African Development Bank (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: Principal Evaluation & Policy Officer
Reference: ADB/17/209
Location: Côte d’Ivoire
Grade: PL-4
Position N°: 50078447
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 African Development Bank and the African Development Found.
- The President supervises several Departments and Divisions including Office of the President; Independent Development Evaluation Department; Office of Integrity and Anti-Corruption ; 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/Division
- 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 Investigation 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 Principal Evaluation & Policy Officer will provide general legal assistance and quality assurance to the office of integrity and anti-corruption team, and in particular during investigations, sanctions processes including settlement negotiations and at Sanctions Board hearings.
- The job holder also conducts due diligence and provides assistance to the office of integrity and anti-corruption team and relevant units on due diligence matters.
- Under compliance monitoring, the incumbent’s objective is to provide assistance in the review of compliance matters and liaise with PGCL in ensuring legal compliance in public and private sector operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Director, the Principal Evaluation and Policy Officer will:
- Draft & Review Findings of Sanctionable Practices (FoSP) & related documents for sanctions proceedings, as well as Replies, Applications and Submissions on behalf of the office of integrity and anti-corruption team and represent the office of integrity and anti-corruption team in sanctions proceedings and in hearings before the Sanctions Board
- Review Final Investigative Reports, Referral and Redacted Reports for evidentiary sufficiency and legal compliance prior to Director’s signing off
- Assist Director with the office of integrity and anti-corruption team’s in dialogue with the Bank's General Counsel/Legal Department and other internal and external partners, including the Bank’s recourse mechanisms
- Assist in advising Investigators on investigative plans and instruments, the generation of evidence required for sanctions proceedings and other legal matters related to investigative activity as required
- Participate in the preparation and representation of the office of integrity and anti-corruption team at Sanctions Board hearings as a member of a team
- Work with the Investigations Division and other units within the Bank such as PGCL, Ombudsperson and Ethics to resolve policy issues that arise in relation to the Bank's investigative and sanctions processes
- Support the office of integrity and anti-corruption team management with regards to the achievement of the office of integrity and anti-corruption team 's overall work program, as required
- Conduct legal research and analysis, as required
- Review Investigative Reports to ensure that findings and recommendations are supported by the available evidence to advise the Director prior to submission to the Sanctions Commissioner
- Ensure that cases move efficiently and in a timely manner from investigations to the sanctions stage and staff disciplinary stage as appropriate
- Participate in the fostering of an understanding of the office of integrity and anti-corruption team 's work with the Bank Group staff and with relevant external partners (e.g., government officials, NGO officials, and private sector representatives)
- Under the guidance of the office of integrity and anti-corruption team Management contribute to and participate in the negotiation of settlements with subject of the office of integrity and anti-corruption team investigations
- Under the guidance of the office of integrity and anti-corruption team Management, advise the office of integrity and anti-corruption team Investigators on Sanctions Board decisions and precedent, the standard and production of evidence to be used in Sanctions Proceedings
- Advise the office of integrity and anti-corruption team Investigators on the liaison with member country governments, judiciaries, law enforcement agencies and other external partners during investigations
- Contribute to the development and implementation of pro-active strategies which prevent fraud and corruption in the Bank Group
- Provide advice to the office of integrity and anti-corruption team management and staff on legal and policy matters related to investigations and sanctions proceedings
- Develop and maintain a knowledge management database and an information sharing network for best practices and lessons learned in integrity, prevention, detection and investigations of misconduct
- Provide expert advice to management and field offices on significant integrity concerns and assess whether the potential risk is acceptable to the Bank Group, in accordance with the Bank Group's procedures and guidelines
- Assist PIAC.1 in design tests to help disclose the existence of fraud, corruption or abuse in consultation with the Investigations Division.
- Provide policy support in the review and development of the department's (the office of integrity and anti-corruption team) internal procedures and manuals, including management of sanctions and cross-debarment issues, maintenance of the office of integrity and anti-corruption team database of sanctioned and cross-debarred entities
- In consultation with the Investigations Division, assess compliance with conditions for non-debarment and release from debarment in line with imposed sanctions
- Provide support for maintenance of the office of integrity and anti-corruption team 's record management system and in sanctions and cross-debarment activities; also, in consultation with the Investigations Division, prepare key performance indicators, work plans, progress reports, and the Department's annual reports
- Monitor and report regularly to the Director on planned activities and programs developed for prevention work, as well as performance of any other tasks as instructed by the Director in consultation with the Investigations Division.
- Review transactions or investigations to ensure that operations financed by the Bank Group comply with Bank Group policies and applicable international conventions
Selection Criteria
Including Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Hold at least a Master's Degree or equivalent in Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology or related discipline and admission to the Bar (or equivalent) in at least one jurisdiction.
- A minimum Six (6) years of relevant extensive and progressive experience in prosecution or litigation of complex national and/or international corruption/collusion and/or related white collar crime, fraud or workplace investigation, in a multi-lateral development financial institution or relevant international company or organization.
- A professional Qualification in Fraud Examination would be an added advantage
- Integrity, good judgment, fairness and discretion in dealing with staff and external parties
- Extensive and progressive experience including in a multi-lateral development financial institution or relevant development organization, and demonstrated leadership, management and supervisory skills
- Substantial professional experience in investigative work, preferably investigations relating to fraud and corruption in public or private sector, including criminal prosecution or defense work, insurance or procurement fraud or corruption; tracing stolen assets and professional misconduct in a corporate or governmental setting
- Reliable, broad and current 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 sphere of operations
- Demonstrated understanding of the fundamentals of different legal systems (e.g. common law/civil law)
- Ability to conduct comprehensive research on a range of issues, including those of a unique and complex nature
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical applications and solutions to legal issues and policies
- Strong and proven ability to clearly communicate, write, present reports; strong organizational and analytical ability and ability to work independently and manage challenges
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team/task force as a participant or team leader and with senior officials internally and externally
- Strong organizational and analytical ability with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and manage challenges
- 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
14th June, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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