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About this position
The IDBโs Office of Institutional Integrity (OII) is looking for a dynamic and innovative Investigations and Litigation Consultant to play a key role in carrying out significant and complex investigations of suspected or alleged prohibited practices in IDB Group-financed activities and/or subsequently contribute to OIIโs pursuit of cases through the IDB Group's sanctions system.
OII plays a key role in leading the IDB Groupโs integrity efforts. The office is responsible for investigating allegations in connection with prohibited practices (i.e. fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion, misappropriation, and obstruction of an investigation) in IDB Group-financed activities; and also pursues sanctions of those involved in prohibited practices through the IDB Sanctions System. Additionally, OII conducts prevention activities designed to identify and manage the risk that prohibited practices, or similar misconduct may occur in IDB Group operations. Finally, OII also supports IDB Invest by overseeing compliance with its Integrity Framework and Integrity Due Diligence Procedures on a project-by-project basis.
What youโll do
Support the OII Investigations and Litigation team in conducting investigations into prohibited practices and preparing and taking cases through the IDB Group Sanctions System. Though you will support both Investigations and Litigation processes, it is expected that you will devote most of your time supporting Litigation processes. To this end, under the guidance and supervision of OIIโs Investigations and Litigation team management and in collaboration with its members, you will:
- Support investigators throughout the investigative process by providing legal advice and identifying potential evidentiary gaps or procedural obstacles for obtaining and securing evidence to corroborate sanctionable practices, as well as support investigative teams in developing an investigative strategy to strengthen any future sanctions case.
- When assigned to work in a sanctions case, review the case file with the investigators assigned to the case and be responsible for either drafting a Statement of Charges and Evidence (SCE) or reviewing an SCE draft prepared by the investigators. In either case, you will work in close coordination with the investigators. You will ensure: i) the argumentative soundness and general quality of the SCE; ii) that the case is written in a clear, compelling, and organized manner; iii) that all arguments are effectively supported by evidence and that the evidence is adequately cited; and iv) the uniformity and coherence of the final product.
- When required, conduct preliminary inquiries and full investigations into allegations of prohibited practices involving IDB Group-financed activities, which could require that you prepare and edit summaries of new allegations, prepare records and conduct interviews or other inquiries of witnesses and subjects, prepare transcripts and documentary evidence, participate in investigative missions and collect, review and analyze open-source intelligence, project-related documentation, and other evidence relevant to investigations, and prepare and update investigative reports, statements of charges, and back-to-office reports.
- Complete all tasks in accordance with the highest standards of integrity, quality, timeliness, and objectivity.
What you'll need
- Education: Masterโs degree (or equivalent post-graduate education level) in one of the following fields: Law, Criminal Justice/Criminology, or related areas.
- Experience: 5 years of experience in the areas of investigations, investigative analysis, and sanctionsโ litigation.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
Requirements
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 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 consultant: International consultant Full-Time, 19 months (up to 36 months).
What we offer
-A competitive compensation package.
-Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave.
-Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance
-Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.
-We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
-Hybrid and flexible work schedules
-Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile, such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
-Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
-Other perks (country specific): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.
Our culture
At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.
In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.
- Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.
- Experience: 5 years of experience in the areas of investigations, investigative analysis, and sanctionsโ litigation.
- Education: Masterโs degree (or equivalent post-graduate education level) in one of the following fields: Law, Criminal Justice/Criminology, or related areas.
- When assigned to work in a sanctions case, review the case file with the investigators assigned to the case and be responsible for either drafting a Statement of Charges and Evidence (SCE) or reviewing an SCE draft prepared by the investigators. In either case, you will work in close coordination with the investigators. You will ensure: i) the argumentative soundness and general quality of the SCE; ii) that the case is written in a clear, compelling, and organized manner; iii) that all arguments are effectively supported by evidence and that the evidence is adequately cited; and iv) the uniformity and coherence of the final product.