i. Review current procedures and circulars to identify systemic bottlenecks within the organization and streamline them to enhance operational efficiency.
ii. Conduct Corruption Risk Assessments to identify areas vulnerable to corruption and unethical behavior within the organization, and implement targeted preventive measures.
iii. Develop and implement an organizational compliance action plan that includes specific anti-corruption objectives and strategies tailored to the needs of the organization.
iv. Align organizational policies and practices with the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan and ensure compliance with national anti-corruption strategies.
v. Conduct Compliance Assessments to evaluate the organization’s adherence to national and international anti-corruption laws, including the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023, and identify areas requiring improvement.
vi. Ensure compliance with asset declaration requirements for all public officials and employees, and manage conflicts of interest in accordance with the regulations of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2023.
vii. Establish a secure system for receiving and managing complaints regarding corruption and unethical conduct within the organization. Ensure that all such complaints are handled promptly by the relevant officers or units, and provide regular updates to stakeholders who make inquiries, thereby ensuring transparency and accountability. Where necessary, refer relevant facts, findings, or information to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption for further investigation under the Anti-Corruption Act.
viii. Develop and publish a Citizen’s Charter describing the services provided by the organization.
ix. Formulate and enforce a standardized Code of Ethics to be adhered to by public officials, and establish policies that promote ethical governance.
x. Implement training and awareness programs to motivate staff to adhere to anti-corruption principles and promote integrity within the organization.
xi. Act as the institutional focal point for the National Anti-Corruption Integrity Assessment, ensuring that the organization participates in and aligns with the integrity assessment activities conducted by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption and the National Anti-Corruption Framework.
xii. Maintain continuous liaison with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption to obtain guidance and support in fulfilling the Unit’s duties.
xiii. Prepare periodic and annual reports summarizing the activities of the Internal Affairs Unit, progress of anti-corruption initiatives, challenges encountered, and recommendations for future actions.
xiv. Formulate and implement collaborative plans to improve compliance through the active participation of private sector stakeholders.