Asset Recovery Specialist International Centre for Asset Recovery
Employment location: Basel, Switzerland
Employment rate: 80-100%
Start date: August 2012 or at the earliest availability
Organization: The International Centre for Asset Recovery is a department of the Basel Institute on Governance. The Specialist will work in the units for Legal and Case Consultancy
Reporting: Working in consultation with and reporting to the Head of Legal and Case Consultancy.
The International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR) at the Basel Institute on Governance provides policy advice to requesting and requested countries in the context of legal and institutional reform processes. Furthermore, ICAR offers strategic case advice to requesting countries in concrete and actual international bribery or money laundering cases with an asset recovery/MLA angle, and liaises between requesting and requested countries in these matters. ICAR also provides specialized and tailor-made training to law enforcement authorities and other relevant groups in asset tracing, mutual legal assistance (MLA) and asset recovery. These activities are complemented by the ICAR’s
research activities as well as by the ICAR’s IT team which develops practical tools to support training activities and assist law enforcement agencies in the investigation and prosecution of corruption cases.
Tasks include assisting officials in developing and transition countries on complex anti-corruption investigations, international cooperation and asset recovery cases. The candidate would also contribute to the analysis of legal and institutional settings related to the fight against corruption. The candidate would also be responsible for contributing to policy documents, representing the Institute at international forums and developing the Institute’s knowledge base.
Profile and competencies:
The ideal candidate should have a university degree (Masters or equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in the investigation and/or prosecution of corruption and related economic crimes with international exposure. Ideally the candidate would also be able to present some evidence of successful outcomes in international recovery of assets.
The position requires excellent analytical and drafting skills as well as strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Also required is an ability to work under pressure in challenging environments. Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English is required and a working knowledge of another major world language such as French, Russian, Arabic, Spanish or Portuguese is a definite
advantage. The candidate must be available to travel extensively and to work flexible hours on occasions.
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Please send your written application, including a cover letter and a complete CV as well as contact details of three professional references, by email by 25 June 2012 to:
Ms Andrea Poelling
Head of Resources and Operational Support
Basel Institute on Governance
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