Principal Integrity Specialist United Nations Development Programme Experience: 3 to 5 Years Kabul, Afghanistan Apply By: 30-10-2024

As a Principal Integrity Specialist, you will lead the integrity due diligence (IDD) function within AIPD as part of OAI’s second line of defense responsibility. You will help ensure the correct application of ADB’s policies and procedures for identifying, mitigating and managing integrity and associated reputational risks in ADB Sovereign Operations (ASO), Nonsovereign Operations (NSO), and Institutional activities. You will also help ADB: (i) adhere to its tax integrity, and anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) policy and procedures; (ii) manage OAI’s activities to address the risks of sanctions in ADB’s operations; and (iii) manage the technical assistance programs with development member countries in the area of AML/CFT and tax integrity.

You will:

 Lead the IDD Function:

• Ensure the effective functioning, planning and deployment of resources and capabilities of OAI’s IDD function.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and updating of instructions and guidelines for implementing an integrity risk management framework for ASOs, NSOs, and institutional activities, which covers all stages of a projects’ life cycle, under the guidance of the Director, AIPD.
• Contribute to the development, updating, and management of the implementation of methodologies, procedures and tools relating to IDD, including technology solutions, that assist with the identification and assessment of integrity risk (i) posed by entities or persons directly or indirectly associated counterparties (party risk) or (ii) arising from the use of intermediate jurisdictions, material related-party transactions or other features related to the structuring of the project (project risk), under the guidance of Director, AIPD.
• Advise relevant departments and offices on risk mitigation and management measures, including project monitoring, that are appropriate and proportionate for integrity risk identified in ASOs, NSOs, and institutional areas under the guidance of Director, AIPD.

Contribute to Internal and External Capacity Building:

• Develop and deliver presentations, seminars, trainings and workshops to foster an understanding of ADB’s integrity policies and related integrity risk management practices.
• Manage the preparation, management, and implementation of technical assistance programs related to AML/CFT approaches, methodology and controls and enhancing tax integrity of ADB development member countries.
• Collaborate with other OAI divisions and external stakeholders in developing, and disseminating OAI knowledge products and sharing best practices.
• Represent OAI/AIPD and contribute to relevant internal and external outreach activities where required and as directed by the Director, AIPD.

Supervise Staff:

• Provide clear direction and regular feedback on the performance of the IDD function and the technical assistance programs on AML/CFT and tax integrity.
• Coach and mentor multi-disciplinary teams and ensure their continuous learning and development.

Others:

• Regularly update the Director, AIPD on the team’s activities.
• Undertake other work that may be assigned by the Head, OAI or Director, AIPD.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Project Management, Finance, or related fields; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position may be considered.
• Professional relevant qualifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or similar professional certifications are an advantage.
• At least 12 years of relevant integrity risk management and compliance-related experience in an international context demonstrating progression of responsibilities, including leading projects, conducting capacity-building activities, and experience in implementing development projects.
• International experience working in several countries.
• Familiarity in development work and activities.
• Established reputation for integrity, fairness, and discretion in dealing with others, externally and internally.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and conceptualization (developing viable solutions based on an understanding of institutional perspective and needs) skills.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English, including the ability to concisely discuss issues and recommendations at senior levels and to produce complex and compelling briefs, reports, papers, etc.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English and local language.

Source: https://www.adb.org/careers/240698