Asian Development Bank - Integrity Specialist

INTEGRITY SPECIALIST August 2021

ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

2 About the Asian Development Bank (ADB) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 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 its Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.

The position is assigned in the Prevention and Compliance Division (AIPD) within the Office of Anticorruption and Integrity (OAI).

Underpinned by ADB’s zero tolerance for corruption, OAI aligns with ADB’s commitment to strengthen governance across Asia and the Pacific as it mitigates integrity risks, investigates integrity violations, and promotes integrity among ADB’s stakeholders. OAI leads ADB’s integrity initiatives and comprises the Office of the Head, the Investigations Division (AIID) and AIPD. AIPD raises awareness of and promotes ADB’s Anticorruption Policy and ADB’s role in combatting money laundering and the financing of terrorism; provides knowledge products and services; and develops and implements policy and capacity development activities for ADB stakeholders and developing member countries related thereto.

AIPD also conducts proactive integrity reviews; recommends measures to mitigate or reduce integrity risks; and serves as ADB’s focal point and independent advisor on money laundering and financing of terrorism, tax integrity and other integrity risks.

To view the ADB Organizational Chart, please click here.

3 The Role Role:

Integrity Specialist

Reports to:

Director Prevention and Compliance Division

Location:

Metro Manila, Philippines (remote upon consideration for the time being)

Salary:

Competitive salary with benefits

Job Summary The Integrity Due Diligence function within AIPD, supporting OAI’s mandate, (i) strives to proactively identify, evaluate and minimize fraud and corruption risks, anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/ CFT) integrity risks, tax integrity risks, and related reputational risks affecting ADB or its operations; (ii) provides advisory support to other departments in relation to the management of such risks; and (iii) leads the implementation, execution and coordination of technical assistance programs in the areas of AML/CFT and tax integrity standards (DMCs).

The Integrity Specialist will conduct both complex and non-complex reviews and assessments to identify and address such risks to ADB, which includes independent and objective assessments on ultimate beneficial ownership structures and controls, and the management of risks pertaining to entities that participate, or are looking to participate, in ADB-financed, supported, or administered activities.

The position will work within a framework of broad policies, principles and goals, applying a high degree of autonomy in the selection of work methods.

The incumbent will report to the Director Prevention and Compliance Division and may supervise national staff and administrative staff.

4 Responsibilities • Conducts complex and non-complex integrity due diligence (IDD), including tax IDD, in accordance with relevant policies and procedures’ research and reporting, which includes conducting desktop research, oversight reviews of project-level assessments, as well as reviewing approved and proposed ADB projects, structures and jurisdictions; organizing field research, collating and analyzing data; assessing integrity-related, ML/TF, tax integrity and reputational risks to ADB; and preparing conclusions and recommendations with respect to ADB’s risk exposure to entities of interest.

• Assesses the extent to which intermediate jurisdictions are present in project structures, and presents potential tax transparency, price transfer, related party transactions, money laundering and/or other risks.

• Assesses potential noncompliance with tax reporting and anti-money laundering/combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements in ADB projects.

• Recommends actions that ADB can undertake to strengthen tax integrity and transparency, anti-fraud, anticorruption and AML/CFT measures in projects.

• Reviews and, as necessary, helps draft appropriate disclosure language for project documents.

• Actively liaises with other offices as one of OAI’s IDD focal points.

• Undertakes rigorous analysis of results to provide relevant conclusions and recommendations.

• Conducts complex and non-complex employment screening due diligence, including the conduct of desktop background checks on recruitment candidates.

• Conducts pro-active monitoring of entities for profiling/data collection, analysis and advisory action, as required.

• As required, performs complex and non-complex IDD reviews for ADB procurement and consultant recruitment

activities, including institutional suppliers and contractors.

• Contributes to, or drives the execution of, technical assistance to developing member countries in relation to tax integrity and AML/CFT • Performs any other related matter, including the preparation of reports, analyses and advisories, as required.

• Recommends and assists in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines, as necessary to facilitate the delivery of OAI’s mandate.

• Provides advisory services to other ADB departments/ offices in relation to potential exposures to fraud, corruption, and other inappropriate practices.

• Provides advice to other departments/offices in ADB, with respect to potential exposures to fraud, corruption, money laundering, financing of terrorism, tax evasion, tax transparency, and other risks and prohibited practices.

• Conducts seminars and workshops, delivers presentations, facilitates meetings to foster an understanding of ADB’s policies and procedures on anticorruption and AML/CFT, and disseminates capacity development tools and lessons learned.

• Develops and delivers effective outreach and training programs by applying lessons learned from the performance of staff duties and responsibilities.

• Provides coaching and mentoring to the OAI team, to ensure the on-going learning and development of individuals.

• Supports OAI management in the recruitment of OAI staff and consultants.

• Supervises the performance of reporting staff, consultants and/or contractors, provides clear direction, regularly monitors and conveys feedback on performance.

• Undertakes other work that may be assigned by the Director of AIPD and/or Head, OAI.

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Master’s degree in business administration, law, project management, tax, finance, or related fields from a duly accredited educational institution; or alternatively, university degree in relevant fields combined with specialized professional experience relevant to the position.

Preferably with professional qualifications such as a tax integrity/standard related certification, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or similar professional certification from a duly accredited educational institution.

At least 8 years of relevant professional experience, demonstrating progression of responsibilities, including in a financial crime compliance-related field.

Advanced understanding of international standards, principles and practices on financial crime compliance due diligence and tax integrity.

Established reputation for integrity, sound judgment, fairness and discretion.

Ability to perform under pressure and interact with others, with the utmost diplomatic and professional manner at all times.

Demonstrated teamwork (ability to working with others to achieve more effective results), and conceptualization (developing viable solutions based on an understanding of institutional perspective and needs) skills and management of others.

Ability to balance multiple work priorities effectively and adapt priorities in a changing environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to clearly and concisely prepare, present, discuss and defend issues, findings and recommendations at senior levels, and to produce complex and compelling reports.

International experience working in several countries.

Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 4.

6 General Considerations The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.

7 How to Apply All correspondence should be via Oxford HR. Before applying, please check that you can answer yes to all the following questions: • •

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Are you a national of one of ADB's 68 members?

Do you have the required demonstrable experience in and knowledge of international integrity due diligence, including issues related to international tax havens, beneficial ownership, transfer pricing and money laundering?

Could you demonstrate participation in the development of any innovative policies, procedures or guidelines within the field of integrity due diligence at the international level?

If you can answer yes to all the above questions, then please proceed to click on the “Apply” button on the job advert page, complete our online application form, and submit your CV and cover letter.

Please provide a CV and cover letter in two different documents, which should be prepared before applying as they will be considered in the application process. The cover letter should be no more than two pages long and explain why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you a good fit. The document should be saved in MS Word in the following format: Your First Name-Your Last NameDocument Name-Date (mmyy) e.g., Pat-Jones-CV-082020ADBintegrity or Pat-Jones-CoverLetter-082020-ADBintegrity.

Timeline Closing Date: First stage interviews: Written assessments: Final interviews:

20 September 2021* 30 September-8 October 2021 To be confirmed To be confirmed

*Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis Selection process All candidates will receive an update regarding their application after the closing date. We advise candidates to add the role email to their safe senders list and regularly check their spam folder.

Equality Statement ADB seeks 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.

Queries If you have any queries on any aspect of the appointment process, need additional information, or would like to have an informal discussion, please email at adb-integrity-specialist@ oxfordhr.co.uk in the first instance.

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