Senior Misconduct Investigation Consultant
Senior Misconduct Investigation Consultant
Application close date
02/13/2026
1. Project Background
1.1 The Ethics Office promotes an ethical organizational culture based on the Core Values and Basic Standards of Conduct as set out in the Bank’s Code of Conduct for Bank Per-sonnel. Key responsibilities of the Ethics Office include providing confidential advice to Bank Personnel, developing training and other awareness-raising measures, administer-ing the Bank’s Disclosure Statement of Financial Interests program, and contributing to the Bank’s standard-setting and policy development. 1.2 Functioning on the principles of independence, impartiality and confidentiality, the Ethics Office is also mandated to receive, assess, and investigate reports of alleged misconduct by Bank Personnel (i.e., violations of the Bank’s rules).
2. Objectives of the Assignment
The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide expert support in the assessment and investigation of allegations of misconduct within the AIIB. The consultant will ensure that all investigations are conducted in accordance with the Bank's internal legal frame-work and recognized international standards and would need to be available on short no-tice to work, in collaboration with another Bank Personnel in the Ethics Office, at the level of lead investigator on individual cases involving alleged misconduct. This will enhance the Bank's ability to address misconduct effectively, thereby reinforcing its commitment to ethical governance and accountability.
3. Scope of Services
The scope of services for the Senior Misconduct Investigation Consultant includes but is not limited to: • Assist the Ethics Office in conducting threshold assessments and investigations of allegations of misconduct at the level of lead investigator. • Carry out threshold assessments and investigations in accordance with the Bank’s internal framework and internationally recognized best practices • Prioritize investigations based on threshold assessment and risk evaluation • Plan investigation strategy and timeline • Formulate recommended actions based on the findings from the threshold as-sessments and investigations to address the issues of concern and promote an ethical organizational culture in accordance with the Bank’s Code of Conduct for Bank Personnel • Support the implementation of the recommended actions as instructed.
3. Scope of Services (Continued)
(No Value)
4. Consultancy Output / Deliverables
The expected deliverables from the Senior Misconduct Investigation Consultant include: • Carry out threshold assessments of received allegations of misconduct in a timely manner, in accordance with the Bank’s internal legal framework and internationally recognized standards governing threshold assessments and investigations. • Plan, organize and manage investigations of alleged misconduct in a timely manner, in accordance with the Bank’s internal legal framework and internationally recognized standards governing investigations. • Prepare clear and concise threshold assessment and investigation reports, setting out relevant findings and conclusions.
4. Consultancy Output / Deliverables (Continued)
(No Value)
5. Implementation Arrangement
The Senior Consultant(s) will work part-time under the direct supervision of the Chief Ethics Officer or the delegate thereof. The Senior Consultant(s) may work remotely subject to the requirements in section 6 below, unless onsite presence is requested. Any travel and accommodation costs will be reimbursed by AIIB. The Senior Consultant(s) is expected to present regular work reports in accordance with a schedule to be agreed as part of the contract.
5. Implementation Arrangement (Continued)
(No Value)
6. Support to the Consultant by the Bank
The Bank will provide a working laptop and other required IT accessories to the Consultant.
7. Knowledge Transfer and Training
N/A
Qualification Requirement
• Availability to commence carrying out threshold assessments and/or investigations on short notice, i.e. within two to three days. • A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in investiga-tory work is mandatory (preferably with international organizations), including experience in interviewing complainants/victims, subjects and witnesses. • Knowledge of current industry best practices relating to internal investigations in interna-tional organizations is required. • Experience and demonstrated sensitivity in working with cross cultural aspects of human relations is required. • Availability for a working schedule that is compatible with Beijing time zone (a cross-over of at least half-a-day per day).