Job Vacancies at African Development Bank

Duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director RDNG and working closely with other Task Managers in the Agriculture and Agro-Industry Department, the Agriculture Finance and Rural Development Department, the Water and Sanitation Department, the Industry and Trade Development Department, etc., and with external stakeholders, the Senior Rural Infrastructure Engineer’s role includes but is not limited to the following:

• Undertake analytical work and provide technical guidance in the area of rural infrastructure and water resources, focusing on agriculture, water and agriculture infrastructure development, and advice on how to ensure sustainability of benefits of Bank-financed agricultural projects and programs in Nigeria.
• Identify opportunities for strategic collaboration with multilateral and bilateral donors in support of the agriculture and water sector in Nigeria, to increase the advantage effects of ADB’s loan and grant operations.
• Support RDNG in all rural infrastructure engineering and agriculture-related activities, including project development, implementation and supervision, and co-ordination with other stakeholders within the Bank as well as other donors and development partners.
• Contribute to the preparation of Country Strategy Papers, with particular reference to rural roads, water resources, and agriculture infrastructure development.
• Participate in the relevant sector donor-coordination meetings, sector wide approaches, and advise on sector policy issues.
• Assist where required in the development of the Bank’s policies, procedures and guidelines, and ensure their application.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to officials of executing agencies on sector issues and priorities, technical and operational aspects of projects, and Bank rules and procedures, including those for the procurement of works, goods and services, and disbursement activities.
• Provide active support to Government in facilitating loans/grants effectiveness.
• Assist country officials and implementing agencies in carrying out procurement and disbursement activities in accordance with Bank Group rules and procedures.
• Assist Government and implementation agencies in the utilization of revolving funds and preparation of quarterly reports and annual audit reports.
• Provide inputs in the review of tender evaluation reports and undertake the evaluation of technical and financial proposals for contracts relating to project implementation.
• Ascertain good performance of operations through regular supervision of portfolio operations, technical guidance and training of Borrowers on compliance with the Bank’s rules of procedure
• Collaborate with other Banks’ Units in reviewing the operations performance, preparing completion reports, etc., so as to ensure that the lessons drawn from the implementation of past operations are taken into account in new projects.
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Director

Requirement/Skills

• Hold at least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Civil Engineering combined Rural Infrastructure Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources Management, or related field;
• Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant professional experience in program/project design and management, broad knowledge of all rural infrastructure, water/agriculture sub-sectors, with specific experience in implementation and management of donor-funded projects in the rural infrastructure and irrigation sub-sector;
• Previous experience working in multilateral financial institutions or similar large organizations, and performing such roles as project preparing, appraising, supervising or implementing donor funded projects;
• Proven planning and organizational skills, with ability to think strategically and rapidly analyse and integrate diverse information from varied sources into conclusions and recommendations;
• In-depth knowledge of job-related social, economic and environmental development issues in the country;
• Proven ability to interact competently with Government and donor agencies on issues relating to aid coordination;
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English. Good practical knowledge of French and other languages would be an advantage;
• Having private sector experience will be an added advantage;
• Ability to work in a team and work in a multicultural environment;
• Ability to work effectively in partnership with clients and seek feedback to improve work processes;
• Communicate verbally and write effectively in English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language;
• Competences in the use of standard Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); knowledge of SAP is desirable;

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THE POSITION:

• The Chief Staff Integrity Investigation Officer shall conduct comprehensive investigations into allegations of misconduct committed by staff members of the Bank. Such misconduct shall not be related to fraud, corruption, coercion, collusion, obstructive practices or the offering receiving or soliciting of bribes, kickbacks or other personal benefits either in kind or otherwise in connection with Bank Group Financed or supported activities or any other Sanctionable Practice. At the end of such investigations, PIAC submits its report to the Human Resources Department and/or Senior Management which shall determine the appropriate action to be undertaken thereon.
• In undertaking investigations, the Chief Staff Integrity Investigation Officer shall maintain the highest standard of professional proficiency and integrity, and shall be guided by the ethos of confidentiality, fairness, equity and due diligence as well as ensuring that such investigations respect the precepts of due process and conform to the Bill of Rights and Obligations for Staff Members under Investigation for Misconduct. To achieve objectives, the Chief Staff Integrity Investigation Officer who shall report directly to the Division Manager PIAC.2, shall be empowered to:
• Operate procedures and mechanisms for ensuring confidentiality of the hotline facility, protection of the whistle-blowers and anonymous reporting of staff misconduct in the Bank;
• Receive, screen and investigate allegations or whistle-blowing on staff misconduct, assigned by the Division Manager PIAC.2;
• Employ surveillance measures deemed necessary and reasonable for the furtherance of investigations;
• Monitor and report regularly to the Manager PIAC.2 on the allegations received and screened and their investigation status and implementation of recommendations, as well as performance of any other tasks as instructed by the Manager;
• Monitor compliance with Bank Group’s policies, procedures and guidelines, relating to integrity and ethics and use of surveillance measuresfor the furtherance of investigations;
• Develop and manage the case management system, investigative tools, procedures, and mechanisms for staff misconduct investigations to enhance transparency and accountability;
• Participate in the preparation of work plans, progress reports, key performance indicators and annual reports for PIAC in consultation with PIAC.1;
• Monitor the implementation of investigation recommendations and report the status to the Division Manager PIAC.2;
• Contribute to Capacity Building & Awareness Raising in Staff Misconduct related matters;
• Recommend to Management for appropriate measures to be taken against Bank staff found to have engaged in misconduct and corrective measures where controls or existing procedures are found to be weak.

Job Description

The key duties and responsibilities of the Chief Staff Integrity Investigation Officer are to:

• Conduct and lead Investigation Teams in investigations into allegations of misconduct involving staff members of the Bank which are not related to fraud, corruption, coercion, collusion obstructive practices, or the offering receiving or soliciting of bribes, kickbacks or other personal benefits either in kind or otherwise in connection with Bank Group Financed or supported activities or any other Sanctionable Practice;
• Review and analyze allegations and whistleblowing information to determine relevancy and reliability, conduct sensitive interviews and other investigative research activities;
• Analyse and prioritize new allegations and whistle-blower information and assist in controlling and tracking allegations, investigations and findings;
• Conduct data-mining and analysis of Bank Group’s databases and systems to support investigation activities;
• Develop appropriate processes and investigation tools including a case management system and ensure compliance with chain of custody procedures, maintain case records, archives, testimonies and evidence;
• Develop and update internal manual of investigation procedures which sets out how to investigate misconduct in the Bank;
• Plan investigations and determine investigation objectives, scope, criteria, methodology to be used as well as staff and budget resources required to accomplish the assignment;
• Make decisions that are ethically based, transparent and take into account due process;
• Supervise fieldwork, control evidence and data collection and review documents and information gathered in the course of an investigation to ensure that investigation objectives are achieved; evidence protected and adequately support the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the investigation;
• Assist in supervising outsourced investigation assignments and ensuring appropriate deadlines and processes for work products of the highest standards;
• Provide leadership to staff in a group investigation and assist in evaluating work-load, quality assurance as well as take responsibility for the outcomes of the team’s investigations;
• Provide statistical analyses of both on-going and completed investigations into staff misconduct cases and providing regular tracking to the Division Manager PIAC.2;
• Prepare Investigation Reports relating to investigative findings, discuss and defend the findings, conclusions and recommendations;
• Prepare, review and edit required written outputs of the highest quality with logical and clear presentations of investigative findings;
• Contribute in conjunction with the Division Managers in PIAC.1 and PIAC.2 to the prevention efforts in the Bank including staff awareness in staff misconduct related matters;
• Review the results of preliminary inquiries to determine availability of sufficient evidence of wrongful conduct or irregularity to warrant comprehensive investigation;
• Conduct specially sensitive and complex interviews and investigations;
• Prepare Management Implication Reports resulting from internal control weaknesses giving rise to the occurrence of an investigative event;
• Monitor the implementation of investigation recommendations to prevent reoccurrence of such irregularities and safeguard the assets and image of the Bank;
• Prepare Quarterly Activity Reports containing the status of allegations, preliminary reviews and assignment progress for the attention of the Manager PIAC.2;
• Participate in the preparation and representation of PIAC at Board hearings;
• Prepare the Division’s reports on misconduct and contribute to the preparation of the Work Program and Budget, and Annual Reports of the Department;
• Contribute to PIAC’s program development, policy and strategy formulation and updating;
• Liaise with sister institutions on information exchange and harmonization activities and collaborate in multilateral efforts to mitigate the risks of misconduct in Bank activities.
• Contribute to special initiatives/projects and undertake other ad hoc assignments upon request by the Manager or Director

Requirement/Skills

• Hold at least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in law, criminology, forensic auditing or related field.
• Professional Qualifications in staff misconduct examination would be an added advantage.
• Certification in fraud examinations and membership of professional organisations for workplace investigations are desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of of extensive and progressive experience in investigative works, preferably investigations relating to professional misconduct in a corporate or governmental setting
• Experience in working and living in Africa.
• Substantial experience in investigative work, preferably investigations relating to professional misconduct in public or private sector, such experience may include extensive knowledge in business ethics and compliance, internal fraud and abuse and/or investigations into alleged professional unethical behaviors in a corporate or government setting.
• 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 discussions and to elicit critical information from uncooperative witnesses.
• Strong organizational 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 effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of the Bank standard software applications (Word, Excel. Power point).