Senior Investigator

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Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Investigator will:

Contribute to the investigation of fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion and obstruction involving WBG operations in the specific region where hired. The Senior Investigator will be under the supervision of INT's Regional Team Leader for that specific region and a Manager, External Investigations and will:

a) Manage and develop investigative strategies, plans and processes;

b) Lead and contribute to investigations (which at times may be both major and/or complex) collect testimonial, documentary, photographic, visual and physical evidence through witness and subject interviews, company audits, site visits, database and open-source research, document analyses and integrity risk reviews;

c) Develop stand-alone work plans, objectively review work plans of other team members, lead or, as part of a larger team, substantially contribute to multiple different cases within an assigned portfolio;

d) Lead INT investigative missions, collaborate with and provide strategic advice to mission teams;

e) Collaborate with WBG operational colleagues including Task Teams, perform site visits, identify and debrief sources, and explore various INT databases to help identify real or perceived operational risks that can lead to pro-active case (a case not entirely based on a complaint) development;

f) Prepare, manage and deliver high quality case (e.g. Fact Memos, Investigative Plans, Interview Records, Notes to File and related case memos) and related investigative (Show Cause Letters, Final Investigative Reports, and all related briefing notes and memos) work products, in a thorough and timely manner;

g) Produce clear, concise and compelling reports and briefs;

h) Prepare, present and convincingly discus investigative findings, conclusions and recommendations at senior levels;

i) Maintain client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provide evidence-based advice, and solutions based on sound analysis and facts;

j) Liaise with other development partners including UN organizations to establish effective collaborations on matters of mutual interest;

k) Collaborate very closely with:

i. INT's Litigation Unit (SLU) to contribute to the preparation of Statements of Accusations and Evidence (SAEs), Settlement Agreements, Referral Reports, and Evidence Binders; and in preparing work products for the WBG's sanction system;

ii. INT's Preventive Services Unit (PSU) in performing outreach initiatives, including by scheduling, planning and delivering preventative and lessons learned training with regional operational staff and partners and contributing actively to the identification and mitigation of regional integrity risks on a proactive basis;

iii. Integrity Compliance Office (ICO) for successful completion of Settlement Agreements;

iv. INT's Internal Investigation Unit (IIU) to assess, strategize and, if necessary, jointly investigate hybrid cases (cases that have components that are both internal to WBG and external entities);

v. Relevant national authorities when necessary for successful conclusion of a case(s);

l) Develop an INT outreach plan for the region, as well as training materials for internal and external stakeholders.

m) Mentor and train junior staff;

n) Perform any other tasks as may be assigned for the successful operation of INT.

Selection Criteria

The Senior Investigator must have a comprehensive understanding of investigative frameworks and procedures, including in a non-law enforcement environment. In INT time is of essence, and quality and efficiency are key: the Senior Investigator must therefore have the demonstrated sound judgment and present recommendations on whether or not to start, when to start, continue or conclude an investigation in light of varying and competing circumstances even with a bare minimum facts available; the ability to develop stand-alone work plans and strategies, and objectively review work plans and strategies prepared by other colleagues in a timely manner; and demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop work programs, and be accountable for outputs and deadlines.

INT encourages innovation in the ways it conducts business for impactful results curiosity and ability to take informed risks and make smart decisions is therefore key: the Senior Investigator will have a clear advantage if they can demonstrate curiosity to introduce or try news methods, procedures, techniques, and technologies in investigation; have demonstrated art of persuasion in administrative investigative environment (with no powers to compel); and demonstrated ability to make smart decisions which at times may be risk based.

The Senior Investigator is required to have:

a) Graduate degree in law, criminal justice, criminology, business or public administration, civil engineering, qualification and experience in Investigative Journalism in financial crime, or other relevant areas, or equivalent practical experience.

b) A certification in the following areas will be a clear added advantage:

i) Document Examination;

ii) GIS and Remote Sensing;

iii) Public Procurement;

iv) Forensic Audit and Accounting

v) Fraud Examination (CFE)

vi) Crypto Currency Expert (CCE)

c) A minimum of eight years of relevant investigative, audit or related experience.

d) Substantial on-the ground investigative, audit or related experience in region is desirable.

e) A minimum of eight years drafting work products, preferably in investigations, audits or litigation, and/or procurement.

f) Demonstrated experience and skill with gathering, reviewing and analyzing investigative data, especially in relevant Regions.

g) Proficiency with MS Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).

h) Proficiency with case management systems and open-source investigative tools will be an advantage.

i) Highest personal integrity with demonstrated ability to handle investigative matters in a discreet and strictly confidential manner.

j) Willingness and flexibility to undertake mission travel in the relevant Region and/or other Regions of the world as circumstances may require, including in extremely challenging environments.

Language requirements

Fluency in one or two of the Region's major languages - Bahasa Indonesia, Hindi, Mandarin, Urdu and/or Vietnamese; is needed and will give qualified candidates a clear added advantage. In cases where a candidate declares that they speak any of the languages, such candidate will be tested. Candidates are required to state in their applications if they're fluent in either of these languages.