Basel Institute on Governance
Basel / CH-4051 Basel
The company Basel Institute on Governance currently has 1 open position.
Basel / CH-4051 Basel
The company Basel Institute on Governance currently has 1 open position.
Basel Institute on Governance , Basel
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Title: Specialist / Senior Specialist, Asset Recovery Policy1
Place of work: Basel, Switzerland (remote working arrangements will also be
considered)
Employment rate: 80–100%
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract type: Two years with possibility of extension
Other: Up to 20% of travel will be required
About
The Basel Institute on Governance is an independent non-profit organisation working across
sectors to counter corruption and related financial crimes and to improve the quality of
governance. Registered as a Swiss foundation with headquarters in Basel, the Institute works
globally and maintains field operations around the world. The Basel Institute is an Associated
Institute of the University of Basel.
The International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR) is a division of the Basel Institute that aims
to strengthen the capacities of countries around the world to recover assets stolen through
corruption. ICAR seeks to achieve this through:
i.
Delivering mentoring and training to law enforcement agencies on the investigation
and prosecution of corruption cases and the confiscation of proceeds of crime;
ii.
Encouraging and aiding legislative and institutional reform in the field of asset
recovery, corruption, and anti-money laundering; and
iii.
Influencing global policy dialogue and standard setting on asset recovery issues.
Job description
The (Senior) Specialist, Asset Recovery Policy is a newly established position to boost ICAR’s
capacity to deliver against the objectives set forth under items (ii) and (iii) above. The role will
primarily include the delivery of thoroughly researched products that:
1 The appointment may be made at the level of “Specialist” or “Senior Specialist” based on the qualifications and professional
experience of the selected applicant.
Basel Institute on Governance The International Centre for Asset Recovery
Steinenring 60 | 4051 Basel, Switzerland | +41 61 205 55 11 (ICAR) is a specialised centre of the
Write an email | www.baselgovernance.org Basel Institute on Governance.
The role will also include support to other ICAR experts on specific policy and legislation needs
that arise in the context of ICAR’s work with current and potential partner countries.
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities and associated tasks for the position are as follows:
Qualifications and skills
The selected (Senior) Asset Recovery Policy Specialist will fulfil the following criteria, at a
minimum:
Offer
We offer an interesting and rewarding working environment with a proactive, dynamic and
international team spirit. The work is both routine and varied, and offers scope for initiative
and innovation. The salary is competitive.
Application
Please use the following link to submit your application (CV, letter of motivation, contact
details of three professional references; merged in a single PDF file), no later than 10 May
2024: Job application Basel Institute on Governance
For further information about this position, please contact Andrew Dornbierer at
Write an email.
Equal opportunity employer
The Basel Institute is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of
race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying
physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by
appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and
business need. We have been positively evaluated by the Swiss Federal Administration in
relation to gender pay equality.
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