Vice President of Integrity

Vice President of Integrity
World Bank Group Sector: Grade: GJ Term Duration: 4 years 0 months Recruitment Type: International Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 12/15/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance and global expertise for developing countries. It consists of five institutions that specialize in different aspects of development: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
With a mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet, the World Bank Group works across its membership to help countries create more and better jobs, and drive impactful and sustainable development. For each of its client countries, the WBG works with public and private partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to pressing global, regional and local challenges. The diverse staff based globally deliver programs in countries, liaise with government, civil society and private sector, and work to increase understanding of development issues. The World Bank is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic leader to fill the position of Vice President of the Integrity Vice Presidency (INT). The INT Vice President is appointed by the President and reports directly to the President on all matters related to INTs core activities and mandate, with delegation of certain administrative oversight aspects to the Managing Director, Chief Administrative Officer.
The Integrity VicePresidency is charged with helping foster the highest standards of institutional integrity for the WBG. The Vice President leads the INT office in making sure that its objectives are consistent with shareholders objectives and with applicable professional standards.
S/he leads the INT VicePresidency in conducting independent and diligent investigations of fraud and corruption allegations or other illegal activities involving projects and activities financed by the WBG, corporate vendors and WBG staff, litigates the results and disputes arising from these cases, and collaborates with others in the WBG to introduce best practice policies and systems, to protect the WBGs assets and reputation from fraud and corruption.
Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President INT, in conduct of the business of this function will liaise with:
Senior Management at headquarters and country offices, including Vice Presidents and Managing Directors;
WBG staff and relevant WBG departments covering Legal, Human Resources and Ethics and Internal Justice departments;
International organizations, and partners;
Communities of practice and academia;
Providing sound, professional counsel to Senior Management on issues that affect the World Bank Groups fraud risks and actions to be taken in connection with investigations, including possible criminal referrals, civil actions and cooperation with national law enforcement agencies and other intergovernmental organizations.
Giving strategic advice to Senior Management and operational departments on how to proactively prevent fraud and misuse of Bank Group funds, based on expertise and lessons learned.
Providing intellectual and project leadership in identifying and managing risk to the institution arising from fraud or corruption and designing clear procedures for appropriate sanctions.
Leading the strategic development and implementation of innovative and highimpact prevention programs to safeguard World Bank Group assets and reputation from fraud and corruption.
Providing thoughtleadership in the establishment of risk management frameworks and knowledge products to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate integrity risks in largescale development projects.
Ensuring rigorous, prompt and objective investigations of relevant allegations of fraud or corruption coming to the Vice Presidency based on established internal mechanisms consistent with externally recognized procedures for conducting investigations in international organizations.
Establishing and maintaining robust monitoring and evaluation systems to track the effectiveness and impact of all integrityrelated programs, investigations, and prevention initiatives.
Setting clear performance expectations for teams and individuals, regularly monitoring progress, and ensuring rigorous followthrough on commitments to foster a culture of transparency, a sense of urgency, and a resultsoriented mindset.
Management
Maintaining effective lines of communication to permit Bank Group staff and the public to submit to INT allegations of fraud or corruption in Bank Group projects while adhering to the principle of whistleblower protection.
Organizing programs for the Bank Group staff aimed at preventing and detecting fraud and corruption and creating an environment in which staff can report misconduct without fear of retaliation, and which contribute to the Bank Groups broader anticorruption agenda.
Planning, organizing and directing a large and diverse work program and budget of the INT business unit and being accountable for overall quality and consistency of outputs.
Reviewing the organizational structure of the VPU and internal processes and, following the review, if necessary, implementing changes to increase efficiency, transparency, and the effectiveness of the VPU, and developing and implementing plans for recruitment, training, rotation, and skills development of INT staff.
The successful candidate will be recognized and respected widely through his/her intellectual leadership, ability to get things done, reputation and track record as a problemsolver, and accomplishments relevant to the Bank Groups development agenda. In addition to a minimum of a Masters degree and 15 to 20 years of relevant work experience, the ideal candidate will also possess as many of the following professional and personal characteristics as possible:
~ Proven experience in law enforcement or anticorruption investigation, enforcement and sanctions for violations, and intimate familiarity with developing/emerging countries, particularly with respect to whitecollar crime, with wide knowledge of criminal justice, ethics and governance issues, substantial handson experience managing complex investigations, and the capacity to intellectually oversee highly visible fraud and corruption investigations.
~ Proven ability to conceptualize, design and implement proactive fraud and corruption risk management plans that identify, detect and deter any violation of law, rules or regulations or fraudulent or corrupt practices, and to do so proactively, deploying digital technology and artificial intelligence.
~ Expertise in fraud and corruption regulatory schemes in government and business, investigative techniques, procedures and intelligence systems commonly utilized in conducting complex fraud and corruption investigations.
~ Demonstrated ability in attracting, leading and developing high calibre teams of senior professionals, and a proven management track record in an internationally recognized organization and demonstrated ability in fostering a cohesive and integrated culture among staff at all levels.
~ A developed and wellmaintained active network of relationships outside the organization that can be leveraged and that will be complemented by one built internally.
~ Reputation as an inspiring leader, with a clear commitment to the highest personal and professional standards;