Quality Assurance Specialist

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 75,940 USD and 103,145 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Under the strategic direction of the Director, General Management, CRMA shall manage AFRO's compliance programme on a day-to-day basis and be the focal point for all compliance, risk management and quality assurance issues in the African region.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The role of the Quality Assurance Specialist is to support the execution of the Accountability and Assurance Framework, through the conduct of on-site verification missions, monitoring and assessing related actions and following-up on recommendations to address weaknesses, and participating in capacity building of implementing partners and staff and other activities to strengthen related processes.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Risk Assessment: Plan, conduct and report on in-depth due diligence assessments of Implementing Partners. Identify high risk areas and recommend relevant mitigating measures. Monitor and assess the adequacy of actions taken to correct reported deficiencies. Assurance Activities: Plan, conduct and report on comprehensive on-site verification missions of supporting documents to assess whether funds transferred to the Implementing Partners were used in accordance with contractual requirements and relevant WHO policies and procedures. Follow up to ensure that recommendations made to address the identified weaknesses are effectively implemented. Policies and procedures: Support the continuous improvement of processes around implementing partnership management through the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines and tools. Capacity building: Support and facilitate country offices capacity development activities of staff and implementing partners on implementing partnership management through training sessions, workshops, presentations. Analysis, monitoring and reporting: Prepare reports for Country Offices, Regional Office and HQ as may be required. Perform special reviews and other tasks assigned by Compliance and Risk Management Officer or Quality Assurance Specialist. In addition, perform other tasks assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Auditing, Economics or other relevant field.

Desirable: Professional Certification in auditing /accounting, such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant. Advanced University degree (Master's) in a relevant field (as identified above).

Experience

Essential: A minimum of two years of experience in auditing, internal control, risk management or financial management. Experience in assessing internal controls.

Desirable: Work experience in developing countries. Audit experience with an international public accounting firm. Experience working in an international organization. Public sector experience.

Use of Language Skills

Essential

Excellent knowledge of English with a working knowledge of French.

Functional Knowledge and Skills

Sound knowledge of risk management and internal control principles, tools and techniques and their application. Understanding of auditing principles and their applications. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to produce high level quality reports for decision makers, Strong sense of impartiality and objectivity. Good analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deal effectively with various internal/external partners on complex and sensitive matters. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Some knowledge in using and applying of data analysis techniques to analyse and interpret large amounts of data. Maturity of judgment, tact, integrity, and discretion.

WHO Competencies

*1. Teamwork

*2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

*3. Communication

4. Producing results

5. Knowing and managing yourself

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Package. Knowledge of Oracle e-Business Suite and data analysis software (ACL or Power BI) would be beneficial. Up to 75% travel is required.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 50,377 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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• WHO has a mobility policy which can be found at the following link: http://www.who.int/employment/en/. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

• Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.

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