Employment

Director, designated Professional Staff (PS) and/or National Officer (NO)

To assist OAGI staff in review of complaints and allegations of fraudulent and corrupt practices, conflicts of interest, or abuse within OAGI’s terms of office and under ADB’s Integrity Principles and Guidelines and other relevant policies and procedures, through audit and investigative activities, including researching and analyzing ADB and other records and information to gather background information and assess allegations; conduct research and audit steps to support project procurement-related activities; develop and maintain electronic and other working papers and records; and other activities to support OAGI.

Investigation/Audit Strategy, Approach and Techniques
Ensures effective conduct of investigations and audits by executing appropriate investigation and audit procedures and inspection techniques to resolve complaints and allegations of fraud, corruption and other wrongdoing, and monitoring and reporting on status of these complaints; and assists in planning and conducting project procurement-related audits by executing a flexible audit program including risk analysis.

Investigation/Audit Execution
Carries out procedures to assess potential areas of fraud or corruption and assists in formulation of guidelines for adoption of consistent investigation procedures covering ADB projects and staff; assesses compliance with existing policies, systems and procedures, including contracts and agreements; and identifies deficiencies and weaknesses in internal controls.

Investigation/Audit Report Preparation
Contributes to preparation of comprehensive investigation and audit reports containing findings and observations that describe the type and nature of deviations, deficiencies and inappropriate or fraudulent practices and activities; formulates recommendations and measures for administrative and procedural improvements; discusses findings and recommendations in accordance with ADB’s Integrity Principles and Guidelines; monitors status of recommendations; and conducts periodic follow-up regarding their status.

Other Duties
Participates in investigative and other OAGI missions, and contributes to the preparation of the back-to-office reports; participates in or undertakes research activities under supervision of designated OAGI staff as a basis to advise other Departments/Offices in the deterrence and detection of fraud, and limiting their occurrence through the establishment of effective controls. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director, OAGI or other OAGI staff to facilitate the disposition and resolution of allegations of fraud, abuse and other inappropriate practices.

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Can perform the job independently
- Recognizes and corrects things that are wrong
- Can answer all routine queries and questions

Client Orientation
- Sees colleagues and other departments as clients as well as external contacts
- Speaks and acts with respect towards clients
- Makes changes to help clients when their needs change

Achieving Results
- Manages time to ensure work is completed to deadlines and targets
- Prioritizes to ensure important deadlines are met
- Manages obstacles to getting work done

Working Together
- Regularly assists others in their work
- Has supportive and cooperative relationships with other colleagues in the team
- Complements the work of other team members

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Learns new things and keeps knowledge and skills up to date
- Volunteers for training and development
- Explains new methods of work to colleagues and voluntarily shares useful information

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: Business Administration, Accounting, Law, and Information Sciences

Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level.

At least 5 years combined relevant experience in audit and investigative work involving fraud and corruption, demonstrating a progression to greater job responsibilities, and preferably including experience in multiple countries and/or with international organizations.

Thorough knowledge of the principles of internal control and fraud detection, investigation and reporting, and interpersonal skills necessary to interact successfully with other parties in the process of evaluating compliance and internal control and security requirements.

Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to take a body of data and information, and organize the component ideas into a logical sequence for written and/or oral presentation, taking into account the need to express the overall concepts clearly and explain the sometimes complex interrelationships among the findings and recommendations; ability to determine which details are appropriate to include, and which should be omitted, based on the intended purpose, scope and audience of the presentation; ability to present the resulting information in clear, concise, grammatical English, either orally or in writing as the situation may require.

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively meet and interact with auditees ADB-wide and work as a team member in OAG; ability to obtain the cooperation and assistance of auditees, convey findings unemotionally and without personal criticism; and ability to draft recommendations that will address the deficiencies, taking account of related auditee operations.

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of multilateral organizations’ requirements, operations, policies, particularly the Anticorruption policy, systems, records, and procedures embodied in the multilateral organizations’ Charter, Board and policy papers, fund regulations, the Operations Manual, the Project Administration Instructions, the Administrative Orders and Circulars, particularly those relating to the Code of Conduct and disciplinary procedures, and other relevant documents.

In carrying out his/her functions, he/she shall avoid any action, and in particular any kind of pronouncement, which may reflect unfavorably upon ADB. He/she shall bear in mind the reserve and tact incumbent upon them by reason of employment with an international organization, and is required to exercise the utmost discretion in regard to matters of official business. He/she shall keep all OAGI matters, whether written or oral, confidential. In particular, he/she may not: (a) communicate any unpublished information known to him/her by reason of her employment to any person within or outside of ADB whom they know or should know is not authorized by ADB to receive such information; or (b) use, or allow the use of, unpublished information known to him/her by reason of her consultancy with ADB to private advantage, directly or indirectly, or for any interest contrary to the interests of ADBl. In carrying out the above obligations, which shall continue after separation from ADB, he/she shall scrupulously observe the rules and procedures established by ADB to protect unpublished information.

The Asian Development Bank's vision is a region free of poverty. Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries. ADB's Headquarters in Manila generally recruits its administrative staff locally from the Philippines. ADB offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package applicable to local staff. While the position advertised is for ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside its Headquarters at the discretion of Management.

Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-AS08-120(2)-OAGI and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address LS-jobs@adb.org no later than 10 July 2008, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.

Due to the volume of applications, ADB will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact shortlisted candidates. Applications from qualified ADB staff will be considered before external applications.

Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.