Investigative Assistant

• Job #130075
• Job TitleInvestigative Assistant
• Job FamilyOperational Services
• Job TypeProfessional & Technical
• GradeGD
• LocationWashington, DC
• Recruitment TypeLocal Hire
• Language RequirementEnglish [Essential]; Arabic [Desired]; French [Desired]; Hindi [Desired]; Indonesian-Malay [Desired]; Portuguese [Desired]; Russian [Desired]; Spanish [Desired]; Vietnamese [Desired]
• Closing Date29-Jan-2013

Background / General description:
As part of the World Bank Group, the Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) shares in the Group’s overall mission of poverty reduction. INT’s fundamental role within the Bank Group is to help detect and deter fraud and corruption in the use of the Group’s financial resources, so that those resources are used effectively to benefit the poor people that they are intended to reach. In contributing to the Bank Group’s overall mission, INT works closely with other stakeholders across the Group to: • Help detect and deter fraud and corruption in Bank Group-supported projects and activities by: o Professionally investigating allegations of fraud, corruption, collusion, coercion, or obstruction (the five Bank-sanctionable practices) in Bank Group activities; o Seeking Bank sanction against firms and individuals that have engaged in any sanctionable practice; o Undertaking detailed implementation reviews (DIRs) of Bank-supported projects to detect indicators of fraud or corruption; and o Using information available to INT (including from the Voluntary Disclosure Program) to help operational staff design and implement projects in ways that minimize fraud and corruption risks. • Help client countries to fight fraud and corruption by: o Referring investigative findings to the investigative and enforcement authorities in those countries and working with authorities, as requested, to follow-up and take action; and o Collaborating in multilateral efforts to mitigate the risks of fraud or corruption in development activities. • Enforce the highest standards of professional integrity, and ethical behavior among Bank Group staff and corporate vendors by: o Investigating specified allegations of staff misconduct involving significant fraud or corruption; o Investigating corporate vendors alleged to have engaged in sanctionable practices; and o Mining the lessons learned from those investigations to undertake outreach programs and also correct the Bank Group’s enabling environment. INT’s work contributes directly to achieving the poverty reduction mission of the Bank Group and to meeting the Millennium Development Goals in 2015. Reducing fraud and corruption in Bank Group projects helps to ensure that Bank Group funds are used for their intended purposes: to alleviate poverty and to increase prosperity and stability in our borrowing countries. Working with others in international development institutions, INT’s principal goal is measurably to minimize development assistance funds lost to fraud, corruption and abuse and increase the quality and results of development efforts. Results are reported in an annual integrity report that contains aggregated data, outcomes and generic descriptions of significant cases. To ensure its independence, INT’s Vice President (VP) reports directly to the President of the Bank Group. INT is seeking a candidate who has a track record of being meticulously thorough and objective, and can adapt easily to performing in a diverse and multi-cultural work environment to support the department's core function of investigations.
Duties and Accountabilities:
INT requires an Investigative Assistant to provide investigative support by serving as a member of an investigative unit under the direct supervision of an experienced investigator, team leader or manager. The successful candidate will be accountable for gathering, reviewing and analyzing all relevant information to support the case/project work, assisting in the conduct of interviews, preparation of investigative results, and participating in the preparation of written outputs. The main duties will include: 1. Assist in the conduct research using existing INT databases, Bank databases and/or publicly available materials (e.g., internet, Dun & Bradstreet, Choicepoint, Lexis Nexis etc.) to retrieve relevant information, 2. Assist in reviewing source documents such as procurement and financial records, analyzing the information quantitatively and qualitatively and summarizing/presenting findings; 3. Assist in the analysis of financial and other transactions and present information using Excel spreadsheets, i2 software or other analytical tools; 4. Assist in the preparation of investigation plans to include witness lists, case timelines, project and contract details. 5. Assist in mission planning activities such as scheduling interviews, preparing document request lists; preparing electronic or hard copy case files, handling operational logistics for the mission team and participating in investigative missions if required. 6. Assist in identifying potential interviewees, preparing questions for interviewees, participating in interviews, and preparing records of interview; 7. Assist in managing case files, including opening new files, maintaining database case chronology, updating files with relevant communication and investigative actions, and closing files with complete and accurate case documentation; 8. Assist in managing the communication to the complainants, project teams and other witnesses; 9. Assist in managing documentary and electronic evidence collected throughout the investigation to ensure secure storage, proper recording, systematic organization and filing, and completeness of the case file. 10. Assist in preparing evidence binders and supporting documents to written reports. 11. Assist in drafting and presenting investigative findings clearly in written products such as preliminary investigation reports, final investigative reports, and case closure memos; 12. Assist in reviewing and editing INT investigative work products to ensure compliance with investigative and administrative procedures; 13. Participate in special initiatives/projects and undertake other ad hoc assignments.
Selection Criteria:
COMPETENCIES Investigative Support - Demonstrates a keen understanding of the research process and analytical tools utilized in supporting inquiries, investigations, and evidence gathering Investigative Work-Product Management - Able to assess, assemble, organize and present information in a thorough and timely manner Investigative Knowledge - Basic understanding of investigative strategies to include data collection techniques and investigative planning Investigative Prowess - Basic understanding of investigative framework and process to be followed Client Orientation - Able to establish partnership based working relationships with internal/external clients. Demonstrates independence, initiative, and autonomy in addressing clients' needs. Drive for Results - Takes personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results, and has the personal organization to do so. Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of view. Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Able to research and draft quality written materials or review adherence of written materials prepared by others to administrative requirements. Able to mentor and guide, and organize learning activities within area of assigned responsibilities. Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Able to use analytical, problem-solving skills and resourcefulness to make informed and practical decisions to carry out own work . Able to advice on information usage and storage, and policies in the area of assigned responsibilities. OTHER SELECTION CRITERIA 1. An undergraduate degree in the areas of law, criminal justice, criminology, business or public administration, accounting, information technology, journalism, or other relevant areas; 2. Minimum two years of relevant research/analytical experience, preferably in (i) areas related to the investigation of fraud, corruption, and/or staff misconduct; and/or (ii) Bank Group operations (or other similar multilateral or bilateral development organization); 3. Demonstrated strong analytical, research, problem-solving and information technology skills. Knowledge of MS Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) – knowledge of i2 Software, MS Project and MS Access would be an advantage; 4. Highest personal integrity with demonstrated ability to handle investigative matters in a discreet and strictly confidential manner; 5. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in multicultural teams as well as with senior officials internally and externally; 6. Willingness and flexibility to work overtime and undertake mission travel, as required, during times of heavy workload or tight deadlines; and 7. Fluency in oral and written English; proficiency in one of the following languages is desirable but not essential: Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, Indonesian, Chinese, Hindi, Vietnamese or Portuguese. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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