Position
Title: Division Manager - Investigations Division
(IACD.2)
Grade: PL-2
Position: N°: 50083715
Reference: ADB/13/077
Objectives
The Investigations Division (IACD.2) of the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department (IACD.0) shall have the overriding mandate to undertake unhindered investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption and malpractices.
The
Investigations Division shall direct and control comprehensive investigations
into allegations of fraud, corruption and other malpractices in Bank
Group-financed Operations. The outcome of these investigations will be transmitted
under mechanisms elaborated under the Bank’s Sanctions’ processes.
The Division is also responsible for the conduct of investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption, and misconduct involving Bank Group staff with regard to Bank Group-financed Operations, administrative budgets, and the misuse of Bank resources.
The
outcome of these investigations will be transmitted to the President and
administered under the Bank’s disciplinary framework.
In undertaking investigations, the Division shall maintain the highest standard of professional proficiency and integrity, and shall be guided by ethos of confidentiality, fairness, equity and due diligence.
To
achieve its mandate, the Division is supervised by the Manager who shall report
directly to the Director, Integrity and Anti-Corruption Department (IACD.0) and
shall be empowered to:
- Manage and
operate procedures and mechanisms for ensuring confidentiality of the
hotline facility, protection of whistle-blowers and anonymous reporting of
fraud, corruption and misconduct within the Bank and in activities
financed by the Bank Group in Regional Member Countries (RMCs);
Identify, receive, screen and investigate allegations or whistle-blowing
on fraud, corruption, collusion, coercive and obstructive malpractices as
well as other malpractices in Bank Group-financed Operations;
- Prepare
Investigation Reports relating to investigative findings as well as
Management Implication Reports resulting from internal control weaknesses
giving rise to the occurrence of an investigative event;
- Monitor and
report regularly to the Director (IACD) on the allegations received and
screened and their investigation status and implementation of
recommendations, as well as performance of any other tasks as instructed by
the Director; Monitor compliance with Bank Group’s policies,
procedures and guidelines, relating to integrity and prevention and use of
surveillance measures for the furtherance of investigations;
- In consultation
with the Integrity and Prevention Division (IACD.1), provide support for
maintenance of IACD’s record management system and in sanctions and
cross-debarment activities; Develop and manage the case management
system, investigative tools, procedures, and mechanisms for investigations
to enhance transparency and accountability; Provide investigative
support programs for project beneficiaries and Regional Member Countries
(RMCs), where required;
- Participate in
the preparation of work plans, progress reports, key performance
indicators and annual reports; In consultation with the Integrity and
Prevention Division (IACD.1), review transactions or investigations to
ensure that operations financed by the Bank Group comply with Bank Group
policies and applicable international conventions.
Duties
and responsibilities
- Under the direct
supervision of the IACD Director, the Division Manager for the
Investigations Division shall carry out the following duties and
responsibilities:
- Supervising the
Division’s professional and general support staff and have managerial
accountability over their work;
- Planning and
allocating resources for the purpose of achieving the Division’s
objectives;
- Supervising the
Division’s investigative activities with full regard to due process; and
ensuring that tasks assigned to Investigators are achieved to the highest
standards of quality, thoroughness, accuracy, timelines and objectivity;
- Providing advice
to Investigators on investigative plans and instruments, the generation of
evidence required to substantiate allegations for sanctions proceedings,
interview strategies and other matters related to investigative activities
as required;
- Mentoring and
training staff members on effective investigative tools and techniques;
- Data-mining and
analysing Bank Group’s databases and information that would lead to
investigations.
- Ensuring the
effectiveness of procedures and mechanisms for whistle-blowing as well as
fraud and corruption allegations receipt systems;
- Clearing
investigation reports from the Division for onward transmission to the
Director, IACD;
- Providing advice
and recommendations to the Director, IACD, on the appropriate actions to
be taken as a result of investigations;
- Participating in
the preparation and representation of IACD at the Sanctions Board
hearings;
- Assessing
compliance with conditions for non-debarment and release from debarment in
line with imposed sanctions;
- Ensuring that
proper and safe procedures are in place for the protection of Whistle-blowers
as well as Investigators;
- Ensuring the
transparency of the Investigations Division’s procedures and policies and
their openness to scrutiny;
- Maintaining
utmost discretion and confidentiality regarding investigations undertaken
by the Division under his/her responsibility;
- Preparing annual
activity report on the activities of the Division;
- Contributing to
the Department’s Integrity Annual Reporting and its publication on the
Bank’s website;
- In liaison with
the Integrity and Prevention Division (IACD.1), acting as the Bank’s focal
point vis-à-vis the sister institutions in harmonisation and
representation activities;
- Collaborating in
multilateral efforts to mitigate the risks of fraud or corruption in
development activities;
- Leading special
initiatives/projects and undertake other ad hoc assignments upon demand.
Selection
Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
- At least a
Master’s degree or equivalent in Law, Criminology, Audit, Forensic
Accounting or any related fields; A professional qualification in Fraud
Examination would be an added advantage;
- Preferably a
minimum of 8 years of 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 investigation
relating to fraud and corruption in public or private sector, including
criminal prosecutions or defence work, internal fraud /corruption and
misconduct investigations in a corporate or government setting, tracing
stolen funds etc.;
- Reliable, broad
and current understanding of the modus operandi of corrupt entities (i.e.
large, medium and small companies, consultants and consulting firms, 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;
- Experience in
working and living in Africa;
- Strong and
proven ability to communicate, write, present and clearly defend findings
and recommendations of investigations;
- Strong
organisational and analytical ability, attention to detail and ability to
work independently and manage challenges;
- Integrity and
strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to provide team leadership
and to develop trust and demonstrate fairness; Strong interviewing
skills, capacity to influence and win the confidence of difficult
witnesses;
- Ability to
communicate and write effectively in English and/or French with a good
working knowledge of the other language;
- Competence in
the use of the Bank’s standard software applications (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint).
To
apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member
countries.
Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted.
Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted.
Applicants
will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a
comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
The
AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower
level.
The
African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: Apply for this position