Senior Internal Auditor, P5 - Rome, Italy

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

Are you a Senior Internal Auditor interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?

If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 8th, 2024 (11:59 PM CET)

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

To learn more about WFP, visit our website: UN World Food Programme (WFP) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.

WHY JOIN US?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section)

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), led by the Inspector General (IG), is to provide WFP’s stakeholders assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of WFP’s governance, risk management, and control processes aimed to detect and deter fraud, waste and abuse through the conduct of independent and objective oversight activities; to conduct inspections and investigations into allegations of wrongdoing and misconduct; and to facilitate the adoption and implementation of United Nations, humanitarian agency and private-sector best practices related to assurance and oversight (OIG Charter, 2019).

OIG is operationally independent and report to both the WFP Executive Director and the WFP Executive Board. OIG is comprised of the Office of Internal Audit (OIGA) and the Office of Investigations and Inspections (OIGI), both led by a Director reporting to the IG. OIGA is the internal audit arm of OIG and conducts assurance and advisory work over WFP’s operations worldwide, in conformity with WFP’s regulatory framework and international auditing standards.

OIGA delivers three main products:

• Internal audits – to assess the effectiveness, adequacy and application of WFP’s governance, risk management, and control processes as well as the quality of performance with respect to the achievement of WFP’s stated goals and objectives. They include operational, Information Technology, financial, and performance audits;

• Advisory services, of a consulting nature – to improve the management of risks, add value, and strengthen WFP’s operations; and

• Proactive Integrity Reviews – to identify and test preventive and detective anti-fraud controls designed to limit fraud risk exposure. Drawing from a systematic fraud risk assessment of business processes or operations, a proactive integrity review (known also as PIR) assists management in determining WFP’s susceptibility to fraud-related activities in order to mitigate operational, financial and reputational risks.

OIGA comprises a team of nearly 40 staff based at WFP Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The team operates as a pool, managed by four P5 Senior Internal Auditors among whom OIGA’s work is divided.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

We are currently seeking a qualified individual for one position as Senior Internal Auditor at the P5 level. Under the overall supervision and direction of the Director of OIGA, the Senior Internal Auditor is expected to:

Operational

• Lead and manage his/her portion of the OIGA workplan including complex and special audits, as well as IT-related assurance and advisory engagements, being accountable to provide timely, high quality audit work and excellence of outcomes in accordance with internal procedures and auditing standards.

• Direct and review the work of highly specialized or multidisciplinary audit teams (including where relevant/necessary outsourced resources) in planning work, including designing and managing audit risk assessment processes and audit steps to ensure internal controls and key risks are identified and assessed, and plan allocated staff resources accordingly.

• Evaluate internal control systems of WFP offices and make specific (and strategic), measurable, actionable, realistic and timebound (SMART) recommendations to promote operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with WFP strategies, policies and procedures.

• Provide expert advice to managers across WFP on financial, administrative, operational matters and/or control systems, procedures and activities as well as key management initiatives such as organizational reforms.

• Review and provide advice on the status of audit recommendations and their proactive implementation in the audited entities.

Communication

• Be accountable for providing clear, concise, timely and accurate audit reports.

• Present major audit results and recommendations to WFP senior management.

• Build and maintain effective client relationships to facilitate the impact and acceptance of audit recommendations.

Knowledge management

• Promote best practices and capacity development in auditing techniques.

• Take a lead in reviewing and developing audit policies and procedures and ensure compliance with the professional standards from the Institute of Internal Audit (the IIA).

Representation

• Liaise with counterparts in other organizations on matters of mutual interest, including joint audits and projects to promote coherence in the audit functions within UN system.

Financial and talent management

• Support the Director of OIGA in the effective financial and talent management of OIGA.

• Under delegated authority, hold accountable for the effective management of resources assigned and developing teams of professionals to enable high performance.

• Incorporating gender and diversity perspectives in all areas of work.

Coordination

• Coordinate closely with the other Senior Internal Auditors to collectively support the Director of OIGA deliver on the OIGA workplan.

• Coordinate with staff in Evaluation Office and External Auditors and other offices to ensure efficiency and coherency in oversight services to WFP managers.

Other

• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Director of OIGA or the IG.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education:

• Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent) in audit, business administration, public administration, finance or other related field. A first level degree in any of the above fields, in combination with a recognized professional auditing certification and relevant extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.

• Recognized professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or National audit certification (such as Chartered Accountant (CA/ACCA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Expert-Comptable, etc.).

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) desirable.

Experience:

• A minimum of 11 years of relevant progressively responsible audit experience – of which four in an international environment, either in the public or private sector.

• Demonstrated record in planning, leading and executing complex and/or large internal audits including auditing automated financial and management information systems and management and operational areas, in organizations that use modern auditing techniques.

• Demonstrated record of leading and managing diverse audit teams.

• Advisory/consulting experience and experience in fraud prevention, both an asset. Field experience, desirable.

Technical knowledge:

• Advanced and proven knowledge of international auditing and accounting standards, including the International Professional Practices Framework promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors, as well as of corporate governance, risk management and internal control practices, techniques and principles, including evolving best practice, in particular in IT and data analytics.

• Demonstrated advance use of auditing techniques, including data analytics, electronic sources and databases. Demonstrated knowledge of collecting, systemizing and analyzing information, to draw sound conclusions. Demonstrated experience in leading more junior auditors therein.

• Knowledge of UN system policies, regulations, rules, processes and procedures, highly desirable.

Competencies:

• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills.

• Strong business acumen and mature judgment. Strong sense of impartiality and objectivity.

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including ability to interact across different stakeholder groups to influence Senior Managers.

• Strong people management skills and collaborative approach, with the ability to coach staff and to work in harmony with multiple cultures and stakeholders.

Language:

• Fluency in English.

• Minimum intermediate knowledge (level B) of other UN official language(s) (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian and Chinese) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages).

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Leads by Example with Integrity Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork Applies Strategic Thinking Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.

Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as “non-rotational” which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. This position is open to both internal and external candidates.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.

The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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