JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Your Role

As a Principal Integrity Officer, you will lead and conduct assessments and investigations into allegations of misconduct by ADB staff—including bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation— including integrity violations such as fraud, corruption, collusion, abuse, and conflict of interest. You will contribute to institutional learning, policy development, and knowledge sharing to strengthen integrity within ADB.

You will:

a. Assessments and Investigations

Lead assessments and investigations into alleged staff misconduct and integrity violations, following ADB’s Investigation and Enforcement Framework (IEF) and Code of Conduct.
Manage complex investigations, exercise judgment in ambiguous contexts, and ensure exceptional decision-making.
Develop structured investigative plans; conduct legal, documentary, and data analysis; interview witnesses and subjects; and produce high-quality reports following due process standards.
Present well-reasoned recommendations to company partners, including the Budget, Personnel, and Management Systems Department (BPMSD).
Assume accountability for investigation outcomes and exercise courage and apply thoughtful decision-making in navigating sensitive or difficult issues.

b. Policy, Strategy, and Institutional Engagement

Lead or contribute to the preparation and updating of internal investigations procedures and related integrity policies.
Be a strategic partner to the Office of Professional Ethics and Conduct, the Office of the General Counsel and the Budget, Personnel, and Management Systems Department on matters involving ADB staff integrity and conduct issues.
Contribute to projects that promote proactive and risk-based approaches to internal integrity risks.

c. Capacity Development and Outreach

Participate in outreach to all partners through knowledge-sharing activities, including learning events, blogs, and other content.
Contribute to training and staff development to promote awareness of ADB’s integrity principles and procedures.
Build trust and foster inclusive engagement with diverse partners to strengthen institutional integrity.

d. Collaboration and Oversight

Be a focal point for assigned thematic areas or client groups within ADB, encouraging collaboration across departments.
Contribute to internal documentation, including Annual Reports, Standard Operating Procedures, and back-to-office reports, ensuring clarity and institutional agreement.
Oversee and mentor team members, provide constructive feedback, and support their professional development, and undertake additional responsibilities as may be required, supporting organizational priorities.

e. Other Activities

Promote a team culture that follows the highest standards of ethics in daily tasks, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Perform other assignments as may support ADB’s anticorruption and integrity mission.
Qualifications

You will need:

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited educational institution in a relevant field (e.g., law, corporate governance, criminal justice, ethics, behavioral psychology, human resources); or a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
Professional certifications (preferred)

Juris Doctor (JD), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent qualifications in investigations, ethics, or anti-corruption
Experience

At least 10 years of relevant experience, including investigative work in the areas of misconduct, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), fraud, corruption, and other integrity-related violations.
At least 6 years of supervisory experience OR demonstrated experience overseeing the work of others in a leadership or coordination role, such as project or team lead responsibilities.
Experience working with multilateral development organizations or familiarity with international administrative investigation procedures is an advantage.
Competencies

Investigative, analytical, and writing skills.
Familiarity with administrative due process principles.
Fluency in English; fluency in a language spoken in ADB’s developing member countries is beneficial.
Demonstrated unwavering integrity and the ability to protect sensitive information and impartiality.
Able to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
Navigate competing demands with efficiency.
Proficiency in managing tasks independently in a team.
Refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for the TL7 grade.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements