Senior Integrity Manager

Job Description

Program Brief

Founded in 1933, International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the world’s leading agencies working in post-conflict and development contexts, supporting communities in over 40 fragile, failed and developing states. In this capacity, we work to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted, struggling to endure and wishing to advance on a path of development.

The Resettlement Support Center Asia (RSC Asia), funded by the US State Department Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), assists persons throughout Asia seeking permanent resettlement in the United States. Responsible for a portfolio of 37 countries, RSC Asia: prepares refugee applications for the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) using START (a State Department–managed data system that supports the arrival and resettlement of refugees through technology); provides information to resettlement agencies about arriving refugees and offers cultural orientation training to refugees bound for the United States.

Purpose of the Role

The Senior Integrity Manager is responsible for implementing a robust mitigation strategy against identified fraud risks associated with the working context and leading the implementation of the Integrity and Compliance Guidelines at the RSC Asia Bangladesh. This position acts as the internal and external focal point for all fraud mitigation, prevention, investigation, record keeping, training and education. This position reports to the Head of RSC Office Bangladesh.

Highlights of Key Responsibilities

- Serve as the internal and external focal point for fraud and malfeasance mitigation, prevention, investigation, record keeping, training and education for the RSC Asia Bangladesh operation. - Monitor and track fraud reporting mechanisms daily. - Prepare monthly reports on trends, key outcomes, and recommendations for fraud mitigation on trends, investigation, and other related matters for the management team. - Conduct annual fraud risk assessment. Identify any areas of opportunity, challenges, vulnerability, and risk for potential fraud and propose actionable responses as appropriate. - Support the maintenance and revisions of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), independently and collaboratively, to ensure internal compliance with IRC and donor fraud prevention policies and processes. - Coordinate with management on development of new and innovative ways for fraud and malfeasance mitigation. - Continually assess, evaluate, and report on the implementation of the Integrity and Compliance (I&C) Guide in Bangladesh and provide recommendations as appropriate. - Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to promote the development of proactive fraud prevention strategies that mitigate fraud/integrity risks in USRAP activities. - Represent the RSC Asia Bangladesh as an anti-fraud focal person in discussions related to fraud prevention with the partner organizations such as IRC, IOM, UNHCR, etc. - Facilitate fraud and malfeasance investigations in coordination with the RSC Asia Director, Head of RSC Operation, and Integrity and Compliance Coordinator and/or with IRC’s Ethics and Compliance Unit. - Draft fraud and malfeasance investigation and closure reports, ensuring that both RSC Asia and donor reporting requirements are met. - Catalog and document all reports of fraud and malfeasance and ensure both IRC and donor reporting requirements are met. - Develop materials and train staff on fraud mitigation, confidentiality, the handling of refugee records, and other anti-fraud and/or compliance-related topics through bi-annual department training and new hire orientations. - Develop fraud prevention toolkits for staff which include templates for policy and procedure, posters, and other materials as needed. - Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

- University Degree required. Master’s degree preferred. - Specialization in fraud or risk management, investigations, or related fields is desirable.

Work Experience

- Five (5) years of experience in fraud mitigation or related field. - One (1) year of fraud or workplace investigation experience. - One (1) year management experience, managing team performance and projects. - One (1) year of US Refugee Admissions Program experience preferred. - Previous experience working in an international organization in a multi-cultural environment is preferred. - Experience in interviewing, preferably in a refugee or investigative context.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

- Excellent knowledge of fraud, corruption, financial crime, and misconduct prevention techniques. - In-depth knowledge of ethics and compliance programs. - In-depth knowledge of governance and integrity standards. - Demonstrated superior knowledge of and application of international protection principles. - Works well with others; shares information, contributes, encourages and motivates others to become involved in team activities. - Excellent time management skills, and capable of working under pressure and handling stress. - Strong analytical and legal skills with the ability to interpret complex legal and financial information. - Excellent presentation, and training skills. - Superior written and oral skills.

Language and Computer Skills

- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other languages is highly desirable.

Standard of Professional Conduct

IRC and IRC employees are required to abide by the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – Code of Conduct which are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.

Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified women professionals to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Are you ready to join the most dynamic team?

Working Environment

The position is currently based in Cox’s Bazar. The position requires domestic travel to support delivery of USRAP processing within Bangladesh.

The employee is required to adhere to The IRC Way for professional conduct, as well as to be in compliance with all relevant IRC and donor policies and procedures while carrying out job responsibilities.