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    Associate Director, Compliance Lead Advisor - London, United Kingdom - EBRD

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    Requisition ID 34556 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Indep. Project Accountability Mechanism Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 12/05/2024
    The Independent Project Accountability Mechanism (IPAM) is the EBRD's Accountability Mechanism.

    IPAM independently reviews environmental, social, and public disclosure-related complaints raised by project-affected people and civil society organisations concerning Bank projects.

    IPAM is an independent function, governed outside the Bank's investment operations, reporting directly to the EBRD Board of Directors via the Audit and Risk Committee.

    The Project Accountability Policy established mandate, structure and operation of IPAM.

    Within this context, the Associate Director, Compliance Lead Advisor works in close coordination with the Chief Accountability Officer (CAO), leading the Compliance Review function, which is responsible for the processing of cases through the three stages of the Compliance function: compliance assessment, investigation and monitoring of action plans.

    Managing a small team, the Associate Director is responsible for ensuring the robust and timely implementation of all cases and work closely with other members of the IPAM team to ensure deliverables meet the IPAM investigative standards and the methodological process established in the policy and on any internal guidance developed is applied.

    Key to the role is engaging with relevant case stakeholders, implementing robust and systematic investigative methodologies and providing fact-based compliance determination analyses.

    They are also responsible for the monitoring of Management Action Plans and ensuring that systematic collection of results and outcomes to serve as inputs for Advisory products.

    Providing substantive compliance products to feed into IPAM's institutional learning work is another important part of the role and the Associate Director will actively identify trends and systemic issues and work in collaboration with the IPAM Outreach and Institutional Team on the production of institutional knowledge products as required.

    Under limited direction of the Managing Director, Chief Accountability Officer, the Associate Director Compliance Lead Advisor acts as the Compliance function lead and has a combination of function-specific and general administrative-coordination functions including:
    Case Management

    Leads the Compliance team in planning and conducting the assessment and compliance reviews of cases in the function, ensuring all appropriate lines of inquiry are identified, and resources are used effectively, and policy provisions are complied with.

    Manages, coaches and develops the Compliance team, ensuring they excel and meeting the standards, vision and objectives set the by CAO.

    Engages and consults the CAO on progress, identifying risks and ensuring alignment with strategic direction.
    Leads on the recruitment, training and supervision of compliance team members and consultants

    Acts as the in-house expert in the application and interpretation of the Environmental and Social Policy and the Access to Information Policy.

    Responsible for the establishment and updating of methodologies, guidelines and procedures for the Compliance function of IPAM in line with best practices.

    Plans and undertakes missions to project sites as needed to gather first-hand evidence relevant to the compliance review work, including areas with hazardous working conditions.

    Identifies and maintains a roster of technical experts to assist the compliance work in an ad-hoc fashion providing technical inputs.

    Ensures the integrity of case files as per Bank and IPAM standards and is accountable for ensuring that the compliance team are aware of internal procedures and follow them.

    Outreach and Learning
    Participates in and supports Outreach efforts of the department, as required

    Collaborates with the Outreach and Learning Team to ensure that programmatic goals of these two mandates are achieved in a robust, consistent and impactful way.

    Proposes relevant content and provides case updates to ensure website and other transparency vehicles reflect progress made.

    Provides insights and substantive inputs for the generation of institutional learnings resulting from the compliance function and proposes outlets and strategies to devolve learnings to relevant Bank staff.

    Liaises with the compliance/investigation sections of other international organisations to promote knowledge sharing.

    Monitors expenditure against approved levels on a regular basis and investigate significant variances to ensure effective performance and cost control.

    Keeps abreast of all relevant internal policies and procedures as a people supervisor and responsible for the delivery of the compliance work.

    Leads the annual SIP process in line with Bank policies and procedures, taking responsibility for the production and quarterly reporting of the annual work program.

    Supports the CAO in overseeing IPAM administrative operation, including budgetary and HR matters, the development and preparation of internal administrative procedures and working with other IPAM team members to ensure institutional engagement and performance while ensuring a healthy work/life balance.

    Is a member of the Risk Assessment IPAM Coordinating Team and ensures cascading of decisions regarding safety and retaliation mitigation measures.

    Contributes to the ongoing development of professional practices within IPAM, proposing to the CAO training activities and sharing knowledge as needed.

    Participates in the implementation of his/her personal learning and training development plan.
    Coaches junior staff and, trains and transfers knowledge so as to ensure robust delivery.

    Degree in social or environmental sciences, sustainable business administration, corporate social responsibility, environmental and social impact assessment, and/or international development, or equivalent work experience.

    Demonstrated relevant work experience in environmental and social impact assessment, project finance, stakeholder engagement particularly in relation to international development finance.

    Recognised expertise in the application of environmental and social safeguards in the context of a multilateral development bank in particular the EBRD's Environmental and Social Policy and the Access to Information Policy
    Proven track record in project management with a focus on delivering robust outputs within the timeframes set.

    Exhibition of excellent judgment under high levels of scrutiny from both internal and external stakeholders in a compliance role, requiring the ability to present evidence-based findings in a constructive manner.

    Demonstrated ability to coordinate competing priorities, meet deadlines and ensure effective delivery in line with policies and procedures.

    Successful track record of constructive engagement with polarised stakeholders of varying backgrounds, languages, education levels, mandates and motivations, through negotiation, participation and consultation.

    Willingness to travel regularly and work outside standard business hours required.

    Fluent written and oral command of English; professional command of a second language used in EBRD countries of operation would be an asset.


    High pressure position:

    requiring the ability to coordinate and produce outstanding fact-based compliance work, working to firm deadlines using nuanced judgment and engagement.

    Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

    Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
    A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
    An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
    Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does.

    The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength.

    The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.

    As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.


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