Integrity Lead Specialist โ Quality Assurance and Litigation
Washington D.C.
The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.
About this position
The Office of Institutional Integrity (OII) is currently looking for a highly motivated individual to lead its Quality Assurance and Litigation function. This position will be part of OIIโs investigations team and will report to the Principal Specialist - Head of Investigations.
OII plays a key role in leading the IDB Groupโs integrity efforts. The Office is responsible for investigating information in connection with Prohibited Practices (i.e., fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion, misappropriation, and obstruction of investigations) in IDB Group-financed activities, as well as conducting prevention activities designed to identify and manage the risk that prohibited practices or similar misconduct may occur in IDB Group-financed operations. Additionally, OII supports IDB Invest by overseeing compliance with its Integrity Framework and Integrity Due Diligence Procedures on a project-by-project basis. Furthermore, OII serves as the IDBโs AML/CFT compliance office and serves as an advisory resource in the management of the IDB Groupโs AML/CFT risks.
What youโll do:
Lead the design and implementation of OIIยดs Quality Assurance and Litigation function, playing a critical role in the IDB Groupโs investigations and sanctions process. Assure the implementation of best practices in OIIโs investigative activities, as well as the highest standards in all written products, while ensuring that the products submitted, and representations made before the Sanctions System, are accurate and impactful. Engage with investigators in a timely and effective manner to provide input and assure the highest quality in OIIโs Statements of Charges and Evidence, Replies to Appeals, and other relevant documents, including a thorough review of the substantiation of the case in accordance with the required evidentiary standard and of the accuracy, clarity, and completeness of charges and arguments. Provide strategic leadership and direction on OIIยดs delivery of key processes related to litigation within the Sanctions System, including but not limited to:drafting and editing of litigation-quality documents; preparing and representing the IDB Group at Sanctions Committee hearings; liaising with other OII and IDB Group units to resolve policy issues in relation to the sanctions process. Build knowledge among the investigation and prevention teams by sharing findings and lessons learned from submissions to and decisions issued by the Sanctions System, Lead activities that require deep understanding of policies and procedures and build technical expertise within the investigation team on case precedents, consistent interpretation of policies, and implementation of best practices. Carry out an effective approach to the strategy for the litigation of OIIโs cases within the Sanctions System, innovating where warranted to achieve positive results. Represent OII in high-stakes hearings before the Sanctions Committee when a case decision is appealed. Liaise with peer quality assurance specialists and litigators at other MDB integrity offices and act as a technical point of contact representing OII. Liaise with peer institutions to exchange best practices on how to better substantiate cases of Prohibited Practices and effectively identify areas of collaboration, including coordination of Cross-debarment-related matters, internally and with the institutions that are parties to the Cross-debarment Agreement. Contribute to creating mechanisms and know-how to foster integrity, ethical behavior, transparency, risk management, accountability, and robust internal controls leading the Quality Assurance and Litigation function. Design and deliver capacity-building activities relating to Quality Assurance and Litigation, and/or integrity and the Sanctions System more generally. Supervise and provide feedback and guidance to other staff and consultants on the investigations team who are working on Quality Assurance to optimize performance and achieve high-quality results and outcomes.
What you'll need:
Education: Mastersโ degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in law, criminal justice, criminology, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role. Experience: At least 6 years of substantially relevant experience in areas such as investigations, complex litigation, anti-fraud, or anti-corruption strategies. Experience in the investigation and litigation of cases involving fraud, corruption, and other Prohibited Practices is particularly relevant. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience with international organizations or multilateral development banks. Excellent skills in analyzing evidentiary substantiation; clear and convincing drafting; effective oral and written argumentation; and research and analysis of policy and precedent. Languages: Proficiency, spoken and written, in Spanish and English is required. Additional knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is a plus.A candidate has been pre-identified for this position and may apply. However, this remains a competitive process and other qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be duly considered.
Key skills
Technical track:
Learn continuously Collaborate and share knowledge Focus on clients Communicate and influence Innovate and try new thingsRequirements
Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.Type of contract and duration
International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
What we offer
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employeeโs life. These benefits include:
A competitive compensation package Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program which covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. Pension plan: pre-defined pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future. We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family, when it applies Hybrid and flexible work schedules Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for employees. Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others. Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others. Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.Our culture
At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.
About the IDB Group
The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About IDB
The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts innovative research and provides policy advice, technical assistance and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region.
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