Chief Investigations and Integrity Officer

Job Description

The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) is a national Development Finance Institution that promotes infrastructure development in various sectors including Energy, Transport, Water & Sanitation, Housing, Irrigation infrastructure, ICT, Health, Tourism, and Education.

The Bank also supports private sector enterprises, focusing on the infrastructure value chain, agribusinesses, mining, and export-oriented businesses.

IDBZ is seeking a Chief Investigations and Integrity Officer to investigate allegations of fraudulent and corrupt practices in an objective and independent manner, and determine the veracity of allegations or suspicions of Sanctionable Practices affecting the Bank’s activities and/or involving members of staff.

The Investigator will be required to maintain confidentiality, objectivity, impartiality, and fairness throughout the investigative processes in line with the Bank’s culture that promotes fairness, accountability, and transparency.

A highly competitive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Develop investigations and integrity policies, fraud risk management strategy, and anti-fraud policies and methods to manage any forms of misconduct and maintain an appropriate repository of fraud, corruption, and coercive risk assessments.
• Conduct thorough investigations, including forensic investigations on allegations of corruption, fraud, coercive practices, integrity violation, unethical conduct, or other forms of misconduct.
• Maintain confidentiality, objectivity, impartiality, and fairness throughout the investigative process and demonstrate competency and the highest level of integrity.
• Review the grievance redress and complaints system to ensure they are in line with regulatory expectations and aligned to codes of best practice.
• Assist in the formulation of Integrity Awareness Training Sessions, Conferences, and Seminars that are developed for and presented to Bank employees.
• Assess the impacts and outcomes of investigations and prepare investigations and integrity reports for Management and the Board.
• Provide litigation support, attend courts of law proceedings, and provide relevant and sufficient evidence, as required.
• Prepare cases track record and ensure that case trends are systematically compiled and available on a periodic basis to Management.

Requirements:

• Degree in Audit, Law, Forensics, Security and Investigations Management, or any related field. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 7 years working experience in a similar role.
• Professional qualification such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Forensic Accountant, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or similar qualification.
• Advanced investigative interviewing skills and problem analysis.
• Experience in drafting and presenting official reports and documentation underlying investigations.
• Basic knowledge of the law and evidence-gathering procedures.
• Established reputation for integrity, sound management, being meticulous, and fairness.
• Good understanding of Development Finance Institutions policies, systems, standards, and products.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and to ensure accuracy and completeness of all investigative material.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

TO APPLY

To be considered, interested candidates are requested to forward their applications to:

Acting Director Corporate Services and Human Resources Department
IDBZ House
99 Gamal Abdel Nasser Road
Harare or email hr@idbz.co.zw
Posted Date:
Tuesday, July 7, 2023