1. Internship Topic

Review on: (i) how ADB’s new Investigation and Enforcement Framework (IEF)should be best cascaded to or reflected in ADB’s rules, regulations, contracts and other standard forms, and (ii) what key features and best practices need to be incorporated in an Integrity Risk Management Framework.

2. Summary of Job Description

(i)Implementation of ADB’s new Investigation and Enforcement Framework (IEF) through:

•Identifying appropriate additions/modifications to cascade or reflect the new IEF in all levels of ADB’s policy structure, including OAI’s Standard Operating Procedures;

•Developing templates and other document to help ensure that communications and reports address IEF requirements;

•Identifying policy gaps and ensuring policy consistency across ADB’s rules, regulations, contracts and other standard forms and ensure compliance with ABs Anti corruption Policy;

•as may be assigned, other policy and research initiatives including enhancing OAI’s investigative practices under the new IEF and its interactions, submissions, and dealings with the enforcement bodies (Integrity Enforcement Committee and Enforcement Appeals Committee).

(ii)Development of ADB’s Integrity Risk Management Framework (IRMF), specifically:

•Assisting in the benchmarking of relevant MDB policies for development of ADB’s IRMF;

•the mapping of non-OAI policies and procedures to be updated, retired, or revised in view of revisions to the Anticorruption Policy; and

•as may be assigned, other policy and research initiatives as relevant to the revisions of the Anticorruption Policy.

3.Period of Assignment

Duration: 11 weeks

Timing: June 2024 onwards

4.Location

ADB Headquarters, Manila

5.Expected Outcomes

(i)Research Study summarizing the review, findings, and analysis

(ii)Knowledge sharing event in OAI to present key findings of the research

Qualifications

6.Education Requirements

Masters/PhD candidate in Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Governance, Anticorruption,

Procurement, Financial Management or related fields. Candidate must be currently enrolled.

7. Relevant Experience

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including the ability to clearly and concisely

prepare, present, discuss issues, findings, and recommendations

• Demonstrated teamwork (works effectively with diverse colleagues in own unit and other divisions and

departments)

• Demonstrated facilitation and knowledge sharing skills; builds networks with others for the effective

communication and exchange of knowledge and ideas

8. Other Requirements

Upload the following documents in the “Attachments” section of your application:

-Curriculum vitae (CV)

-Proof of enrollment to a Masters or PhD program. Inclusive dates should confirm that you will be enrolled during the intended period of assignment.