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Sebastião Rocha

Luanda

Summary

Dynamic, resilient, collaborative, detail-oriented, creative and passionate anti-corruption expert and Ethics & compliance professional with a wealth of experience working with international/multinational organizations, excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, both written and spoken. I have high proficiency in presentation and ability to set priorities and work with minimum supervision in a flexible manner to meet challenging deadlines. I have high degree of motivation, flexibility, reliability and ability to deal tactfully and effectively with staff at all levels.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Consultant, Anti-Corruption Expert; Ethics & Compliance

Ministry of Justice & Human Rights
02.2018 - Current
  • Formulate and administer Ministry’s anti-corruption and ethics and compliance programs and initiatives.
  • Conduct AML & Anti-Corruption risk assessment, develop and implement corrective action plans and monitor compliance.
  • Develop, deliver and maintain comprehensive training programs in the area of Anti-Corruption, ethics & compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and monitor attendance.
  • Deliver anti-corruption investigation training to investigators and prosecutors in corruption, money laundering cases, asset recovery, seizure, freezing, illicit financial flows and intelligence gathering.
  • Raise Ethics & Compliance, Code of Conduct and Anti-Corruption awareness within the institution and amongst external stakeholders.
  • Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct from whistleblowers by evaluating and providing advisory services on ethics, compliance and anti-corruption or by recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.
  • Angola Focal Point for the Implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in coordination with UNODC offices in Vienna-Austria and Johannesburg-South Africa.
  • Member of the National Task Force in charge of developing proposals and carrying out studies to implement the UNCAC.
  • Government Expert for the UNCAC Implementation Review Mechanism.
  • Member of the National Task Force in charge of drafting the National Strategy for the Prevention and Repression Against Corruption.
  • Institutional Capacity Building Coordinator for UNODC training Programs in Angola.
  • Member of the National Task Force in charge of combating and preventing Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass destruction.
  • Oversee implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption; African Union Convention Against Corruption and the Actions on the Angola National Strategy for the Prevention and Combat Against Corruption.

Ethics and Compliance Advisor

Bp (British Petroleum) Angola
02.1998 - 12.2016
  • As Ethics & Compliance Advisor, I advanced the company’s enterprise-wide compliance program, coordinating corporate compliance initiatives and worked closely with embedded compliance teams and cross-functional partners. I focussed on the development, rollout, administration and monitoring of key corporate compliance initiatives, trainings and controls considering the evolving regulatory and legal environment, the company’s business objectives, and industry standards. My key responsibilities included and were not limited to:
  • Delivering comprehensive training in the area of ethics and compliance
  • Rising ethics, compliance, anti-corruption and AML awareness within the organization and amongst external stakeholders, including BP employees, suppliers and service providers in Maputo, Mozambique and South Africa.
  • Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct from whistleblowers by evaluating and providing advisory services on ethics, compliance and anti-corruption or by recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.
  • Leading and investigating allegations of fraud, misconduct and bribery corruption;
  • Preparing comprehensive reports, documenting investigative findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management review and action;
  • Conducting periodic internal audits to ensure compliance with the code of conduct, internal policies, rules, regulations and procedures;
  • Conducting Counterparty Due Diligence (CDD)
  • Ethics and Compliance Data Analysis and Presentation to leadership.
  • BP Accredited Fraud, Misconduct and Anti-Corruption Investigator (2011 – 2016);
  • Ethics & Compliance Committee Secretary (August 2012 – December 2016);
  • Member of Extended Leadership Team (April 2012 – December 2016);
  • Internal Auditor (2004 – 2008);
  • Contract Specialist – 2004 – 2008;
  • Chairman of the Ethics and Compliance Committee at the workplace – Sept 2004 – Sept 2008;
  • Land Transport Manager & Human Resources Management – 2004 – 2008; (Managed 450 Drivers and 30 Admin staff)
  • Procurement Specialist – 2001 – 2004;
  • Business Analyst – 1998 – 2001.

Logistics Supervisor

NDS-Nile Dutch Shipping
01.1992 - 01.1998
  • Coordinated daily logistics activities for timely order fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
  • Optimized storage solutions within the warehouse to maximize space utilization while maintaining organization standards.
  • Resolved any issues arising from shipment discrepancies or damaged items promptly, minimizing impact on overall operations.
  • Developed strong relationships with key clients through frequent communication and exceptional service delivery.
  • Trained, scheduled and evaluated 40 employees.

Deputy General Services Manager

AMI – Agence Maritime Internationale, SA
06.1990 - 12.1991
  • Mentored junior staff members on best practices within general services management.
  • Collaborated closely with other department managers to ensure alignment on organizational goals.
  • Established clear performance metrics and evaluated staff progress regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
  • Increased overall efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in daily operations and implementing targeted solutions.

Education

Master of Arts - Corruption and Governance

University of Sussex - School of Law, Politics And Sociology
Brighton, UK
02.2024

Postgraduate Degree - Corruption and Governance

University of Sussex - School of Law, Politics And Sociology
Brighton, UK
05.2022

Bachelor’s Degree - Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Chartered Institute of Purchase And Supply (CIPS)
London, UK
01.2004

High School Diploma - undefined

North Western High School
College Park, Maryland
01.1988

Skills

  • Ability to uphold & foster core values and ethical standards and behavior
  • Development and implementation of compliance programs and policies
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to persuade and lead people
  • Ability to establish rapport with persons of diverse ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of international legal frameworks such as the FCPA, the UK Bribery Act, the UNCAC, the UNTOC and the OECD
  • Fraud and misconduct, anti-corruption investigation and advisory skills
  • Data Analysis & Statistics
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
  • Anti-Money Laundering, Ethics & Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments skills
  • Project leadership
  • Public speaking

Certification

Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional International(CCEP-I) by the US Society for Corporate Ethics and Compliance since 2012.

Languages spoken and written

Portuguese (C2) – Native Language
English (C2) – Fluent
Afrikaans (B1) – Intermediate
Spanish – Can understand well and speak a little bit as there are similarities with Portuguese.

References

José, Pitra Soilla, Former BP Angola Ethics & Compliance Manager, +244 925380853

Training

  • Anti-Corruption Course – China Academy of Discipline, Inspection and Supervision (2023).
  • Anti-Corruption Course – Egyptian Academy of Administrative Control Authority (2023).
  • Anti-Money Laundering Course – Global Facility (2023).
  • Anti-Corruption and Public Corruption Course – International Law Enforcement Academy, Gaborone, Botswana – (2019).
  • Internal Auditor Course – BP Angola (2013).
  • Fraud and Misconduct Investigation Course – BP UK (2010).

Testimonials

Current and Former Angola Minister of Justice and Human Rights – (Contacts to be provided upon request)

Timeline

Consultant, Anti-Corruption Expert; Ethics & Compliance

Ministry of Justice & Human Rights
02.2018 - Current

Ethics and Compliance Advisor

Bp (British Petroleum) Angola
02.1998 - 12.2016

Logistics Supervisor

NDS-Nile Dutch Shipping
01.1992 - 01.1998

Deputy General Services Manager

AMI – Agence Maritime Internationale, SA
06.1990 - 12.1991

High School Diploma - undefined

North Western High School

Master of Arts - Corruption and Governance

University of Sussex - School of Law, Politics And Sociology

Postgraduate Degree - Corruption and Governance

University of Sussex - School of Law, Politics And Sociology

Bachelor’s Degree - Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Chartered Institute of Purchase And Supply (CIPS)

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