Anti-Corruption: Asset Recovery Expert at Adam Smith International

Adam Smith International are an award-winning professional services business that delivers real impact, value and lasting change through projects supporting economic growth and government reform internationally. Our reputation as a global leader has been built on the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world's most challenging environments. Adam Smith International has a strong corporate presence globally, with 146 current projects across 49 countries and over 1,000 staff and associates. Headquartered in London, our regional headquarters are based in Africa (Nairobi, Abuja, and Pretoria), Asia Pacific (Sydney) and South Asia (Delhi), with numerous registered offices across Africa and Asia.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Anti-Corruption: Asset Recovery Expert

Tracking Code: 766-112
Location: Abuja
Department: Public Sector Governance
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

The Project

• The upcoming project will support and strengthen the anti-corruption efforts in Nigeria by increasing the effectiveness of government institutions in detecting, investigating, prosecuting and sanctioning against corruption.

The Position

• Adam Smith International is looking to recruit an expert in asset recovery for an upcoming anti-corruption project. Candidates with demonstrable experience in the working with Asset Forfeiture Units or equivalent institutions are preferred.
• The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of addressing barriers to asset identification, tracing, and asset recovery in criminal and/or civil capacities.

Required Competencies and Experience

• A post-graduate degree in a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in anti-corruption or governance programming for a donor (DFID preferred)
• Technical expertise gained from working as an Asset Recovery Expert, (e.g. work with an Asset Forfeiture Unit). UK-trained advocates or equivalent are encouraged to apply.
• Hands-on expertise in providing effective management of projects, monitoring and responding to international best practice
• Experience of project management, including management of short-term consultant schedules
• Experience of monitoring progress against DFID logframes
• Effective communicator (written and oral)
• Experience of working in Nigeria is preferred

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online