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Duties and Responsibilities

The Investigative Analyst will:

Contribute to the investigation of fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion and obstruction in WBG operations in the specific region where hired.  The Investigative Analyst will be under the supervision of INT’s Regional Team Leader for that specific region and the specific Manager, External Investigations to that region. 

• Develop and manage investigative strategies, plans and processes;
• Support or lead 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;
• Be part of a team leading investigative processes – sometimes as a case leader; and lead/participate in INT investigative missions and collaborate with mission teams;
• 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;
• 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 (e.g. Show Cause Letters, Final Investigative Reports, and all related briefing notes and memos) work products, in a thorough and timely manner;
• Produce clear, concise and compelling reports and briefs;
• Prepare, present and convincingly discuss investigative findings, conclusions and recommendations at senior levels;
• Collaborate very closely with:
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • Integrity Compliance Office (ICO) for successful completion of Settlement Agreements;
  • 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);
  • Relevant national authorities when necessary for successful conclusion of a case(s);
  • Develop an INT outreach plan for the region, as well as training materials for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Perform any other tasks as may be assigned for the successful operation of INT.

Selection Criteria

• The Investigative Analyst must have a comprehensive understanding of investigative frameworks and procedures, including in a non-law enforcement environment. In INT, time is of the essence, and quality and efficiency are key: the Investigative Analyst must therefore have 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 assist in the development and develop stand-alone work plans and strategies; and demonstrated ability to lead mission 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 Investigative Analyst 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 Investigative Analyst is required to have:

• 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.
• A certification in the following areas will be a clear added advantage:
  • Document Examination;
  • GIS and Remote Sensing;
  • Public Procurement;
  • Forensic Audit and Accounting
  • Fraud Examination (CFE)
  • Crypto Currency Expert (CCE)
• A minimum of three years of relevant investigative, audit or related experience. 
• A minimum of three years drafting work products, preferably in investigations, audits or litigation, and/or procurement.
• Demonstrated experience in gathering, reviewing and analyzing investigative data, especially in the relevant Region.
• Proficiency with MS Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with case management systems and open source investigative tools will be an advantage.
• Highest personal integrity with demonstrated ability to handle investigative matters in a discreet and strictly confidential manner.
• 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

For Nairobi, Kenya: 

• Fluency in written and oral English is a mandatory requirement. Interviews will be conducted in English.
• Fluency in one or two of the Region’s major languages - French, Portuguese or Swahili is needed and will give qualified candidates a clear added advantage. In cases where a candidate declares that they speak either 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. 

For Dakar, Senegal: 

• Fluency in written and oral English is a mandatory requirement. Interviews will be conducted in English.
• Fluency in one or two of the Region’s major languages - French or Arabic, is required and will give qualified candidates a clear added advantage. In cases where a candidate declares that they speak either 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. 

For Bangkok, Thailand: 

• Fluency in written and oral English is a mandatory requirement. Interviews will be conducted in English.
• 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

For Vienna, Austria: 

• Fluency in written and oral English is a mandatory requirement. Interviews will be conducted in English.
• Fluency in one or two of the Region’s major languages – Russian, or another Eastern European language 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.
• INT is a diverse environment, culturally and professionally. The Investigative Analyst is expected to show the ability to work effectively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

Core Competencies

• Lead and Innovate: Contributes to developing 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: Supports leveraging of the VPU’s expertise and body of knowledge across WB 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 VPU and 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.

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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: 
• Manage and develop investigative strategies, plans and processes;
• 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;
• 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;
• Lead INT investigative missions, collaborate with and provide strategic advice to mission teams;
• 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;
• 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;
• Produce clear, concise and compelling reports and briefs;
• Prepare, present and convincingly discus investigative findings, conclusions and recommendations at senior levels;
• Maintain client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provide evidence-based advice, and solutions based on sound analysis and facts;
• Liaise with other development partners including UN organizations to establish effective collaborations on matters of mutual interest;
• Collaborate very closely with:
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • Integrity Compliance Office (ICO) for successful completion of Settlement Agreements;
  • 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);
  • Relevant national authorities when necessary for successful conclusion of a case(s);
  • Develop an INT outreach plan for the region, as well as training materials for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Mentor and train junior staff;
  • 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:

• 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.
• A certification in the following areas will be a clear added advantage:
  • Document Examination;
  • GIS and Remote Sensing;
  • Public Procurement;
  • Forensic Audit and Accounting
  • Fraud Examination (CFE)
  • Crypto Currency Expert (CCE)
• A minimum of eight years of relevant investigative, audit or related experience. 
• Substantial on-the ground investigative, audit or related experience in Africa is desirable.
• A minimum of eight years drafting work products, preferably in investigations, audits or litigation, and/or procurement.
• Demonstrated experience and skill with gathering, reviewing and analyzing investigative data, especially in relevant Regions.
• Proficiency with MS Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with case management systems and open-source investigative tools will be an advantage.
• Highest personal integrity with demonstrated ability to handle investigative matters in a discreet and strictly confidential manner.
• 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

For Nairobi, Kenya: 

• Fluency in written and oral English is a mandatory requirement. Interviews will be conducted in English.
• Fluency in one or two of the Region’s major languages - French, Portuguese or Swahili is needed and will give qualified candidates a clear added advantage. In cases where a candidate declares that they speak either 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. 

For Dakar, Senegal: 

• Fluency in written and oral English is a mandatory requirement. Interviews will be conducted in English.
• Fluency in one or two of the Region’s major languages - French or Arabic, is required and will give qualified candidates a clear added advantage. In cases where a candidate declares that they speak either 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. 

For Bangkok, Thailand: 

• Fluency in written and oral English is a mandatory requirement. Interviews will be conducted in English.
• 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

For Vienna, Austria: 

• Fluency in written and oral English is a mandatory requirement. Interviews will be conducted in English.
• Fluency in one or two of the Region’s major languages – Russian, or another Eastern European language 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.
• INT is a diverse environment, culturally and professionally. The Investigative Analyst is expected to show the ability to work effectively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

Core Competencies:

• 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.
• Client Orientation:  Identifies solutions to meet needs and goals. Considers changing environment and sometimes competing demands in the forefront of all work activities. Maintains relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and proposes sustainable solutions based on good diagnosis; applies best knowledge and evidence-based advice. Seeks resources and skills to meet challenging and unexpected needs. Formulates effective development solutions that are sensitive to cultural values and beliefs of varied groups and is able to resolve differences, negotiate and bring to closure in a culturally sensitive manner. Delivers new insight and recommends actions or viable solutions for multiple groups and future needs related to goals and INT-wide results.
• Drive for Results:  Creates conditions to achieve challenging results. Identifies the needed resources to accomplish results involving multiple stakeholders and communicates the importance to business outcomes. Finds solutions to obstacles affecting key deliverables. Actively employs risk analysis and mitigates risk, making high-quality decisions on resource allocation and setting priorities for highest impact. Collaborates with others to make needed adjustments to work methods or systems to improve performance.
• Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion:  Seeks to foster team collaboration and inclusion. Reaches out to contribute to the work of others in the VPU. Addresses challenges to effective teamwork contributing to the team staying organized and focused on work, even under stress. Shows leadership in ensuring the team actively seeks and considers diverse ideas and approaches. Directs and identifies the collaboration needed across boundaries, internally and externally in order to have lasting impact. Keeps teams fully informed to ensure integration and work consistency. Facilitates an open exchange of ideas among team members and across teams to select beneficial solutions among alternatives.
• Knowledge, Learning and Communication:  Transfers knowledge and communicates effectively across boundaries. Leads in the sharing of best practice, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across units and with clients and partners. Leads in designing thematic activities and knowledge-sharing forums and encourages others to participate. Articulates ideas, verbally and in writing, using appropriate language that is understandable and easily appreciated by a target audience that spans several client groups or departments. Provides a forum to mentor, guide and influence colleagues and others to share knowledge across boundaries. Applies expertise and experience to proactively innovate and challenge the status quo.