Lead Ethics Specialist

About the Role

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is seeking a Lead Ethics Specialist to join their team in Jeddah, Makkah. This full-time role involves leading the development and implementation of proactive measures to uphold ethical standards and prevent misconduct within the Bank Group. The specialist will contribute significantly to the organization's learning and its transformation into a knowledge-based entity.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on planned prevention activities and programs to ensure compliance with the Bank Group Code of Ethics.
• Handle complex, sensitive, and confidential assignments independently.
• Deliver ethics products and services to IsDB Group staff and provide oversight on the interpretation of the Code of Ethics and related policies.
• Support the Director in developing and executing communications, training, and education programs to inform staff of ethical obligations.
• Lead complex training and communications projects, including writing articles, giving presentations, and developing communication materials.
• Oversee the preparation of annual reports and other written products for the Department Director.
• Assist in keeping IsDB Group Units informed on relevant ethics issues and oversee data analysis to identify trends and major issues.
• Recommend and implement policies, procedures, and targeted programs for strategic use.
• Supervise consultants and oversee contracts as requested by the Director.
• Support activities related to allegations of staff misconduct and play a key role in reviewing and developing internal procedures and manuals.
• Mainstream ethics into Bank Group policy documents and engage departments on lessons learned.
• Organize and oversee training, capacity building, awareness-raising, and sensitization activities to enhance ethical conduct.
• Develop presentations and materials for the prevention of staff misconduct.
• Lead the launch and implementation of the Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interests Program.
• Undertake staff misconduct investigations and prepare corresponding reports.
• Spearhead the identification and organization of collaborative partnerships with regional and international trainers for staff training programs.

Knowledge Management Contributions

• Lead the organization and implementation of meetings, workshops, and video conferences to promote dialogue on integrity and ethics.
• Provide administrative and technical support on ethics issues during major events.
• Lead the preparation of a periodic newsletter on Ethics Prevention and Outreach Products.
• Prepare annual integrity and ethics reports and ensure their publication.
• Lead special initiatives/projects and undertake ad hoc assignments as required.

Capacity Building and Advisory Functions

• Lead, organize, and oversee the implementation of training and awareness activities for staff misconduct prevention.
• Lead in designing and developing innovative training tools and modules based on data analysis to enhance staff expertise.
• Lead the implementation of a Training and Awareness Plan for staff capacity building and sensitization.
• Advise IsDB Group Staff on the provisions of the IsDB Group Code of Ethics.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, within the Islamic Development Bank Group.