Position title: Division Manager - OAGL 2
Grade: PL-2
Position N°: NA
Reference: ADB/10/012
Closing date: 10/03/2010
Objectives
The Integrity and Anti Corruption Division (the Division) shall have the overriding mandate to undertake unhindered investigations into allegations of corruption, fraud and malpractices or suspicions thereof.
The Division shall direct and control comprehensive investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption and other misconduct as defined in the Guidelines for preventing and combating Corruption and Fraud in Bank’s Group Operations as well as other Bank pronouncements without regard to the suspect’s position, status and relationship with the Bank.
In undertaking investigations, the Division shall maintain the highest standard of professional proficiency and integrity; and, shall be guided by ethos of fairness, equity and due diligence.
Duties and responsibilities
the Manager shall have the responsibility for:
Grade: PL-2
Position N°: NA
Reference: ADB/10/012
Closing date: 10/03/2010
Objectives
The Integrity and Anti Corruption Division (the Division) shall have the overriding mandate to undertake unhindered investigations into allegations of corruption, fraud and malpractices or suspicions thereof.
The Division shall direct and control comprehensive investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption and other misconduct as defined in the Guidelines for preventing and combating Corruption and Fraud in Bank’s Group Operations as well as other Bank pronouncements without regard to the suspect’s position, status and relationship with the Bank.
In undertaking investigations, the Division shall maintain the highest standard of professional proficiency and integrity; and, shall be guided by ethos of fairness, equity and due diligence.
Duties and responsibilities
the Manager shall have the responsibility for:
- Supervising Integrity and Anti-corruption Division’s operations and ensure compliance with the investigation standards and procedures.
- Ensuring that all investigations are conducted with full regard to due process rules including principles of fairness, efficiency and confidentiality.
- Maintaining the utmost discretion and confidentiality regarding Integrity and Anti-corruption Division’s investigations of fraud or corruption.
- Managing and operating procedures and mechanisms for ensuring confidentiality of the hotline facility, protection of whistleblowers and anonymous reporting of corruption and fraud within the Bank and in activities financed by the Bank in RMCs.
- Receiving, screening and investigating allegations or whistle blowing on fraud, corruption and malpractices or suspicions thereof, in the Bank and in activities financed by the Bank.
- Ensuring the effectiveness of procedures and mechanisms for whistle-blowing, fraud and corruption allegations receipt systems within the Bank and in its field operations.
- Providing advice and recommendations to the AG on the appropriate actions to be taken as a result of investigations
- Proposing and recommending to the AG appropriate sanctions and debarment against individuals, firms and companies found to have engaged in corrupt practices.
- Supporting the Bank’s broader efforts to enhance measures to combat fraud and corruption through sensitization and awareness activities.
- Providing secretariat support to the Advisory Committee on Corruption and Fraud.
- Being the Bank’s focal point to other sister institutions in the harmonization and representation activities.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
- At least a Master’s degree or equivalent in Law, Criminology, Accounting/Forensic Auditing or any related field. A professional qualification in Fraud Examination would be an added advantage.
- Preferably at least 8 years of substantial professional experience in investigative work, preferably investigation relating to fraud and corruption in public or private sector, including criminal prosecutions or defence work, internal fraud/corruption and misconduct investigations in a corporate or government setting, tracing stolen funds.
- Strong ability to communicate, write, present and clearly defend findings and recommendations of investigations.
- Strong organisational and analytical ability, attention to detail and ability to work independently and manage challenges.
- Integrity and strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide team leadership and develop trust and demonstrate fairness, strong interviewing skills, 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.
- Competence in the use of the Bank’s standard software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Applicants will only be considered if they submit (preferably electronically, to: recruit@ afdb.org) a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), available from the Bank’s web site, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality.
The President, ADB, 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.
