Principal Integrity Officer

Job Description - Principal Integrity Officer

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Principal Integrity Officer is assigned to the Prevention and Compliance Division (AIPD) within the Office of Anticorruption and Integrity (OAI). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to Director, AIPD and will oversee Junior team members.

Your Role

As a Principal Integrity Officer, you will conduct integrity due diligence (IDD) and guide IDD and project teams to identify, assess, and manage integrity risks to ADB, including reputational, associational, corruption, fraud, AML/CFT and tax transparency risks. You will also contribute to the development of policies and procedures to enhance integrity risk management in ADB-financed, supported, or administered activities, including the implementation of mitigating measures, proactive monitoring, training on policies and procedures, and/or capacity building of ADB's DMCs.

You will:

• Advise and guide IDD and project teams to conduct IDD on sovereign and non-sovereign projects.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines, to help deliver OAI's mandate and enhance integrity risk management.
• Guide and advise project teams on how to undertake measures to identify, assess, and mitigate integrity risks in ADB-financed projects.
• Advise, review and, as necessary, help draft appropriate disclosure language for project documents.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to enhance proactive integrity monitoring of entities in projects and guide project teams on how to conduct such monitoring for profiling/data collection, analysis and advisory action.
• Develop and deliver training to ADB staff on integrity risk management and related policies and procedures.
• Conduct employment screening due diligence on recruitment candidates, as required.
• Conduct IDD reviews for ADB procurement and consultant recruitment activities, including institutional suppliers and contractors, as required.
• Guide and advise other departments/offices in ADB, with respect to integrity risks, including potential exposures to fraud, corruption, money laundering, financing of terrorism, tax evasion, tax transparency, and other risks and prohibited practices.
• Conduct seminars and workshops, facilitate meetings to foster an understanding of ADB's policies and procedures on integrity risks, including anticorruption and AML/CFT.
• Collaborate with other offices, including MDBs and IFIs, on OAI's approach to integrity risk management.
• Help manage and contribute to implementation of technical assistance to developing member countries about AML/CFT.
• Perform any other IDD-related matter, including the preparation of reports, analyses and advisories.
• Support OAI management in the recruitment of OAI staff and consultants.
• Manage and supervise the performance of reporting staff, consultants and contractors, provide clear direction, monitors and convey feedback on performance.
• Undertake other work that may be assigned by the Director, AIPD and/or Head, OAI.

You will need:

• Master's degree or equivalent in business administration, law, project management, tax, finance, or relevant fields from a duly accredited educational institution. Alternatively, a university degree in related field combined with at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, and at least 6 years of supervisory experience, demonstrating progression of responsibilities, including in a financial crime compliance-related field.
• Experience with international standards, principles and practices on financial crime compliance due diligence and tax integrity.
• Established reputation for integrity, fairness and discretion.
• Ability to perform under pressure, balance multiple work priorities and adapt in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated teamwork, and conceptualization skills and management of others, with the utmost diplomatic and professional manner.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English and local language.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL7.

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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ADB wants to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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: Asian Development Bank Headquarters-Philippines-Manila

Department: Office of Anticorruption and Integrity

Division: Investigations Division, OAI

Staff Category: Technical Local - HQ

Position Level: TL7

: 27-May-2025, 9:41:42 AM

: 11-Jun-2025, 9:29:00 PM