SRE/SNC - Sanctions System Contractual – Temporary Term Contractual (TTC)-1700000461
USA
Office of the Sanctions Officer (SRE/SNC)
Sanctions System Contractual – Temporary Term Contractual (TTC)
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Background
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the largest and leading source of financing for regional development for Latin America and the Caribbean, requires a Legal Professional to work for its anti-corruption framework under the supervision of the Sanctions Officer (SO).
Under its anti-corruption framework, the IDB, the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) and Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), (together the “IDB Group”), requires that all parties executing, bidding for, or in any way participating in an IDB Group project, adhere to the highest ethical standards as defined by applicable policies and terms and conditions of corresponding agreements. Hence, the IDB Group prohibits corrupt, fraudulent, coercive, collusive or obstructive practices (“Prohibited Practices”) on the part of parties involved in its projects and activities.
The SO is the first tier of the IDB Group’s anti-corruption adjudicative system, which addresses allegations of fraud and corruption in activities financed or executed by the IDB Group. The SO is responsible for adjudicating cases submitted by the Office of Institutional Integrity (OII) for his review. The SO examines the Statements of Charges related to allegations of fraud and corruption as prepared by the OII, provides the investigative parties with an opportunity to present arguments and evidence to counter OII’s Statement of Charges, and makes determinations on such allegations, imposing sanctions to entities or individuals in accordance with the Sanctions Procedures, when warranted. These determinations can be appealed before the Sanctions Committee, which acts as the second tier and final instance of the adjudicative process. The SO acts as a subject matter representative with internal and external clients and stakeholders and must interpret and analyze highly complex and confidential technical matters and make final determinations accordingly.
Consultancy objective
Provide advice to the Sanctions Officer for the IDB Group.
Main activities
The selected candidate will be expected to perform, among others, the following tasks:
- Provides high quality advice to the SO in connection with the review and disposition of sanctions cases in accordance with the Bank’s Sanctions Procedures.
- Under the supervision of the SO, represents the SO’s Office in discussions with other Bank Group units and at high level Management meetings regarding the sanctions regime and related policies.
- Coordinates research on assigned issues, using existing files and alternative sources (e.g., computer-assisted searches using the internet, intranet or other databases), analyzing information and summarizing findings.
- Delivers litigation-quality materials and related documents (internal and external correspondence) in connection with the review and issuance of Notices of Administrative Actions, including the drafting and/or editing of protocols, briefing notes, and other documents in both English and Spanish.
- Provides conceptual input and coordinates, under the SO’s guidance, the ongoing development of internal policies and procedures relating to case review, management and processing, as well as protocols for case-related communications, internal and external correspondence and the handling of sensitive information.
- Researches and analyses laws from various jurisdictions (common and civil law) related to administrative sanctions (e.g., evidence standards applicable to administrative proceedings), identifying legal and policy issues, research of relevant precedents, and proposing appropriate solutions.
- Monitors compliance with the applicable policies and procedures (including the Sanctions Procedures and the other constituent documents relating to the sanctions process), including all applicable time limitations and requirements of confidentiality; attending to the requirements of internal and external audit when required.
- Develops and manages, with the assistance of the IT department, of the SO’s information systems, including the finalization of the SO’s case and document management system, the integration of the existing historical case database, and the creation of new tools for reporting case activity and case taxonomies.
- Coordinates with staff and interns working for the SO’s Office.
- Under the supervision of the SO, manages and reviews case files, including organizing all case related records in accordance with appropriate protocols (hard copies and electronic copies).
- Coordinates all logistical tasks for issuing cases to Respondents (i.e., making enough copies for each Respondent, checking all copies for consistency, preparing binders and labels, checking addresses, requesting courier service, monitoring shipping to ensure delivery, etc.).
- Corresponds with Respondents, and communicates with counterparts around the Bank in relation to the status of cases.
- Under the supervision of the SO, drafts, proofreads and delivers reports to Senior Bank Management, the Board of Executive Directors and its Audit Committee, related to the caseload and other statistical reports and other information of the SO's Office.
- Assists the SO with presentations and other materials for conferences and official meetings.
- Undertaking other tasks and ad hoc assignments.
- Academic Degree/ Level & Years of Professional Work Experience: Law degree from a recognized university in the region (JD, BCL, LLB) with a Master of Laws degree (LL.M) and a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, or the equivalent combination between studies and experience.
- The selected candidate should have previous exposure to trial preparation and document intensive cases.
- The selected candidate should be able to cite-check reports and large legal briefs according to The Bluebook, McGill Guide (or other academic citation methods).
- The selected candidate must understand and have previous experience on how to follow court/tribunal rules and procedures in at least one jurisdiction.
- Thorough knowledge of legal processes, procedures and terminology for review, analysis, preparation and processing of litigation quality documents.
- Languages: Proficiency in English and Spanish
Skills:
- Fully proficient computer skills, particularly in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and in using information databases, internet/intranet services and library sources such as West Law and Lexis Nexis, as well as the ability to help organize data and information retrieval systems.
- Advanced legal document drafting and editing skills.
- Advanced understanding of international business transactions and government contracting, particularly in the context of the Bank’s development projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to anticipate, identify and analyze legal and policy issues and propose sound, reliable and creative solutions.
- Proven ability to conduct comprehensive research on a range of issues, including those of a unique and complex nature.
- Proven ability to clearly and concisely prepare, present, discuss and defend findings and recommendations and to produce complex and compelling reports, memoranda and papers, often on very short notice.
- Established reputation for integrity, sound judgment, fairness and discretion in dealing internally and externally.
Characteristics of the Consultancy
- Consultancy category and modality: Temporary Term Contractual, Monthly
- Contract duration: 6 months
- Place(s) of work: Headquarters
- Responsible person: The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Sanctions Officer for the IDB Group.
Payment and Conditions: Compensation will be determined in accordance with Bank’s policies and procedures. The Bank, pursuant to applicable policies, may contribute toward travel and moving expenses. In addition, candidates must be citizens of an IDB member country.
Visa and Work Permit: The Bank, pursuant to applicable policies, may submit a visa request to the applicable immigration authorities; however, the granting of the visa is at the discretion of the immigration authorities. Notwithstanding, it is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain the necessary visa or work permits required by the authorities of the country(ies) in which the services will be rendered to the Bank. If a candidate cannot obtain a visa or work permit to render services to the Bank the contractual offer will be rescinded
Consanguinity: Pursuant to applicable Bank policy, candidates with relatives (including the fourth degree of consanguinity and the second degree of affinity, including spouse) working for the Bank as staff members or Complementary Workforce contractuals, will not be eligible to provide services for the Bank.
Diversity: The Bank is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. We embrace diversity on the basis of gender, age, education, national origin, ethnic origin, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and HIV/AIDs status. We encourage women, Afro-descendants and persons of indigenous origins to apply.
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