| Reference # | ADB-HR-13-0307 |
|---|---|
| Position Title: | Senior Integrity Officer |
| Department | Office of Anticorruption and Integrity |
| Location | Manila, Philippines |
| Recruitment Type | National and Administrative |
| Date Posted | 28 May 2013 |
| Closing Date | 11 June 2013 , 5:00 p.m. (1700 Manila Time, 0900 GMT) |
Job Purpose:
To provide lead support in OAI’s project procurement-related reviews (PPRRs) by planning, conducting and reporting such reviews and participate in anticorruption capacity building for regional departments and executing/implementing agencies. Review and investigate complaints and allegations of fraud and corrupt practices, conflicts of interest, or abuse within OAI’s terms of office, ADB’s Integrity Principles and Guidelines, and other relevant policies and procedures, under the supervision of Director, OAI and designated International Staff (IS).
Expected Outcomes
Project Procurement Related Reviews
- Independently conducts spot reviews jointly with regional departments and lead PPRRs under minimal supervision.
- Prepares terms of reference to engage consultants to assist in PPRRs and spot reviews.
- Ensures the maintenance of well-organized PPRR files in PPRR management information system.
- Prepares exit presentation materials and presents PPRR results to government officials, ADB staff and other stakeholders.
- Prepares comprehensive PPRR reports containing findings and observations that describe the type and nature of deviations, deficiencies, and inappropriate or fraudulent practices and activities.
- Formulates recommendations and measures for administrative and procedural improvements.
- Discusses findings and recommendations in accordance with ADB’s Integrity Principles and Guidelines.
- Ensures indicators of fraud and corruption (red flags) from PPRRs are adequately supported and appropriately packaged for investigation.
- Monitors status of recommendations and conducts periodic follow-up regarding their status.
- Independently conducts spot reviews jointly with regional departments and lead PPRRs under minimal supervision.
- Prepares terms of reference to engage consultants to assist in PPRRs and spot reviews.
- Ensures the maintenance of well-organized PPRR files in PPRR management information system.
- Prepares exit presentation materials and presents PPRR results to government officials, ADB staff and other stakeholders.
- Prepares comprehensive PPRR reports containing findings and observations that describe the type and nature of deviations, deficiencies, and inappropriate or fraudulent practices and activities.
- Formulates recommendations and measures for administrative and procedural improvements.
- Discusses findings and recommendations in accordance with ADB’s Integrity Principles and Guidelines.
- Ensures indicators of fraud and corruption (red flags) from PPRRs are adequately supported and appropriately packaged for investigation.
- Monitors status of recommendations and conducts periodic follow-up regarding their status.
Investigations
- Independently investigates straightforward complaints, or allegations of fraud and corruption and participates actively in a team for more complex cases, by:
- Researching and obtaining relevant information and documents from internal and external sources;
- Assessing and evaluating such information;
- Assisting in the interviews of witnesses and persons of interest;
- Preparing terms of reference and work orders related to investigations; and
- Preparing investigative plans, inquiry letters to third parties, reports and notices.
- Independently handles straightforward presentations to the Integrity Oversight Committee (IOC) or participates actively in the preparation and presentation of more complex cases to the IOC or Appeals Committee.
- Handles the formulation and tracking of recommendations based on the investigative findings.
- Maintains well-organized investigative files (hard copy and electronic) and documentation.
- Independently investigates straightforward complaints, or allegations of fraud and corruption and participates actively in a team for more complex cases, by:
- Researching and obtaining relevant information and documents from internal and external sources;
- Assessing and evaluating such information;
- Assisting in the interviews of witnesses and persons of interest;
- Preparing terms of reference and work orders related to investigations; and
- Preparing investigative plans, inquiry letters to third parties, reports and notices.
- Independently handles straightforward presentations to the Integrity Oversight Committee (IOC) or participates actively in the preparation and presentation of more complex cases to the IOC or Appeals Committee.
- Handles the formulation and tracking of recommendations based on the investigative findings.
- Maintains well-organized investigative files (hard copy and electronic) and documentation.
Capacity building
- Supports OAI in the implementation of technical assistance projects, particularly for the capacity building and training of government agencies involved in the administration and implementation of ADB-financed activities.
- Assists in OAI’s anticorruption awareness raising activities, including preparing training materials and acting as a resource person or speaker on PPRRs.
- Supports OAI in the implementation of technical assistance projects, particularly for the capacity building and training of government agencies involved in the administration and implementation of ADB-financed activities.
- Assists in OAI’s anticorruption awareness raising activities, including preparing training materials and acting as a resource person or speaker on PPRRs.
Other Duties
- Assists with the maintenance of OAI’s case management and IT systems.
- Conducts research and provides advice on policies and procedures relevant to OAI’s terms of office.
- Provides relevant inputs to administrative documents, such as OAI’s Annual Report, and prepares administrative reports, such as back-to-office reports.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned as reflected in the incumbent’s work plan.
- Provides guidance to other OAI national staff, as assigned.
- Assists with the maintenance of OAI’s case management and IT systems.
- Conducts research and provides advice on policies and procedures relevant to OAI’s terms of office.
- Provides relevant inputs to administrative documents, such as OAI’s Annual Report, and prepares administrative reports, such as back-to-office reports.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned as reflected in the incumbent’s work plan.
- Provides guidance to other OAI national staff, as assigned.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Law, Information Sciences, Business Administration, or related fields; preferably with Master's Degree or equivalent. Professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or accredited coursework in investigations, anti-fraud or anti-corruption is an advantage.
Relevant Experience And Other Requirements:
Work experience
- At least 8 years experience in forensic accounting, performance auditing, financial analysis, administrative investigations, criminal or law enforcement, economic analysis, or other fields; and at least 4 years of supervisory experience
- At least 8 years experience in forensic accounting, performance auditing, financial analysis, administrative investigations, criminal or law enforcement, economic analysis, or other fields; and at least 4 years of supervisory experience
Technical knowledge
- Knowledge of the principles of corruption and fraud detection, investigation and reporting, and interpersonal skills necessary to interact successfully with witnesses, suspects and all other stakeholders in the process of assessing and resolving such concerns
- Ability to balance multiple work priorities effectively and adapt priorities within a very dynamic environment
- Ability to handle highly sensitive information requiring confidentiality
- Proven ability to work independently
- Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest ethical standards of professional and personal conduct, including ability to undergo a thorough professional, personal and financial background investigation with satisfactory results
- Demonstrated analytical skills with sound judgment
- Working knowledge of ADB-standard computer software.
- Knowledge of the principles of corruption and fraud detection, investigation and reporting, and interpersonal skills necessary to interact successfully with witnesses, suspects and all other stakeholders in the process of assessing and resolving such concerns
- Ability to balance multiple work priorities effectively and adapt priorities within a very dynamic environment
- Ability to handle highly sensitive information requiring confidentiality
- Proven ability to work independently
- Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest ethical standards of professional and personal conduct, including ability to undergo a thorough professional, personal and financial background investigation with satisfactory results
- Demonstrated analytical skills with sound judgment
- Working knowledge of ADB-standard computer software.
People and supervisory skills
- Able to mentor junior Administrative Staff (AS) to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review.
- Able to develop rapport internally and externally in a multicultural environment.
- Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to mentor junior Administrative Staff (AS) to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review.
- Able to develop rapport internally and externally in a multicultural environment.
- Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Core Competencies:
Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Applies updated advancements in own knowledge area to relevant tasks
- Applies knowledge and practical skills to independently perform some complex tasks
- Conveys the need to use updated project approaches
Client Orientation
- Delivers Divisional contributions across a variety of products and services to meet the needs of different clients
- Proposes options to clients that may better meet their needs than current approaches
- Defines and delivers to agreed standards with clients
Achieving Results and Problem Solving
- Conducts detailed research and analysis to determine appropriate methods for addressing the causes of issues
- Self-monitors achievement of results according to work plans
- Identifies different stakeholder needs and desired outcomes when planning for outcomes
- Independently solves problems and makes recommendations
Working Together
- Maintains collaborative relationships within the Department
- Works effectively with diverse colleagues in own and other Divisions and Departments
- Flexibly alters positions and adjusts previously stated points of view to support the group consensus
- Follows through on team priorities in the absence of a team leader
Communication and Knowledge Sharing
- Checks with audience’s level of understanding and awareness of required follow up actions
- Consistently seeks and addresses feedback on own performance
- Creates knowledge products endorsed for wider distribution
- Independently amends and clarifies messages and documents
Innovation and Change
- Actively supports work improvement and/or organizational change by work and deed
- Develops and adopts change plans to support Division initiatives on which one works
- Considers current and future client needs in proposing ideas
- Vocalizes early support for change
- Recommends inputs to new policies, systems and processes in immediate work area
Immediate Reporting Relationships / Other Information:
- Supervisor: Director and/or designated International Staff
- The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
- Administrative Staff (AS)
- The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
- Administrative Staff (AS)
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