Manager – Misconduct Investigations

Overview

Manager

Job #: req
35692
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Ethics & Internal Justice Systems
Grade: GH
Term Duration: 4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment

Location:

Washington, DC, United States
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date: 3/13/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

The World Bank Group (WBG) invites qualified candidates to apply for the role of Manager in the Investigations Unit of the Ethics & Internal Justice Services Vice Presidency (EIJ). The selected candidate will report to the Director, Mediation & Formal Services Department (MFR) and will lead independent fact-finding investigations into allegations of staff misconduct.

• Manage INV’s portfolio of work, providing leadership, strategic guidance and oversight to staff responsible for investigating allegations of staff misconduct.
• Provide robust quality assurance to ensure investigations are professional, thorough, timely and objective.
• Establish and uphold high standards of quality, including continuous training for investigators and leveraging technology, including AI.
• Lead, prepare and deliver high-quality data reports and briefing materials for EIJ Leadership.
• Share best practices, trends and lessons learned from investigations to support risk management and prevent misconduct and fraud.
• Identify and implement process improvements from emerging jurisprudence and stakeholder feedback.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the WBG’s investigative mechanisms and revise related Staff Directives to reflect best practices among international organizations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with key institutional stakeholders (e.g., Legal Department, HR Vice Presidency, Integrity Vice Presidency, Staff Association).
• Manage INV’s budget and resources in line with EIJ’s strategic planning.
• Lead INV’s collaboration with other EIJ units, special initiatives/projects, and undertake ad hoc assignments.

• A background in law, criminal justice, or another relevant field.
• Masters’ degree, ideally in law, with a minimum of 12 years of experience conducting investigations, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven track record of building and managing multi-disciplinary teams and creating an enabling work environment.
• High level of integrity, discretion and sound judgment in working with sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with experience in leading teams and collaborating across departments.
• Creative, strategic and independent thinker with the ability to conceptualize ideas and translate them into actions.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to consider broader implications while applying a case-by-case approach.
• Effective and persuasive communicator (oral and written English) capable of articulating positions and delivering presentations to the WBG Boards of Directors and Senior Management.
• Ability to deal with complexity, ambiguity and crisis with confidence.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

• Sense of urgency:
  Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Thoughtful risk-taking:
  Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
• Empowerment and accountability:
  Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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