Chief Investigation Officer, PIAC2 at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) - Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank’s development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Investigation Officer, PIAC2

Position Number: 50065676
Location: Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Position Grade: PL3

The Complex

• The President plans, supervises and manages the business of the Bank Group.
• Under the direction of the Boards of Directors, the President conducts the business of the Bank and the African Development Fund and manages operations and activities in accordance with the Agreements establishing the ADB and the ADF.
• The President supervises several Departments and Divisions including Office of the President; Independent Development Evaluation Department; Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department; Compliance Review and Mediation Department; Secretariat to the Sanctions Appeals Board; Administrative Tribunal; Office of the Auditor General; Group Risk Management Function Directorate;  General Counsel and Legal Services Department; Communication and External Relations Department; Ethics Office and Office of the Secretary General & General Secretariat.

The Hiring Department

• The office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption plays an integral role in achieving this mandate by protecting the Bank’s corporate image and reputation, and improving the continent's investment climate through the deterrence, prevention and reduction of fraud, corruption, staff misconduct and other harmful practices within the Bank Group.
• The Investigations Division, has the overriding mandate to undertake unhindered investigations into allegations of corruption, fraud and other malpractices in Bank Group Financed Operations and conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct involving staff members of the Bank.

The Position

• The Chief Investigation Officer will be responsible for ensuring that unhindered investigations are conducted into allegations related to fraud, corruption, and misconduct involving Bank Group Staff, with regard to Bank financed operations, administrative budgets and misuse of Bank resources.
• The outcomes of these investigations are transmitted either to the Sanctions Commissioner under the Bank’s Sanctions Procedures or to the President and administered under the Bank's disciplinary framework.

Key Functions
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, the Chief Investigation Officer will:

• Conduct and otherwise assist in sensitive preliminary inquiries into allegations of fraud, corruption or staff misconduct as the needs of the Division require
• Review and analyze allegations and whistleblowing information to determine relevancy and reliability, conduct sensitive interviews and other investigative research activities
• Analysis and prioritization of new allegations and whistle-blower information
• Assist in controlling, tracking, and analyzing allegations, investigations and findings
• Conduct data-mining and analysis of Bank Group’s database and systems that may lead to investigations
• Undertake and manage investigations and deliver highest quality related investigative work product
• Lead or participate in the conduct of sensitive and complex interviews and investigations
• Make decisions that are ethically based, transparent and take into account due process
• Establish appropriate deadlines and processes for ensuring work products of the highest standards
• Maintain case files electronically in the Case Management System (CMS) and in hard copy
• Ensure compliance with chain of custody procedures, maintaining case records, testimony and evidence
• Provide leadership to staff in a group investigation and assist in evaluating work-load as well as take responsibility for the outcomes of the team’s investigations
• Prepare Investigation Reports relating to investigative findings, discuss and defend the findings, conclusions and recommendations
• On request or in the absence of the Manager while acting as officer-in-charge, review and edit outputs of investigators and quality control the substance and presentation of investigative findings
• Prepare Management Implication Reports resulting from internal control weaknesses giving rise to the occurrence of an investigative event; Prepare Referral Reports and Communications to national governments
• Provide statistical analyses of both on-going and completed investigations
• Participate in the preparation and representation of the Office of integrity and anti-corruption at the Sanctions Board hearings
• Communicate the outcomes and lessons learned from staff misconduct investigations and investigations into Bank financed operations.

Competencies (Skills, Experience and Knowledge)

• Hold at least a Master's Degree in Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Audit, Forensic Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of substantial professional experience in investigative work, preferably investigations relating to fraud and corruption in public or private sector, including criminal prosecution or defence work, insurance or procurement fraud or corruption; tracing stolen assets and professional misconduct in a corporate or governmental setting.
• Experience in financial integrity investigations and fraud investigation or law enforcement is an advantage.  A professional Qualification in Fraud Examination would be an added advantage.
• Understanding of the modus operandi of corrupt entities (i.e. large, medium and small companies, consultants, etc.) in a development or similar context and/or procurement, investment and development aid related to fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion and obstructive practices in the African Development Bank’s Group’s sphere of operations
• Understanding of unethical behaviours or professional misconduct, including extensive knowledge of Business Ethics and Compliance in a multinational company or organization
• Strong and proven ability to communicate, write, present and clearly defend findings and recommendations of investigations and strong organizational and analytical ability with attention to detail and ability to work independently and manage challenges
• Good understanding of employment regulations
• Strong organizational and analytical ability with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage challenges.
• Integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to provide team leadership and to develop trust and demonstrate fairness
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of the Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel. Power point).

Application Closing Date
9th December, 2021.