Head, Ethics and Integrity Function at OPEC Fund for International Development

The OPEC Fund for International Development is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1976. Our 12 Member Countries are:  Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Ethics and Integrity Function

Location: Austria
Employment type: Fixed Term Contract
Job Category: Professional 
Grade Level: G

Responsibilities

Regulatory Frameworks: 

• Review and enhance codes of conduct for all Employees of the OPEC Fund and monitor implementation to ensure high ethical standards in the OPEC Fund’s culture.
• Review and enhance policies, guidelines, and methodologies on the prevention of, and controls to mitigate, integrity breaches.
• Develop rules and procedures for the submission of allegations of corrupt or fraudulent practices with respect to projects financed by the Fund and allegations of misconduct by staff members.
• Establish and implement a whistle-blowing and protection from retaliation policy, accounting for internal and external whistleblowers.

Due diligencie:

• Identify, manage, and monitor integrity risk within the Fund and oversee all such related matters.
• Conduct integrity due diligence on projects financed by the Fund and stakeholders that the Fund works with, including entities involved in the implementation of such projects.
• Ensure operational compliance for Know Your Customer, Anti-Money Laundering, counter-terrorist financing, tax evasion, and business practices.
• Monitor and advise management on sanctions issued by international bodies and national authorities.

Advice, Support and Learning:

• Review and provide clearance/advice on conflicts of interest.
• Develop learning material and interventions that raise awareness of issues on ethics and integrity to help foster a respectful and safe workplace. 

Investigations and dispute resolution:

• Conduct investigations on allegations of corrupt or fraudulent practices with respect to projects financed by the Fund and allegations of misconduct by staff members.
• Support the informal dispute resolution mechanisms, offering mediation/conciliation and other informal dispute resolution options.

Carries out other duties relevant to the role as may be assigned by the Chief Risk Officer.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, Finance or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A minimum of 15 years relevant professional experience, of which five years should have been in an international environment. 
• Experience in advising senior management on sensitive ethics related matters is required. 
• Experience in dealing with senior staff and ability to work with people of diverse technical and cultural backgrounds is essential. 
• Professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant or Certified Fraud Examiner is an advantage.
• Certifications in investigations is an added advantage.
• Certification in conflict resolution is an added advantage 
• Fluent in English. Good working knowledge of Arabic, French or Spanish is an added advantage.

Competencies

Subject Matter Knowledge: 

• The in-depth understanding and expertise in specific fields relevant to the OPEC Fund’s operations and the individual’s role.

Cross-Cultural Sensitivity:

• The ability to take into account the variety of the human experience and how it contributes to the workplace and to demonstrate  respect for diverse cultures and viewpoints.

Decision making:

• The ability to analyze information comprehensively to make well-informed decisions; assess both immediate and long-term ramifications. 

Effective Planning and Follow Up:

• The ability to set clear goals and priorities; skillfully organize tasks for efficiency; consistently follow through on commitments and plans. 

Problem Solving Ability: 

• The ability to identify issues adeptly, delve into root causes, and devise pragmatic solutions; demonstrate ingenuity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges. 

Sense of Responsibility:

• The ability to demonstrate ownership and accountability in tasks and outcomes; uphold reliability and commitment to fulfilling responsibilities. 

Application Closing Date
2nd June, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: