Job Description

The Integrity Specialist will provide policy advice and support to the Advisor and the Head, OAI, and contributes to the formulation, implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures, guidelines and related contractual and legal arrangements relevant or necessary for ADB to successfully implement its integrity-related strategies and policies. The Integrity Specialist will also contribute to the (i) planning, implementation, and supervision of OAI’s goals, strategies, administration and work planning in support of ADB’s overall goals; and (ii) capacity development and knowledge services on ADB’s integrity-related strategies and policies.

The incumbent will report to Advisor, OAI and will supervise National and Administrative staff.

Responsibilities a. Policymaking and Advice

• Advises and assists with (i) enhancing, updating, and monitoring the implementation of ADB’s policies and procedures in the areas of fraud and corruption detection and prevention, anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), and tax transparency and tax integrity; and (ii) ensuring that these and other international best practice standards are appropriately adopted in ADB’s project-related and institutional operations.
• Contributes to the adoption of an effective program for detecting and managing integrity risks in ADB-financed projects and among ADB staff by appropriate interventions at various stages of the project cycle; and develops and updates relevant prevention tools, including guidelines, presentations, methodologies, etc., in coordination with the relevant departments/offices.
• Advises ADB departments/offices on mitigation and prevention of integrity-related risks at all stages of ADB’s projects and other ADB activities, including policy and legal advice to ensure that integrity risks are appropriately managed and mitigated
• Contributes to multilateral efforts to advance harmonization or convergence in the agenda, policies and practices on anticorruption and integrity
• Provides advisory services to other ADB departments/offices in relation to potential exposures to fraud, corruption, and other prohibited practices (referred to as ‘integrity violations’).
• Provides advice on legal and contractual support, including reviewing and providing inputs on ADB policies and processes outside of OAI but related to its mandate.
• Engages in dialogue with clients and prepares knowledge solutions with colleagues and development partners in relation to policies and procedures on fraud and corruption prevention, whistleblower policy, investigations procedures, integrity due diligence, sanctions screening and analysis, and tax integrity.
• Recommends policies, processes, and procedures to improve OAI’s methodologies and related templates.
• Provides expert advice for mitigating and preventing integrity violations from occurring in all stages of ADB’s projects and other ADB activities.
• Delivers high quality and timely briefing materials for Head, OAI, Directors, AIDD and AIPD, and Advisor, OAI; supports OAI’s outreach and anticorruption awareness-raising programs including the development of preventive tools; identifies proactive investigative targets; develops and expands OAI’s profiling database; and develops information that may be used for case prioritization.

• Discusses the impacts and outcomes of OAI’s work on related ADB activities with concerned staff and external experts, other third parties and, when appropriate, authorities of ADB's member countries.
• Provides advice to project teams to minimize integrity risks in ADB activities by using information available to OAI.
• Develops and implements technical assistance related to OAI’s mandate when required.
• Conducts training, seminars, and workshops when required and facilitates meetings to foster understanding of ADB's Anticorruption Policy requirements.
• Builds partnerships and liaises with other departments/offices to ensure maximum institutional effectiveness and impact from OAI's efforts and deliverables.

• Supports OAI management in the recruitment of OAI staff, consultants and contractors.
• Supervises the performance of reporting staff, consultants and/or contractors, provides clear direction, regularly monitors and conveys feedback on performance.
• Assists in any other matters as required by Advisor or Head, OAI or delegates and undertakes other activities to further OAI’s mandate that may be assigned.
  

  Qualifications

  Relevant Experience & Requirements
  • A University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law or relevant fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
  • At least 6 years of relevant professional experience including international work experience.
  • Experience in international organizations working in several countries in the areas of integrity, investigations, due diligence, or corporate governance.
  • International experience working in several countries, with diverse groups and issues.
  • Established reputation for integrity, sound judgment, fairness and discretion;
  • Ability to perform under pressure and interact with others, with the utmost diplomatic and professional manner at all times;
  • Strong teamwork skills;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including the 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.
  • Strong emotional intelligence with excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to exercise sound and independent judgment, prudence and maturity in complex and sensitive cases.
  • Ability to work with discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
  • Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS3 and IS4.
  
  General Considerations
  
  The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.
  
  ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.
  
  ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
  
  Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.