Director - Asian Development Bank - Manila, Philippines

Office of Anticorruption and Integrity

Closing Date: 3 December 2012 , 5:00 p.m. (1700 Manila Time, 0900 GMT)

Job Purpose:

Responsible for implementing and supervising the activities of the Office of the Anticorruption and Integrity including: (i) assisting and supporting Head, OAI with the planning and direction of OAI, including developing and advancing new strategies for OAI to align its work program closely with ADB’s agenda and strategic goals, and delivery of OAI’s key result areas (KRAs); (ii) managing, supervising and leading the staff of OAI’s teams (including, but not limited to the investigations team, the complaints assessment team, the project procurement related review (PPRR) team, the due diligence team, and the outreach and awareness team); (iii) managing and setting priorities for OAI teams; (iv) managing OAI’s allocated resources and supervising the preparation of necessary budget reports and documents; (v) conducting presentations and participating in integrity forums to advance the awareness of issues related to integrity violations, both internally and to external stakeholders; (vi) preparing reports, as required, to Management and other relevant stakeholders; (vii) observing, implementing and ensuring strict compliance by OAI staff and consultants, with OAI’s guidelines and procedures; (viii) developing, updating and implementing new procedures and guidelines, as required; and providing advice to relevant ADB teams, including but not limited to those working on non-sovereign projects, with advice on transactions related integrity risks.
The position reports to Head, OAI; and OAI reports to the President, and reports through the President to the Audit Committee of the Board (ACB) in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the ACB.

Expected Outcomes

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Provide innovative, strategic inputs to Head, OAI on OAI’s overall planning and direction, including but not limited to, inputs on OAI’s KRAs, with creative recommendations to more closely align OAI’s work to support ADB’s goals and development strategies.

• Supervise and ensure the effective and timely assessment of complaints, and conduct of investigations by establishing priorities, and providing guidance on appropriate investigation procedures and techniques to address complaints and allegations of integrity violations;

• Draw and identify lessons from investigations and OAI’s other work to undertake outreach and awareness raising programs, and to share recommendations on correction and prevention with relevant stakeholders.

• Ensure the adoption of an effective program for prevention and identification of indicators of integrity violations in ADB-financed projects and among ADB staff by innovating appropriate interventions at various stages of the project cycle; and developing and updating relevant prevention tools, including guidelines, presentations, methodologies, etc. , in coordination with the relevant departments/offices.

• Guide and supervise the PPRR team and establish its work program and KRAs in coordination with relevant staff, review project procurement review reports,

• Support the PPRR team in a way that encourages cooperation with relevant departments, to promote collaborative approaches in the implementation of recommendations for administrative and operational improvements to prevent reoccurrence of integrity violations in ADB projects and operations;

• Discuss investigation, PPRR or due diligence findings and recommendations with relevant departments/offices and/or, in close coordination with relevant departments/offices, discuss with appropriate authorities of borrowers/executing or implementing agencies ADB’s anticorruption policy requirements, and preventive and deterrence measures against integrity violations; and

• Oversee and ensure quality of all of OAI’s written work product, including but not limited to, overseeing the preparation and submission of reports to various committees the on resolution and disposition of complaints and investigations;

• Act as Secretariat to the Integrity Oversight Committee, to include quality control of cases presented to it.

• Supervise the design and administration of technical assistance projects to strengthen the awareness of the supreme audit institutions and other of ADB’s stakeholders;

• Lead OAI’s awareness raising initiatives and presents ADB’s anticorruption policies at internal and external forums; and provides training, as relevant, to advance the skills of staff, and external stakeholders, as relevant, in various aspects of preventing and address integrity violations in ADB and its projects.

• Keep current and abreast of developments in fields relevant to OAI’s work, and develop recommendations to Head, OAI to ensure that OAI maintains best practices in its work and delivery of its KRAs.

• Provide advice to ADB Management/relevant departments, offices and teams, as required and as appropriate, on integrity due diligence, conducting due diligence, and the implications and risks thereof on ADB transactions, operations, and financings.

• Collaborating in multilateral efforts to advance the harmonized agenda on anticorruption and integrity development activities.

Other

Undertakes any other tasks as assigned by Head, OAI.

Educational Requirements:

Master's Degree, or equivalent, in Law, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent related disciplines. CFE or related accreditations a plus.

Relevant Experience And Other Requirements:

• At least 15 years relevant professional experience and demonstrated technical competence in forensic and investigative techniques;
• Working knowledge of multilateral development finance institutions and their operations;
• Ability and experience liaising with government officials, and with members of Boards and senior management;
• Ability to lead, manage and provide guidance to a professional group of investigators, auditors, and lawyers, amongst others;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability and confidence to deal effectively and with appropriate confidentiality difficult integrity findings in a multicultural environment;
• International experience working in several countries;
• Understanding of how to evaluate integrity and reputational risks, and proven experience in making decisions based on judgment; and
• Understanding/awareness of international standards regarding anticorruption and anti-money laundering.

Core Competencies:

Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Develops and shares new theories and applications
• Develops other specialists in ADB and client organizations as a subject matter expert
• Convinces sophisticated clients to follow ADB's technical advice
• Focuses on creating depth in area of technical expertise within ADB

Client Orientation

• Leads complex client negotiations to achieve mutually agreeable outcomes
• Guides others on how to effectively involve diverse groups of stakeholders and clients in strategic planning
• Ensures consistent client satisfaction, particularly in highly sensitive and complex situations
• Proactively manages relationships with decision makers and opinion leaders that contributes to achieving ADB's goals

Achieving Results and Problem Solving

• Conducts complex analyses and reviews to achieve planned results
• Integrates projects and programs contributing to sector, country, and regional results
• Identifies and plans for future issues in programs and initiatives
• Designs operational processes, resources, and systems, to deliver higher quality results at lower cost
• Manages for results by planning staff resources, implementing, monitoring, and reporting outcomes

Working Together

• Leads the achievement of interdepartmental or multi-client project goals
• Builds sustainable and productive long-term relationships with strategic partners at Ministerial, Central Agency and Sector level while appreciating differing objectives and concerns
• Actively manages potential team conflict situations before they arise
• Builds a safe environment within teams where staff and clients feel comfortable to openly share differing views and opinions

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

• Diligently seeks and acts on feedback from internal and external stakeholders
• Consistently provides the appropriate level and amount of communication to internal and external stakeholders
• Develops approaches for information access and the dissemination of relevant knowledge solutions
• Stimulates the formation of novel and useful knowledge products and services

Innovation and Change

• Acts as a change sponsor to win the support of those who are resistant to Strategy 2020 or organizational changes
• Persuasively communicates the reasons for organization change, addressing concerns and encouraging thinking beyond possible immediate personal inconveniences
• Anticipates the need for changes in policies and procedures to increase the effectiveness of ADB's assistance
• Drives the development of a continuous improvement and openness to change culture throughout ADB

Managing Staff

• Ensures consistent and transparent application of staff policies in all situations, even when challenged by stakeholders
• Proactively manages the performance of all staff by delivering meaningful feedback about strengths, development areas, and performance issues at all opportunities
• Prioritizes staff management by building an open and supportive environment where all staff are focused on results, even in difficult situations
• Motivates staff to collaboratively achieve Departmental results and collectively share achievements
• Considers team strengths, development priorities, and divisional accountabilities, when distributing tasks and accountabilities

Leadership and Strategic Thinking

• Aligns words with actions
• Seeks opportunities to gain support and buy-in from internal and external stakeholders for ADB's vision, mission and strategy
• Motivates others who are unclear or not aligned with the priorities of Strategy 2020 by explaining the rationale and big picture supporting objectives
• Sought out to assist in aligning Departmental and organizational strategies and work plans with the needs of Strategy 2020
• Consistently involves current and potential stakeholders in designing and managing organizational changes needed to achieve ADB's strategic objectives

Accountability

• Consistently assumes responsibility for Divisional or Departmental actions by explaining successes, failures, and proposing remedial actions
• Invests significant time in creating a culture of accountability and responsibility by using experience and advice to guide others
• Share accountability to improve the Division or Departmental performance and effectiveness
• Quickly manages and resolves situations when accountabilities are not met

Inspiring Trust and Integrity

• Expresses views and behaves a manner that enforces ADB values and inspires others to follow
• Establishes an environment that encourages open communication and responsible information sharing
• Delivers on commitments, obligations, and promises
• Avoids abuse of power or authority in any circumstance
• Consistently applies and upholds ADB rules and code of conduct
• Takes prompt and consistent action to address unprofessional, improper, or unethical behavior, including possible misconduct and violations to ADB's anticorruption policy
• Acts promptly to address any situations of perceived, potential, or actual conflicts of interest
• Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with ADB rules

Immediate Reporting Relationships / Other Information:

• Supervisor: Head, OAI
• The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
  • Administrative Staff
  • National Staff
  • International Staff

Women are encouraged to apply.

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