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World Bank recruits Lead Institutional Integrity Officer under International hire

World Bank

Job # 082547
Job Title - Lead Institutional Integrity Officer

Qualification - An advanced university degree in law, criminal justice, criminology, accounting, audit, business administration/management, public administration, finance or other relevant field and at least 12 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience. Professional certification, by examination, desirable.

Language Requirements English [Essential]

Appointment Type Term (Duration: 2 yrs)

Background / General description
As part of the World Bank Group, the Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) shares in the Group’s overall mission of poverty reduction. INT’s fundamental role within the Bank Group is to help detect and deter fraud and corruption in the use of the Group’s financial resources, so that those resources are used effectively to benefit the poor people that they are intended to benefit. In contributing to the Bank Group’s overall mission, INT works closely with other stakeholdders across the Group to:

• Help detect and deter fraud and corruption in Bank-supported contracts by:
o Professionally investigating allegations of fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion, or obstruction (the five Bank-sanctionable practices) in Bank Group activities;

o Seeking Bank sanction against firms and individuals that have engaged in any sanctionable practice;

oUndertaking detailed implementation reviews (DIRs) of Bank-supported projects to detect indicators of fraud or corruption; and

oUsing information available to INT (including from the Voluntary Disclosure Program) to help operational staff design and implement projects in ways that minimize fraud and corruption risks.
•Help client countries to fight fraud and corruption by:
o Referring investigative findings to the investigative and enforcement authorities in those countries and working with authorities, as requested, to follow-up and take action; and

o Collaborating in multilateral efforts to mitigate the risks of fraud or corruption in development activities.
•Enforce the highest standards of professional integrity, and ethical behavior among Bank staff by:
o Investigating specified allegations of staff misconduct involving significant fraud or corruption; and

o Mining the lessons learned from those investigations to undertake outreach programs and also correct the Bank’s enabling environment.

INT’s work contributes directly to achieving the poverty reduction mission of the Bank Group and to meeting the Millennium Development Goals in 2015. Reducing fraud and corruption in Bank Group projects helps to ensure that Bank Group funds are used for their intended purposes: to alleviate poverty and to increase prosperity and stability in our borrowing countries. Working with others in the international development institutions, INT’s principal goal is measurably to reduce the amount of development assistance funds lost to fraud, corruption and abuse and increase the quality and results of development efforts. Results are reported in an annual integrity report that contains aggregated data, outcomes and generic descriptions of significant cases. To ensure its independence, INT’s Vice President (VP) reports directly to the President of the Bank Group.

INT is currently pursuing a staffing initiative along multiple discipline and functional lines to support a sound and effective business strategy, in order to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of INT and to meet mission-critical needs.

The External Investigations Unit (EIU) is located under the Director of Operations. Its tasks include conducting investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion, or obstruction involving Bank Group-supported operations and Bank-financed projects. Its results may lead to declarations of mis-procurement, sanctions proceedings and/or criminal referrals to member countries.

The EIU is sub-divided into six regional teams, a special investigations team, an IFC & MIGA investigations team, a Trust Fund investigations team, and also has responsibility for Special Projects.

INT is recruiting a Lead Institutional Integrity Officer (LIIO) to manage the EIU; a seasoned professional who has a proven track record of excellence in leadership and in the management of conducting complex fact finding investigations within the international or multilateral development or similar arena. The EIU LIIO must be someone who possesses both the technical expertise as well as the managerial skills, which foster and encourage an open professional dialogue with investigators and others involved in the dynamic and multi-cultural environment that the Bank Group presents. The position is based at Headquarters in Washington D.C, but may require frequent travel.

Duties and Accountabilities

The EIU LIIO works closely with and is supervised by INT’s Director of Operations. It is the duty of the EIU LIIO to coach, guide, manage and supervise a diverse team of investigators, investigative analysts/assistants, and support staff in the conduct of preliminary inquiries and full investigations into allegations of fraud and corruption involving Bank Group operations and supported projects and Bank-administered funds. S/he is responsible for the timeliness and thoroughness of investigative activities and timeliness in investigative reporting. Additionally, the EIU LIIO is expected to mentor and train staff members in the field of transnational investigations and the generation of evidence and to actively participate in the Bank’s anti-corruption efforts.

The EIU LLIO will have managerial accountability involving: (i) the review and assessment of complaints and allegations; (ii) the formulation of detailed investigation plans and strategies; (iii) the conduct of complainant, witness, and subject interviews; (iv) the analysis of documentary and electronic evidence; (v) the conduct of investigative research activities; (vi) the review and analysis of all reliable and relevant information; (vii) objective credibility determinations; (viii) the appropriate presentation of investigative findings; and (ix) the preparation and editing of investigative reports and supporting documentation. The EIU LIIO will ensure that these tasks are accomplished to the highest standards of quality, thoroughness, accuracy, timeliness, and objectivity.

Foster an understanding of INT’s work with Bank Group staff and with relevant external partners (e.g., government officials, NGO officials, private sector representatives, other development institutions, etc.).

Cooperate in a collaborative manner with the Special Litigation and Operational Support Units, to achieve unity of effort.

Develop and implement pro-active strategies for the prevention of fraud and corruption in the Bank Group.

Identify and disseminate best practices and other lessons learned from the EIU’s investigative work.

Coach, mentor and supervise a culturally diverse group of staff.

Prepare and deliver high quality and timely briefing material for senior management as required.

Lead special initiatives/projects and undertake other ad hoc assignments.

Provide substantive input to the Director of Operations with regard to investigative policy and the Bank’s Governance and Anti-Corruption (GAC) agenda and INT’s role therein.

Participate and advise INT Senior Management in the VPU’s effective management of proactive and reactive investigations in Bank Group Operations, globally and support the Director of Operations in the leadership and management of the Vice Presidency.

Meet regularly with designated Investigative Team Leaders to review and prioritize ongoing and new investigations and activities, and provide strategic oversight and guidance.

Supervise, manage and maintain accountability for budgetary allocation to ensure an efficient and effective use of resources to best fulfill the investigative mandate of the VPU. Liaise regularly with the Manager of Core Services to provide on-going updates as to budgetary forecasts and expenditures.

Represent INT during criminal referrals with member governments, management reviews, and Board meetings on issues related to the mandate and work of INT.

Coordinate, manage, and implement a systemized training program for relevant INT staff, which provides skills building opportunities and personal and professional growth.

Play a key role in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of the most qualified professional candidates, while fostering and developing a culturally diverse workplace.

Appraise staff and provide timely constructive feedback to develop and foster professional excellence.

Build partnerships and liaise with other Bank Group staff and departments to ensure maximum institutional effectiveness and impact from the VPU’s efforts and deliverables.

Selection Criteria
An advanced university degree in law, criminal justice, criminology, accounting, audit, business administration/management, public administration, finance or other relevant field and at least 12 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience. Professional certification, by examination, desirable.

Reliable, broad and current understanding of the modus operandi of corrupt entities (e.g., large and small companies, consultants, NGOs) in a development or similar context and of procurement, investment and development aid related fraud, corruption, collusion and coercion in the World Bank Group’s theatre of operations, or in a comparable setting.

Extensive hands-on experience in the investigation of development aid related fraud and transnational corruption

Experience in fraud and corruption related preventive efforts.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.

Proven ability to clearly and concisely prepare, present, discuss and defend findings and recommendations at senior levels and to produce complex and compelling briefs, memoranda, reports, and papers, often at very short notice.

Proven ability to communicate findings to operational staff/non-investigators and to develop and implement relevant and innovative training to help identify and prevent fraud and corruption within the development framework.

Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and diplomatic skills with experience in representing international organizations in sensitive negotiations, meetings, conferences and in public arenas.

Expert interpersonal skills including the ability to work effortlessly in a team/task force, and with staff and managers internally to the Bank Group, as well as with officials in international investigative and/or law enforcement, or judicial bodies.

Established reputation for integrity, sound judgment, impeccable fairness and discretion in dealing internally and externally. Short listed candidates will be asked to supply references and to provide waivers to enable background checks to be conducted.

Demonstrated ability to work within, build, and motivate teams; ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams across organizational boundaries; proven leadership and diplomatic skills, preferably in an international organization.

Demonstrated sensitivity to the Bank’s distinct demographics and cross cultural context and influences; ability to build effective work relationships with clients, colleagues, and senior officials internally and externally.

Experience of working and living in developing countries and on-the-ground knowledge of at least two Bank Group Regions would be desirable.

Complete fluency in verbal and written English.

The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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