertise
The Commonwealth Secretariat attaches particular importance to the transfer of expertise and knowledge to counterparts. The expert will mentor key staff or counterparts in their required area of work as agreed by the Director General, DCEC (or her nominee). The Manuals prepared will be consolidated and put into use and training will be provided to the staff members to be able to use, maintain and revise the manuals when required. The overall impact should be that key staff/counterparts will be able to continue, maintain and sustain the project outcomes to reflect the developmental objectives of the stakeholders.

Required Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate should possess:

• Postgraduate degree in Economics, Law, Public Administration, Business Administration and Finance, or other relevant discipline; and/or
• Certificate level or diploma or advance diploma qualifications accredited by the International Compliance Association (ICA).
• 15 years or more experience in anti-corruption/economic crimes environment in government institutions or in anti-corruption agencies.
• Experience of designing and delivering capacity building and training courses in anti-corruption.
• Experience of working within a training institute, academy or centre.
• Experience in coordinating and contributing to anti-corruption research
• Experience in preparing proposals and working with international donors and partners.
• Strong presentation, facilitation and report writing skills.
• Good inter-personal skills, ability to work in a consultative and collaborative manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships with other international anti-corruption agencies and government institutions combating corruption and economic crimes.

How to apply

Applicants who meet post criteria will need to complete an application online, attaching a detailed CV along with a covering letter and including names and contact details of three referees.

Applicants should provide details of three referees, one including current or most recent/ last employer. If the current/ last employment has been less than 2 years, details of a previous employer should be provided. Referees should not be related to the applicant and should be able to give an assessment of the applicant’s professional abilities as well as their character.

Deadline for applications is 17:00 BST on 25 August 2015.

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