Illicit Finance Lead at the Department for International Development (DFID) - 2 Openings

The Department for International Development (DFID) leads the UK’s work to end extreme poverty, deliver the Global Goals, and tackle global challenges in line with the government’s UK Aid Strategy. Our aid budget is spent on tackling the great global challenges – from the root causes of mass migration and disease, to the threat of terrorism and global climate change – all of which also directly threaten British interests. We are ending the need for aid by building peaceful and stable societies, creating jobs and strong economies, fighting corruption, unlocking the potential of girls and women, tackling climate change and helping to save lives when humanitarian emergencies hit. We are doing this because it is both the right thing to do and firmly in Britain’s national interest.

DFID works in partnership across Whitehall and with governments, civil society, the private sector and multilateral institutions, including the World Bank, United Nations agencies, and the European Commission.

We seek to recruit suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Illicit Finance Lead

Jobs Reference: 1639573
Locations: Nigeria / Mauritius
Hours: 36
Grade: A2 (Grade 7)
Contract type: Fixed Term Overseas
Length of employment: Fixed term - Contract for 2 years
Business Area: DFID – EcDEV - Private Sector Development
Type of role: Finance Governance
Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time
Slot: 2 Openings

About this Role

• To lead DfID efforts to tackle the most harmful to development illicit finance in Mauritius and Nigeria as part of a high profile new cross government approach.
• Work within a global network of advisers to help deliver a systems level approach to tackling illicit finance and supporting investment finance into developing countries, working as part of a transnational network established to affect regional and global change and supporting Government leadership in raising the bar on governance of the global financial system

Key Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in designing and delivering a coherent whole-of-government approach to tackling illicit financial flows to, through and from Nigeria/Mauritius.
• Work across UK government departments and agencies to deliver the International Illicit Finance Strategy in Mauritius/Nigeria.
• Build understanding of illicit finance in Mauritius/Nigeria and of illicit financial flows to and from other jurisdictions.
• Shape and support UK political engagement and policy influencing on illicit finance in Mauritius/Nigeria.
• Identify, propose, support and (where appropriate) oversee delivery of priority projects or programmes for DFID and UK support in tackling illicit finance.
• Develop strategic and influential relationships with the international community (embassies, donors, multilateral organisations, private sector), and use these to support and where appropriate lead coordinated international efforts on illicit finance in Mauritius/Nigeria.
• Develop strategic and influential relationships with key national actors relevant to tackling illicit finance in Mauritius/Nigeria (government, civil society, private sector), and use these to identify opportunities and progress the agenda.
• Identify and manage policy tensions, trade-offs, synergies and opportunities relating to illicit finance and wider aspects of financial system development (e.g. derisking and financial inclusion, correspondent banking, remittances).
• Help develop the evidence base of what works in reducing illicit financial flows to and from developing countries.
• Share information and coordinate interventions with DFID and wider UK government representatives working on illicit finance across regional and global networks

Person Specification
What we are looking for;

• Significant relevant overseas development, diplomacy and/or advisory experience.
• Significant experience of conducting and applying political and institutional analysis, thinking and working politically, negotiating with and influencing others to agree and progress shared objectives.
• Experience working with government, law enforcement and financial sector institutions.
• Conducting governance and political economy analysis: understanding core governance concepts (e.g. capability, accountability, responsiveness); using political and institutional analysis to inform strategies, plans and approaches.
• Understanding corruption and illicit finance: types, causes and effects, international dimensions, and the effectiveness and limitations of different approaches to tackling them.
• Communicating, collaborating and influencing, with operational stakeholders and senior politicians and diplomats
• Ability to see the big picture/strategy, make effective decisions and work independently: shaping and delivering strategic priorities and driving high ambition impact

Salary

• £51,500

Benefits
Pensions:

• Civil Service Pension Schemes may be available for successful candidates.

Benefits:

• At DFID we can offer an excellent benefits package please Click Here to view more information on benefits

Application Closing Date
Monday, 29th July, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Process

• To apply for this post, you will need to complete the online application process via civil service jobs (reference: 1639573). This should be completed no later than Monday 29th July and will involve:
• A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years, in particular, providing clear evidence of your experience aligned to the person specification (slide 6)
• We operate anonymised recruitment therefore please do not reference your name on your CV.
• As part of the online application process, you will be asked a number of diversity-related questions. If you do not wish to provide a declaration on any of the particular characteristics, you will have the option to select ‘prefer not to say’. The information you provide when submitting your application will help us monitor our progress towards the Civil Service becoming the most inclusive employer by 2020. See the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for more information.
• Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with us via: 01355 843 3333

Selection Process

• You will receive an acknowledgment of your application through the online process
• The panel will then assess your CV to select those demonstrating the best fit with the role by considering the evidence you have provided against the criteria set out in the ‘Person Specification’ section. Failure to address any or all of these may affect your application.
• The timeline later in this pack indicates the date by which decisions are expected to be made, and all shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible thereafter.

Assessment

• If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to attend a panel interview in order to have a more in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Vacancy description, key responsibilities and accountabilities and person specification. The interview process will based on your experience.
• You may also have the opportunity to speak to Josie Stewart via: j-stewart@dfid.gov.uk prior to the final interview to learn more about the role and the organisation. Please note this is not part of the formal assessment process.
• Full details of the assessment process will be made available to shortlisted candidates – including assessment against: Civil Service behaviours: Seeing the Bigger Picture, Leadership, Working Together, Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective decisions. Technical competencies: Applied Governance and Political-Economy Analysis, Anti-Corruption, Accountable and Inclusive Politics, Inclusive Growth and Economic Development
• Offer: Regardless of the outcome, we will notify all candidates as soon as possible after the final interview and a feedback session

Things You need to Know
Security:

• Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
• Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting.

Medical:

• Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality statement:

• Candidates will be subject to UK Immigration requirements as well as Civil Service Nationality Rules.

If you're applying for a role requiring security clearance please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar. However certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.

Selection Process Details

• This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
• Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality Requirements:

• Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.

Working for the Civil Service:

• The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.