Quality Assurance Analyst, Office of Audit and Investigation Services (OAIS), New York, P-2

Contract

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Salary

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The Position:

The Quality Assurance Analyst post is located in the Quality Assurance, Policy, and Reporting (QAPR) Unit of the Office of Audit and Investigation Services (OAIS) in New York.

You will report directly to the Chief, QAPR.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

OAIS is an operationally independent office of UNFPA and reports to the Organization’s Executive Director. It is responsible for supporting the achievement of UNFPA’s objectives by contributing to the improvement of the Organization’s operations, risk management, and results through its internal audit, investigation, and advisory services. OAIS solely performs, manages, or authorizes others to carry out these services.

The Quality Assurance Analyst supports the Chief, QAPR and Director, OAIS, to fulfill the OAIS mandate of providing independent and objective assurance on the UNFPA governance, risk management and control systems. The Quality Assurance Analyst supports the provision of internal audit, investigation, and advisory services to UNFPA, with the objectives of increasing accountability, instituting effective oversight, and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of UNFPA’s operational and programmatic performance.

You would be responsible for:

A. Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme

• Assisting the Chief, QAPR, in administering and monitoring quality assurance and process improvement activities, including driving peer reviews and archiving of engagement files;
• Supporting the Chief, QAPR, in the implementation of external quality assessment recommendations and preparing internal quality assurance assessments;
• Tracking audit engagements and reports for timely implementation of OAIS workplans;
• Supporting knowledge management and sharing within OAIS, in particular, and UNFPA in general, with specific focus on areas relevant to the OAIS mandate, including governance, risk management, and control guidance and good practices, and innovative internal audit practices, approaches, and tools.

B. Internal Audit Standard Operating Procedures

• Assisting in the development or enhancement of practice aids, guidance notes, standard operating procedures, etc., as may be requested; and
• Developing audit templates and other relevant tools.

C. Audit Follow-Up Process

• Assisting the Chief, QAPR, in monitoring and reporting on implementation status of internal audit recommendations; and
• Supporting the Chief, QAPR, in coordinating client satisfaction surveys and obtaining feedback from internal audit clients and disseminating the results to OAIS personnel.

D. Corporate Reports on Internal Audit Activities

• Supporting the Chief, QAPR, in the preparation of: (i) the OAIS annual activity report; (ii) updates and reports to the Oversight Advisory Committee, the Executive Committee, and the Executive Director; and (iii) other OAIS reports, as determined by the Director, OAIS; and
• Assisting the Chief, QAPR, in formulating various communications and preparing OAIS presentation materials for the Executive Board, the Executive Director, the Executive Committee, donors, and other stakeholders, as necessary.

E. Any Other Duties

• Carrying out any other duties as may be directed by the Chief, QAPR, and the Director, OAIS.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Advanced university degree in Business Administration or related discipline. A first university degree in accounting, auditing, business administration, commerce, or related field with a combination of professional auditing, accounting, or related certification and additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

Knowledge and Experience:

• A minimum of two (2) years previous internal audit and/or other directly relevant experience.
• Previous experience in internal audit or quality assurance functions of the United Nations, UNFPA, other United Nations System organizations, or an international audit firm is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications and experience in drafting, reviewing, editing and quality control of documents.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills,
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing, and ability to draft and edit clear and concise reports and other deliverables in English,
• Ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given,
• Ability to plan work and manage information, workflows, and conflicting priorities for self and others,
• Ability to handle sensitive relationships and information with tact, integrity, and discretion,
• Ability to focus on details while keeping an eye on overall priorities,

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

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Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.