Apply: AfDB Chief Staff Investigation Officer

Deadline: 15 March, 2022

Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Chief Staff Integrity Investigation Officer.

AfDB’s mission is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and lead investigation teams in investigations into allegations of misconduct involving staff members of the bank
  • Review and analyse allegations and whistleblowing information to determine relevance and credibility, conduct sensitive interviews and other investigative activities
  • Analyse and prioritise new allegations and whistle-blower information and assist in processing, managing and tracking allegations, investigations and findings
  • Conduct searches and analysis of bank group’s databases and systems to support investigation
  • Develop appropriate processes and investigation tools
  • Develop and update internal investigation manual and procedures
  • Develop investigation plans including the determination of investigation objectives, scope, criteria, methodology, staff and budget resources required to accomplish investigative assignments
  • Make decisions that are transparent and based on integrity, ethics, and in line with prescribed due process
  • Supervise fieldwork, manage evidence collection, storage and review documents and information gathered in the course of investigations
  • Ensure that the conclusions of investigations are adequately supported by findings of fact and evidence
  • Lead the development of a specialised work stream to enhance investigations into allegations of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment against or affecting bank staff, and work with relevant stakeholders on policy development, referrals and victim support
  • Assist in supervising outsourced investigation assignments, ensuring appropriate deadlines and processes for work products of the highest professional standards
  • Provide leadership to staff in group investigations and assist in evaluating work load, quality assurance and taking responsibility for the investigative processes and outcomes
  • Provide statistical analyses of both ongoing and completed investigations of staff misconduct cases, providing regular tracking to division manager
  • Prepare investigation reports relating to investigative findings, evidence, conclusions and recommendations
  • Prepare, review and edit required written communications and outputs of the highest professional quality with logical and clear presentations of investigative findings
  • In conjunction with the division managers in PIAC.1 and PIAC.2, support the integrity promotion efforts in the bank
  • Review the results of preliminary inquiries to determine availability of sufficient evidence of wrongful conduct or irregularity to warrant comprehensive investigation
  • Prepare management implication reports resulting from internal control weaknesses or inadequacies identified in the course of investigations
  • Monitor the implementation of investigation recommendations for follow-up, process reviews and improvement
  • Prepare quarterly activity reports containing the status of allegations, preliminary reviews, assignment progress and significant issues for the attention of the manager PIAC.2
  • Prepare the division’s reports on misconduct and contribute to the preparation of the work programme and budget, and annual reports of the office

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Law, Criminology, Forensic Auditing or a related field
  • Professional qualifications in staff misconduct examination will be an added advantage
  • Certification in fraud examinations and membership of professional organisations for workplace investigations (desirable)
  • Seven years, minimum, of extensive and progressive experience in investigative work, preferably investigations relating to professional misconduct in a corporate or governmental setting including investigations into SEAH
  • Experience in working and living in Africa
  • Substantial experience in investigative work, preferably investigations relating to professional misconduct in public or private sector
  • Excellent knowledge of international standards of rights and obligations of employees under administrative investigation for misconduct
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
  • Proven ability to clearly and concisely prepare, present, discuss and defend issues, findings and recommendations at senior levels and to produce complex and compelling briefs, reports, papers, etc
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team/task force as participant or team leader and with senior officials internally and externally
  • Strong interviewing skills, including ability to focus on discussions and to elicit critical information from uncooperative witnesses
  • Strong organisational and analytical ability with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and manage challenges
  • Integrity, good judgment, fairness and discretion in dealing with staff and external parties
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Strong client orientation
  • Effective team work and relationship management
  • Ability to communicate verbally and write effectively in English or French
  • Competence in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other bank standard applications

To apply and for more information, click here.

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