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The World Bank is looking for an Investigator who will detect, prevent, and deter fraud and corruption in the use of the WBG’s financial resources.
The investigator will undertake the following responsibilities:
Review and assess complaints and allegations including conducting the appropriate debriefing interviews, communicating with the complainant, and counterpart operational colleagues;
Co-lead and or lead preliminary inquiries and full investigations;
Conduct investigative research, to include financial records, procurement documents and database searches;
Formulate detailed investigation plans and strategies with summary of case facts and findings to date, chronology of events, witness lists, sequence of investigative activities and operational logistics;
Participate in investigative missions to collect and organize relevant documentary and electronic information including recording complainant, witness, and subject interviews; obtaining and securing documentary evidence.
Analyze and assess all relevant information and prepare reports of investigative findings with full supporting documentation. These tasks will be done to the highest standards of quality, thoroughness, accuracy, timeliness, and objectivity.
Other responsibilities include:
Participate in the fostering of an understanding of INT’s work with WBG Group staff and with relevant external partners (e.g. government officials, NGO officials, private sector representatives, other development banks, etc.).
Participate in the development and implementation of pro-active strategies for the prevention of fraud and corruption in the WBG, based on investigative findings and best practices.
Coach, mentor and supervise junior staff.
Prepare and deliver high quality and timely briefing material for management/senior management as required.
Participate in special initiatives/projects and undertake other ad hoc assignments.
Always observe strict confidentiality requirements during the performance of duties.
Selection Criteria
Advanced university degree, or equivalent, in law, criminology/criminal justice, or another relevant field. Professional training and/or certification by examination is desirable.
Substantial, relevant and progressively responsible investigative experience of at least 5 years, preferably, but not limited to investigations of fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion and/or obstruction in public and/or private sector environments. Examples of such experience include prosecution/defense work involving white collar criminal or administrative investigations; forensic accounting and auditing, investigative journalism, and private sector (commercial) due diligence and/or fraud investigations.
Proven track record in conducting a diverse range of complex, internal, corporate or governmental investigations of fraud, corruption or collusion.
Working experience in one of the geographic regions of the WBG with a solid understanding of its political, economic and cultural environments.
Comprehensive knowledge, skills and abilities involving investigative strategies, methodologies and techniques. Proven conceptual, analytical and evaluation skills, with quantitative and qualitative data and the ability to provide technical and team leadership. Demonstrated interviewing skills, including the ability to focus interviews, and to elicit critical information from uncooperative witnesses.
Excellent communications and presentation skills, both oral and written; proven ability to clearly and concisely prepare, present, discuss and defend issues, findings and recommendations at senior levels and to produce complex and compelling briefs, reports, papers, etc.
Demonstrated ability to communicate well on sensitive issues with staff and managers at senior levels, with particular emphasis on developing trust and demonstrating fairness.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team/task force as a participant or team leader and with senior officials internally and externally.
Sensitivity to WBG’s diverse demographics and cross-cultural context and influences, and ability to build effective work relations with clients and colleagues. Sensitivity to WBG’s diverse demographics and cross-cultural context and influences, and ability to build effective work relations with clients and colleagues.
Established reputation for unimpeachable integrity, sound judgment, fairness and discretion in dealing internally and externally. Short listed candidates will be asked to supply references and be required to authorize background checks.
Fluency in both oral and written English and Russian. Candidates will be tested.
In-depth knowledge of Window Office Suite.
Core Competencies:
Investigative Support: Ensures that all reliable and relevant information and evidence is obtained, reviewed, and analyzed in coordinating the investigation. Responsible for evaluating the significance of research and analytical work products and determining subsequent approaches to investigation. Coordinates and supervises reviews undertaken by junior team members on a regular and systematic basis in ensuring high quality investigations. Identify and resolve gaps in the information gathering process.
Investigative Work-Product Management: Prepares, manages and delivers highest quality cases and related investigative work products in a thorough and timely manner and meets appropriate deadlines. Prepares and delivers findings and high-quality briefing materials. Maintains case files electronically and hard copy version; keeps track of case status. Ensures record keeping of all produced documents.
Investigative Knowledge: In-depth skill in developing and managing investigative strategies to include tasking of data collection and managing investigative planning alone or on a team. In-depth experience with theoretical and practical investigative collection methodologies and objective approaches to problem-solving. Demonstrates in-depth fluency with querying, compiling, and analyzing information found over multiple databases. Demonstrate in-depth ability to apply innovative approaches to unique problems or investigative circumstances. Skilled in one or more interviewing methods with extensive experience conducting witness and subject interviews, debriefings, and/or depositions. In-depth ability to advise on fraud and corruption indicators and deterrents in public forums and internal communications with WBG managers. In-depth understanding of indicators of illicit business practices such as fraud and corruption and its impact on WBG-supported operations or activities. Demonstrated sensitivity to conducting investigative activities as an international civil servant.
Investigative Prowess: In depth understanding of investigative framework and process to be followed and make recommendations when to continue or conclude the investigative process. Develops stand-alone work plans and reviews other work plans. Works as a sole contributor as well as part of a team. Leads work program development and is accountable for output and deadlines. Able to manage several different work programs at the same time. Can link numerous information feeds into a cohesive summary for action/investigation. Uses a variety of tools to seek information and assimilates the information quickly into a clear plan of action including identifying preventative measures. Tailors own style to be most effective by having a deep understanding of the cultural values and beliefs at play in their environment. Conducts interviews as part of an investigation. Recommends courses of actions based on the stakeholder implications and sensitivities of the investigation.
Lead and Innovate: Contributes new insights to understand situations and develops solutions to resolve complex problems. Adapts as circumstances require and manages impact of own behavior on others in context of WBG’s values and mission. Identifies and pursues innovative approaches to resolve issues.
Deliver Results for Clients: Adds value by constantly looking for a better way to get more impactful results; sets challenging stretch goals for oneself. Immerses oneself in client experiences and perspective by asking probing questions to understand unmet needs. Demonstrates accountability for achieving results that have a development impact and financial, environmental and social sustainability. Identifies and proposes solutions to mitigate and manage risks.
Collaborate Within Teams and Across Boundaries: Appropriately involves others in decision making and communicates with key stakeholders. Approaches conflicts as common problems to be solved. Actively seeks and considers diverse ideas and approaches displaying a sense of mutuality and respect. Integrates WBG perspective into work.
Create, Apply and Share Knowledge: Leverages department’s expertise and body of knowledge across WBG to strengthen internal and/or external client solutions. Seeks to learn from more experienced staff to deepen or strengthen their professional knowledge and helps others to learn. Builds personal and professional networks inside and outside the department unit.
Make Smart Decisions: Seeks diversity of information and inputs, researches possible solutions, and generates recommended options. Identifies and understands risks and proposes recommendations. Based on risk analysis makes decisions in a timely manner within own area of responsibility, considering the interests and concerns of stakeholders.
