(Associate) Integrity Officer

Job Vacancy | Friday, May 30, 2025

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  • Reference Number 250416 Position Level TL 4/5 Department Office of Anticorruption and Integrity Division Investigations Division Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Friday, May 30, 2025 Closing Date Monday, June 16, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

    Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

    Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

    Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

    The position of (Associate) Integrity Officer is assigned to the Investigations Division (AIID) within the Office of Anticorruption and Integrity (OAI). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

    You will report to designated International Staff and Officer.

    Your Role

    As an (Associate) Integrity Officer, you will conduct investigations into allegations of integrity violations like fraud, corruption, and other integrity violations associated with ADB operations. Your role also extends to the assessment of allegations of and investigation of staff misconduct, including workplace harassment, sexual harassment, retaliation, and other breaches of ADB's Code of Conduct.

    You will:

    a. Conduct Investigations

  • Assess reports of integrity violations and propose the required OAI response:
  • Engage with complainants to clarify allegations and manage expectations;
Collect and review information from internal and external sources; Interview witnesses and draft terms of reference for external support; Analyze findings and recommend investigation or closure following assessment criteria; Coordinate with investigation teams and ADB departments; Support intake metrics, trend analysis, and reporting. Investigate allegations of integrity violations: Research and obtain relevant information and documents from internal and external sources; Assess and evaluate information gathered; Conduct interviews of witnesses and persons of interest; Draft investigative plans, inquiry letters to third parties, findings letters, investigation reports and notices, and terms of reference and work orders related to investigations; Present and track recommendations to OAI management on investigation outcomes. Recommend remedial actions to ADB's independent committees. Participate in the preparation and presentation of more complex cases to the Integrity Enforcement Committee (IEC). Review, reports on, and provide recommendations concerning appeals received. Conduct review of reinstatement applications and provide recommendations to Director, AIID and/or the IEC. Conduct related integrity due diligence-related research and reporting when required. Analyze data from OAI's case management system to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Assist the Internal Investigation Team with investigations into allegations of Staff misconduct.

b. Support Policy-Related Matters

Support AIID and OAI generally in the development of OAI-specific procedures, guidelines (including Investigation and Enforcement Framework revisions) and related templates and documents. Conduct research and advice on procedures relevant to the investigation and processing of alleged integrity violations. Help with OAI's review of ADB's policies, procedures, guidelines, and policy papers. Support OAI's review of harmonized materials that facilitate ADB's participation in international financial institutions' cross debarment and integrity matters. Provide support for OAI's contributions to ADB's governance work (e.g., Governance Thematic Group).

c. Support Knowledge Management

Contribute to integrity-related guidelines and practices to implement ADB's Investigation and Enforcement Policy. Help with ADB's anticorruption awareness raising activities, including providing training materials, being a resource person or speaker, and drafting articles/blogs.

D. Others

Be a focal person for one or more of OAI's clients and subject areas. Provide input to OAI's administrative documents, including OAI's Annual Report and back-to-office reports. Perform other responsibilities as assigned and reflected in the your work plan.

Qualifications

You will need:

Bachelor's degree in an area relevant field such as law (including ethics law), corporate governance, human resources, criminal justice, law enforcement, behavioral psychology, or related disciplines, preferably with additional advanced training. Professional qualifications including Juris Doctor, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or accredited coursework in investigations, anti-fraud or anti-corruption are an advantage. At least 5 years relevant combined experience, in investigations involving fraud, corruption and other white-collar violations; and financial and procurement oversight. Experience in multilateral development organizations' requirements, operations, systems, and policies, related to anticorruption, would be an advantage. Working knowledge of the conduct of administrative investigations. Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English. Fluency in another language spoken in one or more of ADB's developing member countries is an advantage. Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment and develop positive professional relationships internally and externally. Demonstrate adoptability in the workplace. Demonstrate unbiased judgement and prudence when faced with complex and sensitive cases. Ability to maintain the highest ethical standards of professional and personal conduct, including ability to undergo a thorough professional, personal and financial background investigation with satisfactory results Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL4 and TL5.

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

Paid leave (including parental) Medical and health benefits Life and other insurance plans Staff development Retirement plan Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

Additional Information

This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff’s particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff’s performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

Multiple positions at various grades may be filled from this opening.

Actual position title and grade will be based on your qualifications, experience and job scope that will be assigned to the selected candidates.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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ADB wants 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.

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