Application Deadline : 29 Jan 2013
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the position of Investigative Assistant. Fluency in oral and written English is essential and proficiency in one of the following languages is desirable but not essential: Spanish, Russian, French, Arabic, Indonesian, Chinese, Hindi, Vietnamese or Portuguese.Job location is Washington, DC.
Duties and Responsibilities :
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.
Qualifications and Experience :
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.
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