Integrity Analyst, Manila

Closing date: Friday, 22 April 2016

Reference Number: 160260

Department: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity

Division: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity

Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters

Date Posted: Friday, April 8, 2016

Closing Date: Friday, April 22, 2016 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

Job Purpose

The position is responsible for providing technical support in the delivery of OAI's mandate, including the areas of investigations, project procurement-related reviews (PPRRs), integrity due diligence (IDDs) and awareness-raising. This will include input into the following activities: case intake, report writing, desktop research, data analysis, records/documents management, events management, consultant selection, statistics monitoring, IT-related and budget-related tasks. Expected Outcomes

Works independently on all or a combination of the following transactions and/or clearly defined areas, as assigned, under the supervision of International Staff and/or senior National Staff, in a manner that demonstrates appreciation for the confidential and sensitive nature of OAI's activities

Investigations

• Assists with the intake and recording of complaints and allegations of integrity violations.
• Undertakes preliminary screening of complaints and allegations of integrity violations.
• Ensures accuracy of investigative statistics data and conduct data analysis for effective conduct of investigations and forensic reviews.
• Provides appropriate investigation support to resolve complaints and allegations of fraud, corruption and other integrity violations.
• Monitors and reports status of these complaints.

Integrity Oversight Committee/Sanctions Statistics Management

• Oversees the preparation of reports and supporting documents for Integrity Oversight Committee (IOC) meetings.
• Accurately records IOC minutes and maintains evidence relied upon by the IOC.
• Maintains and updates all statistics and data on sanctions, appeals, reprimands, cautions, etc., and generates reports.

Due Diligence / Research

• Provides IDD support to ADB's recruitment due diligence, including the conduct of desktop background checks on recruitment candidates.
• Conducts due diligence and desktop research for internal and external parties, including witnesses, subjects of investigations, public and private sector entities.
• Monitors public information and secures databases with respect to entities of interest, maintains profiles for same and escalates for action.

• Contributes to preparation of reports relating to OAI's investigative, PPRR and IDD mandate, which document OAI's observations, findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Within defined guidelines, monitors status of recommendations, referrals, sanctions, compliance with ADB's Integrity Oversight Committee's requirements, and/or implementation of post-investigative and/or post-PPRR requirements, as assigned.
• Supports the planning and conducting of OAI field missions by assisting with planning, field work reporting and other activities.

Other duties

• Responsible for maintaining and organizing OAI's independent database (Magnum) by updating and uploading relevant documents.
• Contributes to OAI's recruiting and consultant selection activities.
• Supports OAI's MDB harmonization efforts through performance of relevant tasks, as assigned.
• Performs IT-related tasks to ensure the integrity and security of OAI data and systems.
• Performs budget-related tasks.
• Monitors OAI's internal and external publications, internet and other outreach media, and proactively recommends updates/enhancements.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by Head or Director, OAI, or other OAI staff, to facilitate delivery of outputs under OAI's mandate.

Core Competencies Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Deals with routine queries and correspondence in accordance with procedures
• Proactively seeks relevant development opportunities and submits for approval
• Produces summaries and frameworks by collecting and analyzing diverse information

Client Orientation

• Adjusts style and approach to respect and serve different clients
• Conveys messages by asking questions and using different approaches
• Identifies when a client issue requires escalation
• Responds to clients without prompts or reminders from senior colleagues

Achieving Results and Problem Solving

• Proposes solutions to minimize delays and setbacks in completing work
• Reviews all task objectives and achieves core deliverables
• Uses time management and organizational skills to promptly complete work to the required standard
• Delivers beyond the stated task objectives

Working Together

• Consistently works effectively with individuals of different views, culture, nationality, gender, and age
• Consistently seeks assistance when requirements are unclear
• Provides timely updates on relevant information
• Freely shares and seeks useful knowledge and to complete work

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

• Uses effective written and oral communication in preparing documents, presentations and interactions
• Asks questions to understand how to follow up on feedback
• Locates relevant information to expedite workflow

Innovation and Change

• Adopts new policies, systems and processes in a timely fashion
• Shares ideas for how work can be completed more effectively

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Business Administration, Law, Criminology, Investigative Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences or Accounting.

Relevant Experience

Work experience

• At least 5 years combined relevant experience in supporting investigative or audit work, demonstrating a progression to greater job responsibilities.
• Experience in multiple countries and/or with international organizations preferred.

Technical knowledge

• Strong research and intelligence gathering skills
• Strong familiarity with processes and systems required for detecting and investigating integrity violations, conducting due diligence and procurement reviews.
• Familiarity with Magnum and subscription platforms, such as World Check, Accuity Lexis-Nexis, Intella and other web-based research tools, an advantage.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills. Able to take a body of data and information, and organize the component ideas into a logical, comprehensible format for written and/or oral presentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of multilateral organizations' requirements, operations, policies. Specific knowledge of ADB's foundational documents, regulations, policies, guidelines, systems and procedures is an advantage.
• Must avoid any action, and in particular any kind of pronouncement, which may reflect unfavorably upon ADB. Must demonstrate the reserve and tact required as staff of an international organization. Required to exercise the utmost discretion in regard to matters of official business; in particular, OAI matters must be kept confidential.

People and leadership skills

• Able to liaise and work effectively with staff at all levels
• Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member
• Able to obtain the cooperation and assistance of persons-of-interest, form and convey observations and recommendations independently and with sensitivity

Reporting Relationships

• Supervisor: Designated International Staff and senior National Staff
• We encourage diversity in our workplace and support an inclusive work environment.