Head of Ethics Services Quality Assurance (Base in Beijing) - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multilateral development bank is seeking a Head of Ethics Services Quality Assurance to support the Chief Ethics Officer in developing ethics strategies and overseeing policy implementation. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, a strong understanding of international ethics standards, and advanced qualifications in law. This role promotes an ethical culture and requires excellent communication skills, particularly in English.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience, preferably with international organizations.
• Deep understanding of international ethics standards and principles.
• Ability to manage effectively in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Ethics Officer in developing ethics strategic direction.
• Oversee policy development and implementation.
• Assist in managing the Ethics Office, including budget and staffing.
• Lead internal and external ethics policy development initiatives.
• Perform internal quality control over Preventive and Investigative Services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tact and sensitivity

Fluent English

Education

Advanced degree in law or related field

Job description

Head of Ethics Services Quality Assurance

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond-infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled, and promotes regional connectivity.

The Ethics Office promotes an ethical organizational culture based on the Bank's core values and basic standards of conduct, as set out in the Bank's Code of Conduct for Bank Personnel. Providing confidential and independent guidance to Bank personnel is a crucial function of the Ethics Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Ethics Officer in developing the Bank's ethics strategic direction in light of AIIB's Corporate Strategy.
• Oversee the ethics-related policy development and implementation.
• Assist the Chief Ethics Officer in managing the Ethics Office, including its budget and staffing, and perform other duties expected of a deputy to the Chief Ethics Officer.
• Assist the Chief Ethics Officer in ensuring the quality assurance of Ethics Office advisory and investigation services.
• In the absence of the Chief Ethics Officer, or as otherwise authorized by the Chief Ethics Officer, represent the Chief Ethics Officer in internal justice proceedings, if so called upon, and at meetings and other events internally and externally, including meetings of Senior Management, related committees of the Board of Directors, and the Staff Council and external forums of the ethics profession.
• Lead internal and external ethics policy-development initiatives, including binding rules to be adopted by the Board and the President, nonbinding guidance notes, and international standard-setting under the auspices of the Ethics Network of Multilateral Organizations (ENMO) and others.
• Raise awareness by leading the ethics-awareness-raising program of the Bank, with support from the Preventive Services and Investigative Services teams. The audience may include Board officials, Bank personnel, and external parties.
• Perform internal quality control over both Preventive Services and Investigative Services. The incumbent shall not conduct fact-finding or investigation unless the Chief Ethics Officer decides otherwise. The incumbent shall oversee the operations of Investigative Services and perform quality assurance by reviewing the key products of Investigative Services, including fact-finding and investigation reports to the Ethics Committee of the Board of Directors, Vice President and Chief Administration Officer, or the Director General of the Human Resources Department.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of related experience, preferably with international organizations, in progressively managerial roles.
• Advanced degree in law (preferably international law, human rights law, or international administrative law), criminal justice and investigation, employee relations, organizational psychology, or a related field of study.
• Deep understanding of international ethics standards and principles and related international jurisprudence.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with tact and sensitivity.
• Fluency in English.

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences, and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation.

Join in AIIB's mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

ALL CURRENT VACANCIES

• Closing Date : All opportunities close at 11 : 59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed.
• Job Type : Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.