Ad-hoc Committee for the Recruitment of Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) Commissioners VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Friday, September 30, 2022

October 3, 2022 8 min read

POSITIONS:

1. Executive Chairperson/Chief Executive (1 person)

2. Executive Vice Chairperson (1 person)

3. Commissioners (5 persons)

This Vacancy Announcement is for all the above positions at the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC).

A. Introduction:

The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) is the agency of government that is leading the fight against corruption in Liberia. The Commission was established in 2008, through an Act of the Legislature. Among others, LACC has the mandate to prevent corruption as well as investigate and prosecute all corruption related cases and offences. In July 2022, the 2008 Law creating the Commission was amended and restated, thus creating a new Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission to be managed by a seven-member board of commissioners, instead of the five (5) provided for in the 2008 Act. More broadly, LACC works with state and non-state actors to champion the fight against corruption in Liberia so that public resources are judiciously allocated and managed in ways that serve the best interest of the general public.

Pursuant to Chapter 6.10 of the Amended LACC Act, recently, the President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency George M. Weah, Sr. constituted an Ad-hoc Committee for the pre-selection of candidates for seven (7) commissioner positions at the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC).

In line with its mandate, the Committee is seeking applications for the following positions as described below:

1. EXECUTIVE CHAIRPERSON/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (1 Position):

(a) Core Mandate of the Executive Chairperson:

Pursuant to Part 8 of the July 2022 amended LACC Act, the Executive Chairperson shall head the administration and management of the Commission, providing overall leadership and oversight in ensuring proper functioning of the institution. He/she will work with other Commissioners, the Secretariat of the Commission, other staffs, consultants, and external partners to ensure that LACC satisfactorily plays its role as the lead state anti-graft institution in Liberia. This entails implementing appropriate measures and undertaking programs aimed at investigating, prosecuting, combating, and preventing acts of corruption, including educating the public about the ills of corruption and the benefits of eradication. He/she shall also improve the integrity, transparency, and credibility of the LACC.

(b) Main Tasks and Responsibilities of the Executive Chairperson:

In providing overall direction and leadership for the LACC, in line with the Amended LACC Act, the specific responsibilities of the Executive Chairperson of the LACC shall be:

Serve as the Chief Executive Officer and spokesperson of the Commission, and be responsible, along with other commissioners, acting as a body, for the implementation of approved policies and programs of the Commission;
Control, supervise, and direct the administrative operation of the Commission;

Preside over all meetings of both the Commission and the Management Team of the Commission;
For the purposes of carrying out the functions of his/her office, have the powers to act, contract, and sign instruments and documents for the Commission and may, with the approval of the other commissionersacting as a body, delegate such power to other officers;
Perform any other assignment(s)/function(s) for and on behalf of the institution, prescribed by law or asmay be necessary.

(c) Required Qualifications:
Education – A Law Degree from an accredited university (locally and internationally), including any

advanced certification(s) in the legal profession.

Experience – The applicant must be a Lawyer with not less than 5 years of active experience as a trial lawyer or judge. Additionally, other relevant experience in the legal and other related professions will be highly desirable.

2. EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRPERSON (1 person)

(a) Core Mandate of the Executive Vice Chairperson:

Pursuant to Section 6.9 of the 2022 amended LACC Act, the Vice Executive Chairperson shall assist the Executive Chairperson to be the administrative and technical head of the LACC, providing overall leadership and oversight in ensuring proper functioning of the institution. He/she will aid the Chairperson in working with other Commissioners, the Secretariat of the Commission, other staffs, consultants, and external partners to ensure that LACC satisfactorily plays its role as the lead state anti-graft institution in Liberia. This entails implementing and undertaking appropriate measures and programs aimed at investigating, prosecuting, combating, and preventing acts of corruption, including educating the public about the ills of corruption and the benefits of eradication.

(b) Main Tasks and Responsibilities of the Executive Vice Chairperson:

Pursuant to Section 6.9 of the New LACC Act, in addition to being the principal deputy to the Executive Chairperson of the Commission, the Executive Vice Chairperson shall be directly responsible for the Department of Education and Prevention. The specific responsibilities of the Executive Vice Chairperson shall be:

Oversee/provide leadership to the Department of Education and Prevention of the Commission;
Assist the Executive Chairperson to provide overall leadership for the institution;
Act as acting Executive Chairperson, in the absence of the Executive Chairperson;
Without limiting the generality of his power and authority, as head of the Department of Education andPrevention, be responsible to undertake research into the causes, manifestation and dimensions ofcorruption in Liberia;
Advise on approaches, program and practices needed to be adopted by the Government of Liberia, privateand public institutions, organizations and entities to prevent and combat corruption;
Design and implement programs aimed at educating and sensitizing the public about the menace of corruption and its debilitating effect on the social fabric of Liberia and the economy of Liberia and whatshould be done to prevent and combat corruption;
Perform any other assignment(s) for and on behalf of the institution, as may be required by law and ordirected/prescribed by the Executive Chairperson.

(c) Required Qualifications:

Education – A Degree in Accounting or other relevant qualification from an accredited university or higher institution of learning (locally or internationally). He/she shall be a certified member of the Liberia Institute of Certified Public Accountants or the equivalent membership from recognized international body.

Experience – A professional Auditor or Accountant with not less than 5-year professional experience as a Forensic Auditor or an Accountant.

3. COMMISSIONERS (5 persons)

(a) Core Mandate of the Commissioners:

Pursuant to Section 6.9 of the July 2022 amended LACC Act, there shall be five (5) Commissioners, in addition to the other two (who shall serve as Executive Chairperson and Vice Executive Chairperson). Acting as a body, along with the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, the five Commissioners will make and implement policies for smooth running of the institution. Three of the five Commissioners shall be jointly responsible for the Department of Monitoring and Investigation of the Commission, while the other two (2) Commissioners shall be jointly responsible for the Department of Prosecution of the Commission. Together, they shall assist the Executive Chairperson and Executive Vice Chairperson in working with the Secretariat, other staffs, and external partners to ensure that LACC satisfactorily plays its role as the lead state anti-graft institution in Liberia. This entails implementing appropriate measures and programs aimed at investigating, prosecuting, combating, and preventing acts of corruption, including educating the public about the ills of corruption and the benefits of eradication.

(b) Main Tasks and Responsibilities of the Commissioners:

Three of the five Commissioners shall be jointly responsible for the Department of Monitoring and Investigation of the Commission, while the other two (2) Commissioners shall be jointly responsible for the Department of Prosecution of the Commission. The specific responsibilities of the five Commissioners shall be to:

Department of Monitoring and Investigation (3 Commissioners):

Oversee/provide leadership to the Department of Monitoring and Investigation;
monitor all suspicious acts of corruption and for investigating acts of corruption to determine whetherthere is probable cause that any person or organization or entity is engaged in acts of corruption;
File reports of its monitoring activities and investigations to the Executive Chairperson and theDepartment of Prosecution;

Department of Prosecution (2 Commissioners)

Oversee/provide leadership to the Department of Prosecution;
Evaluate the investigative reports from the Department of Monitoring and Investigation to determinewhether the evidence produced by the reports present probable cause that the person(s), organization(s) and/or entity(ies), who/which were subject of the monitoring/investigation were engaged in acts of corruption;
Prosecute such person(s), organization(s) and entity(ies) whenever a determination is made that any act of corruption has been committed. Provided that the Department of Prosecution shall present its findings in a report to the entire Board of Commissioners, which shall make a decision thereon by a majority vote of all commissioners, including the Executive Chairperson as a member of the majority, and in the absence or incapacity of the Executive Chairperson, the Vice Executive Chairperson;
Perform any other tasks for and on behalf of the Commission, prescribed by law or as may be assigned or determined by the Chairperson/leadership of the Commission.

Education – The applicant must have an undergraduate or graduate degree(s) from an accredited university or higher institution of learning (locally or internationally). This includes any qualification and professional certification as well as professional experience in one or more of the followings fields: law, law enforcement, criminal justice, accounting, internal control, compliance, and transparency and access to information.

Experience – Interested Applicants must have minimum five years professional experience as a lawyer, anti- corruption professional, accountant, auditor, criminal justice professional, or in any other related professions/fields. Also, where necessary, applicants for these positions must be members in good standing with their respective professional bodies/societies such as the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA), Liberian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (LICPA), among others. Experience in advocacy for integrity and good governance, prevention and combating of corruption and its related social menace will be desirable, but not necessary.

B. Additional Requirements, Core Skills and Competencies:

Each applicant for the above-mentioned positions of the LACC must be a Liberian citizen of minimum thirty (30) years of age and with good moral character. He/she must have the following core skills and competencies:

✓ Computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office Suite
✓ Be knowledgeable about the use of key Accounting Software and Packages (applicable to Vice Chairperson) ✓ Proficiency in written and spoken English
✓ Proven strong analytical skills, excellent team building and interpersonal skills
✓ Integrity and high moral standards, respect for gender, diversity, and inclusion
✓ Result-based planning, management, and leadership
✓ Developing, empowering, and getting the best out of others
✓ Effective and efficient management of performance and resources

C. Salary and benefits: shall be in line with government-approved salary and benefits for said or similar position(s).

Application Requirements:
1. A cover letter detailing applicant’s interest in the position.
2. Maximum two-page statement on the applicant’s vision for the position and institution.
3. At least one copy of all relevant degree(s) and professional certification(s).
4. Curriculum Vitae with all relevant information and details, including at least three references, theircontacts, and contact authorization.
5. A letter of permission to request attestation from the university(ies) or any higher learning institutionfrom which candidate graduated.
6. Copy of a passport, national ID card and police clearance.
Application Procedure:

All applications must be submitted ONLINE ONLY to the adhoc committee for pre-selecting LACC Commissioners via the following email address: adhoccommitteelacc2022@gmail.c.om. The cover letter and subject of the email shall clearly state the position for which the applicant is applying.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022 @ 4:00PM.

Note: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.