VN 2024 567 Deputy Director, Internal Audit Division (D1) Geneva, Switzerland

Position Title: Deputy Director, Internal Audit Division

Job Code: VN 2024 567

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade D1

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 06 October 2024

Context:

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIO) reports to the Director General and is responsible for internal audit, investigations, advisory, and evaluations services. OIO provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls.

Under the direct supervision of the Director, OIO, the Deputy Director, Internal Audit Division will be responsible for the following duties:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide overall strategic direction, leadership, and management of all facets of the work of the Internal Audit function, including the direct supervision of the Chiefs of Audit, as well as supervision of its internal audit staff and consultants at Headquarters and field locations, and overseeing the recruitment, performance management, coaching, and professional development of the audit managers and team members.
2. Direct and supervise the development of OIO’s risk assessment, work-planning, and delivery of high-quality assurance and advisory assignments across IOM’s programmes and operations, implementing best-in-class auditing methodologies, tools, and approaches.
3. Direct and supervise the selection, prioritization, planning, and conduct of internal audits in accordance with established standards, audit manuals, policies, and procedures, and ensuring that the outcomes and outputs of internal audits are timely and of the highest quality.
4. Determine the human and financial resources needed for the delivery of the internal audit work program and manage the efficient and proper utilization of resources made available to the Internal Audit function.
5. Maintain a professional practices and a quality assurance function to ensure general conformance with the International Professional Practices Framework promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (that includes the Global Internal Audit Standards, Topical Requirements, and Global Guidance).
6. Work closely with the Director, OIO to manage Office’s relationships with, and periodic progress reporting including on established key performance indicators to its key stakeholders (including Senior Management, the Oversight Advisory Committee, External Auditors, and the Governing Bodies), and with the audit offices of partner agencies in contributing to knowledge sharing and harmonization of internal audit practices and methodologies.
7. Formulate and implement a strategy for communicating the investigations function to staff and external stakeholders to make them understand how the function operates and helps to strengthen integrity and accountability.
8. Represent the Director, OIO, and act on their behalf in their absence, as delegated.
9. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Audit, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with fifteen years of relevant professional experience.

• Professional auditing qualification (e.g. Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor) from a recognized professional body is desirable.

Experience

• A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible professional work experience and demonstrated technical competence in auditing, a significant part in an international environment, with at least five years at the managerial level.
• Experience of leading large teams in a multi-cultural environment is essential.
• Working experience in an International Organization is desirable.
• Experience in performance auditing and familiarity with investigations would be an advantage.

Skills

• Results-oriented leader with a proven track record in strategic and conceptual thinking;
• Strong management and leadership skills, track record in empowering people to achieve
• results;
• Exceptional analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the capacity to succinctly convey ideas and advocate for organisational positions and produce written work product of the highest caliber;
• Sound political and business acumen; and,
• Familiarity with modern audit practices (Maturity Models, Agile Auditing, Continuous Auditing, Data Analytics etc.) 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.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.