Fwd: More Int. Jobs in the Anti-Corruption field

[Yemisi Ransome-Kuti]

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From: Florence Ojewumi <000005e5f36c779...@JISCMAIL.AC.UK>
Date: 20 July 2015 1:47:24 pm GMT+1
To: WA...@JISCMAIL.AC.UK
Subject: Re: More Int. Jobs in the Anti-Corruption field
Reply-To: Florence Ojewumi <flor...@YAHOO.COM>

Dear all,

                  US Barrack Obama to help trace Nigeria's stolen funds   

      

Could this be the beginning of Nigeria's assertion of its extraterritorial authority?

From International Public Law, a country has the right to exercise its jurisdiction over another country in circumstances where its 'sovereignty' has been affected adversely.

Recently, Dr Gbenga Oduntan wrote a paper of recommendation on combating corruption in the justice system. One of the suggestions made was the extraterritoritorial application of the Nigerian anti-corruption laws.

In my research on the "effects of extraterritoriality on sovereignty and jurisdictional competence", I discussed that corruption cannot solely be relegulated through laws but a synergy of social, political and economic  tools need to be established to ensure lasting change. I also discussed that the international field of combating foreign corruption through extraterritorial assertions is uneven. There is an unequal balance of power in extraterritorial assertions and responses between the South and the North. Given the fact that the developed and the underdeveloped countries both have the problem of corruption in international business however, the fierce assertion of jurisdiction has only tilted to one side - the developed states.

Today, it is interesting to see that the Nigerian government is further taking extraterritorial step in asking President Barack Obama to set up a Presidential Advisory Committee and facilitate a congregational hearing on stolen assets from Nigeria.  It is said that "Obama would be helping to right the wrong that had been done to the Nigerian masses over the years". see link for details: http://www.punchng.com/news/stolen-funds-serap-seeks-obamas-assistance/

Please share your thoughts on this recent development. Impact on political, legal, social and economic spheres. 

Warm regards,

Florence Ojewumi

Research Candidate (International law and anti-corruption law), University of Kent

On Wednesday, 15 July 2015, 19:00, Gbenga Oduntan <O.T.O...@KENT.AC.UK> wrote:

Consultant - Updating ASEAN Financial Rules and P... ASEAN Secretariat, Indonesia Apply by: 30 Jul 2015   The ARISE Grant for ASEAN Secretariat Capacity Development invites applicants from consultants for the project: Updating ASEAN Financial Rules and Procedures (AFRP) Technical Assistance  Deadline of Application: 30 July 2015  Rationale: The current the ASEAN Secretariat Financial Rules and Procedures (AFRP) has been in place since April 2010. In the last five years, there have been several changes and development and some of them have implications on certain financial rules and procedures. To aid their implementation and conform to international standards and best practices, some rules and procedures in the AFRP need to be updated, refined and be supported by clear procedures and samples. These standards include the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and International Procurement Standards. The need to revise and bring into force additional rules and procedures to complement the current AFRP has been highlighted by one of the recommendations of the High Level Task Force on Strengthening ASEAN Secretariat and Reviewing ASEAN Organs.: “The CPR should review the ASEAN Secretariat Staff Regulations (ASSR) and the ASEAN Secretariat Financial Rules and Procedures (AFRP) in order to strengthen the ASEAN Secretariat in the area of human resource management and administration as well as financial management.” In revising and updating the current AFRP, a Task Force has been set up. To ensure that the revised AFRP meets international standards and incorporate prevailing best practices, an external consultant will be hired to assist the Task Force.  Objectives and Deliverables The consultant shall provide technical assistance: To ensure that ASEAN Financial Rules and Procedures are in accordance with International Standards (IPSAS, IA Standards, Procurement Standards, INTOSAI, ISAs); To improve existing rules and procedures and provide more guidelines and samples to aid implementation; To bring into force additional rules and procedures to complement the existing ones and incorporate best practices. Deliverables: Inception Report Draft AFRP with proposed technical annexes, forms/templates and a summary table of major changes and improvements.   Scope of Work The consultant will report to the Task Force Chair and work closely with the Task Force Coordinator/Secretary. Specific tasks include: a.  AFRP Review and Desk Research. Based on the initial assessment of policy gaps and rooms for improvement recommended in the EU Pillar Assessment report and inputs and suggestions of the Task Force, the consultant will conduct desk research and review the current AFRP, make comparative analyses with other international standards and best practices, and further identify what need to be improved or added to the AFRP. b.  AFRP coverage. At the inception meeting with the AFRP Task Force, the consultant shall present his/her proposal and suggestions on: AFRP scope; Areas of coverage/table of contents; Technical annexes/forms Initial findings on gaps and rooms for improvement c,  Revising AFRP. Based on the discussion and agreement with the Task Force on areas of coverage and format of AFRP, the consultant will revise the AFRP accordingly.  New policies, procedures and templates/forms shall be developed to meet the international standards and best practices. The 1st draft of AFRP will be submitted to the Task Force for their review and consideration. For easy digestion and timely review, the consultant may be required to submit the revision by chapter/area (e.g. budgeting, procurement, finance and accounting, and auditing). All comments from the Task Force will be considered and incorporated into the 2nd draft of the AFRP. The consultant will submit the 2nd draft highlighting the major changes and improvements. Presentation of the draft AFRP After the submission of the 2nd draft of the AFRP, the consultant is required to present the draft AFRP to the Task Force at ASEAN Secretariat highlighting the major changes and improvements as well as the proposed additional rules and procedures. Indicative Work Plan No. Activities Deliverable When Consultant days 1 Desk research on AFRP and international standards and best practices Study the inputs and suggestions from the Task Force   Draft Inception report and initial findings on gaps and rooms for improvement August 3 2 Inception Meetings at ASEC, Jakarta Inception Report Sept 3 3 Revise/Update/Formulate AFRP and Annexes 1st Draft Sept-Oct 12 4 Improve and incorporate changes and suggestions by the Task Force 2nd Draft Nov 4 5 Final presentation to the Task Force Final Draft Dec 2   Total     24 days Management and Implementation Arrangement The project is funded under the ARISE Grant. The consultant will work under the supervision of Director of Corporate Affairs who is the Chair of the Task Force. For administrative matters, the consultant will report to ARISE Grant Project Manager. The consultant is required to be at the Secretariat for three days for inception meetings and two days at the end of assignment for presentation of the draft AFRP to the Task Force. Qualifications Advanced Degree in Finance and Accounting, preferably is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) At least 15 years direct work experiences in finance, accounting, procurement, auditing and administration At least 5 years work experience in management position with international organization and/or multinational corporation Have thorough knowledge of UN financial management system, IPSAS and other international standards and best practices. Demonstrated experiences and expertise in reviewing and developing financial rules and procedures. Fluency in English (Writing and Oral) Bidding The bidder should submit a proposal comprising two components: Technical and Financial. 7.1 The Technical component should present the following information: A brief discussion indicating the bidder’s understanding of the needs of the project; A brief analysis of key issues; A methodological discussion of how the bidder proposes to address those needs including analytical assessment of the current gaps, limitations and rooms for improvement. A detailed workplan that specifies activities to be undertaken, expected outputs, deliverables and timing; CV of the Consultant. Brief discussion of consultant’s past experience in undertaking similar work and brief summaries of all projects undertaken. 7.2 The Financial component should specify professional fees of the consultant. Other costs for the consultant such as reimbursable expenses for airfare, other travel costs and daily subsistence allowance for meetings, and all other agreed activities will be covered by ARISE Grant in accordance with prevailing ASEAN Secretariat policies. Submission of Applications Applicants should send via email their applications with a cover letter to ARISE Grant Project Manager at suchat...@asean.org and cc the AFRP Revision Task Force Chair at ung.sr...@asean.org indicating “Updating AFRP Technical Assistance” as the subject not later than 31 July 2015. Any queries on the TOR should be sent to suchat...@asean.org

Legal Expert (Anti-Corruption) Government Agency, Qatar Apply by: 09 Aug 2015

Expert in Anti-Corruption Research, International... Government Agency, Qatar Apply by: 09 Aug 2015   Expert in Anti-Corruption Research and Exchange of Knowledge (Job 2015/4) A government agency in the state of Qatar is looking for a qualified expert who meets the following profile description:   Position: Expert in Anti-Corruption Research, International Relations and Exchange of Knowledge. Scope of Work:   Work on the design and the implementation policy related research to diagnose corruption levels and causes and to identify adequate measures. Assist the team in building and maintaining a network of partners to exchange knowledge and help representing ACTA in the international anti-corruption community.   Profile requirements:   Academic: Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Law, Social Sciences or a related field. Bachelor’s level degree is a minimum requirement. List any academic or policy related work, such as publications, relevant projects. Professional: Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with 5 years in related field. Extensive experience in research related to corruption diagnosis and measurement. Thorough understanding of tools to measure corruption (internationally published indices and studies) and common policies and measures to combat corruption (good practices, tool kits). Advanced skills in designing and conducting research to analyze incidence and impact of corruption and evaluate anti-corruption measures in place. Extensive experience in participating in events and a wide network of contacts in the international anti-corruption community. Previous work in the public sector and Arabic speaker is considered a plus. Any relevant professional work considering scope of work should be listed and briefly described. Skills: Computer literacy ( MS Office) is essential. For Native Arabs fluency in Arabic ( oral and written is essential), Basic English is a minimum requirement. For non-Arabs expatriates fluency in English ( oral and written) is essential.    Strong networking skills Strong interpersonal skills (ability to work as a team player, capacity to adapt to the needs of the working environment) Capacity to work independently, proactively identify needs and requirements of tasks and propose solutions Capacity to organize complex matters and present them professionally. Notes: We offer an attractive package that depends on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Please send your CVto recruit...@gmail.com   Deadline for applications is: 9 September 2015 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any application doesn’t include Job no. or received after deadline will not be considered

Expert in Anti-Corruption Education, Training and... Government Agency, Qatar Apply by: 09 Aug 2015     Expert in Anti-Corruption Education, Training and Awareness (Job2015/3)   A government agency in the state of Qatar is looking for a qualified expert who meets the following profile description:   Position: Expert in Anti-Corruption Education, Training and Awareness.   Scope of Work:   Work on the design and the implementation of measures (plans and campaigns) to build, sustain and raise public awareness about the phenomenon of Corruption and its detrimental impact. Design, implement or oversee the facilitation of educational and training programs related to integrity, transparency and prevention and detection of corruption. Work with partner institutions on a national and international level to ensure high quality of awareness measures as well as training and educational programs.   Profile requirements:   Academic: Degree in Communication and media, Social Sciences, Business Administration or a related field. Bachelor’s level degree is a minimum requirement. List any academic or policy related work, such as publications, relevant projects. Professional: Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with 5 years in related field. Extensive experience in designing and implementing awareness measures as well as training and educational programs. Capacity to coordinate and cooperate with different institutions, stakeholders and teams. Firm understanding of the content of such programs and ability to ensure high quality of material provided and trainings and programs conducted. Previous experience with public awareness measures, trainings or educational programs is essential. Previous work in the public sector and Arabic speaker is considered a plus. Any relevant professional work considering scope of work should be listed and briefly described. Skills: Computer literacy ( MS Office) is essential. For Native Arabs fluency in Arabic ( oral and written is essential), Basic English is a minimum requirement. For non-Arabs expatriates fluency in English ( oral and written) is essential.    Strong interpersonal skills (ability to work as a team player, capacity to adapt to the needs of the working environment) Capacity to work independently, proactively identify needs and requirements of tasks and propose solutions. Capacity to organize complex matters and present them professionally. Notes: We offer an attractive package that depends on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Please send your CV to recruit...@gmail.com Deadline for applications is: 9 September 2015 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any application doesn’t include Job no. or received after deadline will not be considered Best Regards Gbenga

 

JUST PUBLISHED July 2015: International Law and Boundary Disputes in Africa by Gbenga Oduntan Routledge -2014 -256 Series: Routledge Research in International Law http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415838924
 
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