Corruption Prevention Officer

Corruption Prevention Officer

Job Title:	Corruption Prevention Officer
Level:	5
Division:	Corruption Prevention, Stakeholder Engagement and Anti-Corruption Strategy
Reports to: Senior Corruption Prevention Officer
Manages:	N/A

Job Summary

The incumbent is accountable to the Senior Corruption Prevention Officer for the efficient and effective gathering, analysis and review of public body practices and procedures, inclusive of the proactive assessment of information relating to the prevention and detection of corruption within Government of Jamaica Public Bodies. The Corruption Prevention Officer will also be responsible for positing recommendations for remedial action to correct identified deficiencies in the practices and procedures of Public Bodies, in keeping with the provisions of the Integrity Commission Act, other applicable legislation, policies and guidelines, in order that the Entity achieves its long-term objective of detecting, preventing and reducing the likelihoods of acts of corruption.  

Major Responsibilities

1.	Critically examine and interrogate, in a systematic manner, as instructed, the practices and procedures of GOJ Public Bodies which may reduce the likelihood or the occurrence of acts of corruption;
2.	Develops objective, coherent and practical remedial recommendations in relation to the revision of Public Body practices and procedures, in a timely manner, which will aid in effectively preventing, detecting and reducing the likelihood of acts of corruption.
3.	Develops and contributes to the work plans and the strategic direction of the Unit and Division by providing objective and informed feedback on impact of initiatives and interventions in the Public Bodies.
4.	Contributes to the Corruption Prevention Division’s strategic engagement activities, resulting in the Division’s Annual Operational Plans being aligned to the Commission’s Strategic Business Plan. 
5.	Annually update, in conjunction with the Senior Corruption Prevention Officer, own Job Accountability and Performance Targets aligned to the Entity’s Strategic Plan.
6.	Develops in conjunction with the Senior Corruption Prevention Officer, own Individual Development Plan (IDP) following the Performance Review as per the Performance Management System.
7.	Prepares reports on all assigned projects in keeping with the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures/Monitoring Process.
8.	Liaises with assigned Public Bodies and provide accurate feedback and technical guidance as it relates to corrective measures, proposed policies and practices which will foster an environment and culture of anti-corruption and anti-bribery.
9.	Prepares timely reports or correspondence on any weaknesses in systems, practices and procedures which are employed by Public Bodies, and posit remedial recommendations to solve current issues and benchmark standards for future improvements.
10.	Liaises with officers from the Investigations Division, and the Information and Complaints Division, in keeping with the Inter-Division Protocol, to obtain such information as is necessary to create a preliminary profile of the needs and situational analysis of assigned public bodies, in relation to non-conformance with government contracting/licensing rules/asset declaration practices, and such other anti-corruption tools/standards, as may be utilized by the GOJ.
11.	Keeps current with all legislations and best practices relating to anti-corruption, government contracts, licences and permits, and apply such knowledge in the execution of assigned tasks.
12.	Prepares Status Reports as required.
13.	Attends the monthly Department Meeting to discuss performance, ensuring there are diagnoses and prognoses for any performance variances. 
14.	Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Director or by the Executive Director.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience

	Undergraduate Degree in Public Administration/Public Sector Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Management Studies, Political Science or related area of study.
	A Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in either a regulatory, compliance, research, auditing or risk management environment - preferably in a Public Sector Organisation.

Desired Qualifications & Experience 

•	Knowledge of the GOJ Public Procurement Procedures and Legislative Framework; and
•	Graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Accounting, Public Policy & Management/Public Sector Management or related area of study.
•	Formal training and/or certification in Investigations, Compliance Management or Enterprise Risk Management.
•	Formal training in Public Sector Procurement Management.  
•	Experience in the conduct of public sector accounting and/or audit.
•	Experience in the conduct of qualitative and quantitative research.
•	Knowledge of GOJ operational policies and procedures across a wide group of Ministries/ Departments and Agencies.



Desired Skills, Personal Attributes & Competencies 

	Reasoning Power - ability to make on-the-spot assessment of situations.
	Excellent Analytical Skills with demonstrated ability to apply and transfer knowledge across differing scenarios and operational environments.
	Experience and understanding of the GOJ’s operations in particular to Contract Administration, Operations and Financial Administration.
	Anticipates and solves problems and takes advantage of opportunities.
	Ability to inspire confidence of others, command respect of others and to respect the dignity of others.
	Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites.
	Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats and to deal effectively with people at all levels.
	High level of confidentiality, honesty, and integrity.
	Committed, works on own initiative, trustworthy and result oriented and demonstrates ownership of assigned tasks.
	Effective time management skills.

Specific Knowledge

•	Knowledge of the Integrity Commission Act and all other applicable laws, regulations and policies that are associated with the discharge of the Commission’s mandate.

Working Conditions

	Typical office environment, with Travel required.
	Willingness to work beyond normal working hours as the situation may demand. 
	Occasional exposure to hostile environment

Reporting Relationships Contacts

•	Works under the general supervision of the Senior Corruption Prevention Officer.
•	Liaises with:

1.	Internally:
     	
a.	Manager, Anti-Corruption Policy and Strategic Engagement; and
b.	Officers within the Corruption Prevention Division, the Investigations Division, the Corruption Prosecutions Division and the Information and Complaints Division.

2.	Externally:    	
a.	Staff at all levels in Government Ministries/ Departments/ Agencies, Statutory Organizations and the general public.


Authority To

•	Draft correspondence, as required, for the discharge of assigned responsibilities, in keeping with internal protocols and approval levels;
•	Represent the Commission at meetings;
•	Undertake visits to office locations of Public Bodies;
•	Review documents, policies and applicable files of Public Bodies; and
•	Liaise internally with representatives of other divisions, in keeping with the Inter-Divisional Protocol, to determine identified areas of weaknesses in the operations/practices of public bodies to aid in streamlining interventions.

 
Basic Performance Criteria

This job is satisfactorily performed, inter alia, when:

•	All assigned tasks are completed according to instructions/guidelines given and finished within agreed deadlines 98% of the time.
•	Other scheduled and ad hoc reporting requirements fulfilled to meet specified deadlines.
•	There is evidence that appropriate information was always conveyed to others from own knowledge base or that, when prudent to do so, good judgement was exercised in seeking prior management advice and authorization before responses were given.
•	No breaches of confidentiality, honesty and integrity occurred.  
•	No breaches of the Commission’s policies occurred.
•	Pleasant, courteous and professional disposition demonstrated at all times.                                                                


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