ABOUT THE ROLE / ABOUT THE JOB
This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of tools and proactive measures, including campaigns and outreach programs, aimed at training and assisting staff and partners of the company. The role is essential in proactively reducing ethics violations, misconduct, fraud, or corruption within the organization. The incumbent will conduct ethics awareness and relevant training, contributing to the company's organizational learning and transformation into a knowledge-based entity.
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ethics Management:
- Monitor and report regularly to the Director of the Department on planned activities and programs developed for prevention work as well as performance of other tasks as instructed by the Director to ensure compliance with the company's Code of Ethics.
- Handle complex, highly sensitive, and confidential work independently as assigned by the Director.
- Deliver planned ethics products and services to company staff.
- Provide oversight and advice on interpretation of the company's Code of Ethics, policies, and the management of the Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interests Program.
- Support the Director in developing and carrying out communication, training, education, and other prevention activities to inform staff and management of their ethical obligations.
- Lead training and communication projects, write articles, give presentations, and develop communications for wide dissemination.
- Oversee the preparation of annual reports and other documentation for submission to the Director.
- Keep the company Units informed on relevant ethics issues.
- Oversee data analysis to determine trends and major issues using best practices from various sources.
- Recommend and implement policies, procedures, and targeted programs for the strategic use of the Department.
- Supervise department consultants and manage contracts with firms as requested by the Director.
- Support the Director in addressing allegations of staff misconduct.
- Contribute to the review and development of the internal procedures of the Group Integrity and Ethics Department (GIED).
- Mainstream ethics in policy documents and engage departments on lessons learned for improving integrity and ethics.
- Organize and implement training, capacity building, awareness raising, and sensitization activities.
- Develop presentations and material focused on preventing staff misconduct.
- Lead the implementation of the Financial and Conflict of Interests Program.
- Conduct staff misconduct investigations as assigned and prepare related reports.
- Initiate collaborative partnerships with regional and international training experts for staff prevention programs.
Knowledge Management:
- Organize and implement meetings, workshops, and video conferences to promote dialogue on integrity and ethics.
- Provide administrative and technical support on ethics-related issues during major events (company annual meetings, Board meetings, international conferences, etc.).
- Prepare periodic newsletters on Ethics Prevention and Outreach Products.
- Prepare annual integrity and ethics reports for publication on the company's website.
- Lead special initiatives/projects and handle other ad hoc assignments as requested.
Capacity Building and Advisory Role:
- Lead and oversee training, capacity building, awareness raising, and sensitization activities in the Department.
- Design and develop innovative training tools and modules based on data and media analyses to enhance the knowledge of staff and stakeholders.
- Implement a Training and Awareness Plan for staff in the prevention of misconduct.
- Advise company staff on the provisions of the company's Code of Ethics.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Ethics, Law, International Development, Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Communications, Business Administration, International Relations, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in ethics and business conduct, governance, human resources, anti-corruption, anti-fraud, compliance, investigations, capacity building, or knowledge management within the public or private sector, government, international financial institution, or development organization.
- Proven experience leading complex projects and advising on sensitive and confidential ethics matters.
- Preferred experience in ethics and integrity within an International Financial Institution, particularly a Multilateral Development Bank (MDB).
- Relevant professional qualification in ethics, compliance, business conduct, or investigations is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of ethics frameworks, codes of conduct, and conflict-of-interest disclosure programs; strong analytical, investigative, policy drafting, report writing, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of discretion and sound judgment with the ability to manage sensitive information.
- Languages: English (mandatory), Arabic (preferred), French (preferred).
SKILLS & NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE
- Strong knowledge of ethics frameworks, codes of conduct, conflict-of-interest, and disclosure programs.
- Strong analytical, investigation, policy drafting, reporting, facilitation, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; a team player with a self-starting, energetic style.
- Strong command of the English language is mandatory.
