Opening on: March 10, 2022 at 06:00pm (China Standard Time) Closing on: March 31, 2022 at 06:00pm (China Standard Time) Based in: Shanghai, China Target Market: Global recruitment
ABOUT The New Development Bank (“NDB”) is inviting applications for two positions in the Ethics and Investigation Division. One of the positions will focus on ethics and the other on investigations work, noting that both functions will have points of intersection.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB Reporting to the Chief of the Ethics and Investigations Division, the incumbents will assist the Chief in: 1. Formulating, reviewing and implementing ethics and investigations related policies, procedures and guidelines; 2. Handling complaints and investigations related to: (i) violations of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for staff members and personnel; (ii) violations of the Code of Conduct for Board Officials; (iii) Whistleblower Procedure and/or allegations of misconduct; (iv) Staff Grievance Mechanism; (v) integrity violations and prohibited practices; and (vi) environmental, social and governance matters.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to: 1. Formulating, reviewing and implementing/disseminating the policies, procedures and guidelines relating to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics as applicable for the Board, Management, Staff and other relevant stakeholders of the Bank, respectively; 2. Providing ethics-related advisory in respect of areas including, but not limited to: 1) Matters under the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, such as conflicts of interest, outside activities, gifts and entertainment, personal trading and investment activities etc. 2) Matters under the Code of Conduct for Board Officials, such as confidentiality, conflicts of interest etc. 3. Acting as focal point for receipt of: 1) Internal complaints from NDB’s staff, Senior Management, and Board Officials; 2) External complaints from NDB’s external stakeholders. 4. Performing preliminary assessments of admissibility of complaints and grievances under relevant policies and guidelines. 5. Formulating and administering the policies, procedures and guidelines for conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct such as workplace harassment, sexual harassment, retaliation, abuse of authority, fraud and corruption etc. 6. Plan, manage and conduct complex investigations into misconduct and/or wrongdoing in a timely manner by: 1) Conducting preliminary assessments into allegations to determine their relevance and credibility, document the outcome and prepare next steps for review and decision making of the Chief; 2) Conduct investigations whilst respecting confidentiality and professional standards, NDB policies, procedures and guidelines, including conduct of relevant interviews and analysis of documentary and electronic evidence; 3) Prepare investigative reports and other written products of the highest quality, presenting findings, conclusions and recommendations succinctly and accurately to enable decision-making of the Bank’s senior management in regards to disciplinary, administrative or other corrective actions as applicable. 7. Following up on management action on investigation recommendations. 8. Contributing to the Division’s advisory and communication activities by: 1) Providing advice and guidance to staff and management regarding ethics and investigation matters and escalating matters or queries to the Chief in a timely manner where necessary; 2) Providing training and advocacy to all stakeholders as necessary. 9. Facilitating the design and implementation of appropriate grievance and/or appeals mechanisms, if applicable. 10. Providing periodic and regular update to the President/Senior Management and the Board on: 1) Preparation and execution of the compliance management plan in regards to ethics and investigations; 2) Status updates on all ethics and investigation related matters. 11. Contribute to the development of professional practices in the Division, including maintaining, updating and developing procedures, practices and tools for the conduct of investigations. 12. Advancing partnerships, liaising and networking with peer international organizations, law enforcement and statutory and/or other bodies in the fields of ethics and investigations. 13. Formulating communication strategies for external engagement and dissemination of NDB’s ethics and investigation functions as needed; and 14. Perform all other tasks as may be assigned by the Chief.
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS 1. Minimum of 9 years of relevant professional experience in a multilateral development bank, international organization such as the United Nations or international financial institution in the areas of ethics and/or investigations. 2. In-depth knowledge of internationally recognized corporate governance and integrity standards. 3. Demonstrated knowledge of administrative law and internal justice systems. 4. In-depth knowledge of ethics and compliance programmes. 5. Acute analytical skills to plan, conduct and manage complex investigations and/or fraud control and ethics programs. 6. English fluency (written and spoken) is essential. 7. Exceptional strategic thinking, leading change, problem solving, communication, conflict management and resolution and interpersonal skills with high resilience and drive in achieving objectives and goals. 8. Relevant experience in a multi-cultural work environment fostering a climate of teamwork and collaboration. 9. Master’s degree or equivalent in law, criminology, accounting or closely related fields. Admission to the Bar will be an asset; Certified Fraud Examiner will be an asset.
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