Senior Internal Auditor (Roster)

Position Title: Senior Internal Auditor (Roster)

Duty Station: Multiple Duty Stations

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P4

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 25 April 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates:
3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director, Office of Internal Oversight Services (Internal Audit) and direct supervision of the Audit Manager of a Regional Audit Center (RIAC), the Senior Internal Auditor will lead internal audits, including compliance, performance, process, and management audits of IOM activities worldwide. The Senior Internal Auditor also conducts fact finding inquiries and provides substantive support to investigations as necessary. The successful candidate is expected to travel extensively often to difficult duty stations.

Audits/assignments are undertaken in the areas of finance, administration, and operations. The Senior Internal Auditor at this level will work individually or as a member of an Audit Team.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Lead audits/assignments with respect to large and complex operations.
2. Identify and allocate tasks, co-ordinate/monitor work, control audit/review resources, consolidate results, etc. for each assignment.
3. Prepare risk-based audit plans/programmes in accordance with Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIO) standards.
4. Empower, train and mentor junior staff to actively participate in the management of the audit/review.
5. Document, evaluate, and test systems and controls to determine their adequacy and effectiveness to ensure:

• compliance with policies and procedures;
• accomplishment of management’s objectives;
• reliability and integrity of information;
• economic use of resources; and,
• safeguarding of assets.

1. Provide advice and contribute substantively towards enhancing IOM’s internal controls.
2. Prepare working papers for review by the Audit Manager, or the Deputy Director of OIO(Internal Audit).
3. Develop, discuss and prepare findings; agree on recommendations and timelines for corrective action with responsible officers of operations audited and monitors the implementation status of agreed recommendations.
4. Prepare audit reports and memoranda.
5. Identify appropriate audit tools, best practices, and identifies/performs tasks aimed at ensuring that the audit/assignments are conducted in accordance with International Internal Audit (IIA) Standards.
6. Act as focal point for OIG Internal Audit related matters in the relevant Regional Audit Center as delegated by the Audit Manager or the Deputy Director of OIO (Internal Audit) and participate in respective management meetings and other meetings as required.
7. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution, in business administration, accounting, finance, audit or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional certification from a recognized accreditation body such as (Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA) is required.

Experience

• Experience in audit, finance, accounting, or a combination thereof; audit experience, preferably at a diversified international level.

Skills

• Exercises due professional care by considering the: extent of work needed to achieve the audit plan; relative complexity, materiality, or significance of matters to which assurance procedures are applied; adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, good control, and governance processes; probability of significant errors, irregularities, or non-compliance; and cost of assurance in relation to potential benefits;
• Demonstrates professional competence and has knowledge of auditing standards and practices, risk assessment, and applicable financial rules and procedures; • Alert to significant risks that might affect objectives, operations, or resources;
• Considers the needs and expectations of clients, including the nature timing and communication of results;
• Knowledge of specialized audit management application such as IOM’s own Findings of Internal Audit or similar application is an advantage;
• Advanced knowledge of SAP system and of spreadsheet functionality, such as pivot tables, for the purposes of data analysis is desirable;
• Knowledge of IOM’s financial rules and regulations is an advantage; and,
• Knowledge on migration project management and programming is an advantage.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country and who do not have prior experience outside the duty station’s country as staff member in the Professional category cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.