Internal Auditor, Internal Audit Branch, Office of Audit and Investigation Services (OAIS), New York, P-4 (2 Posts + Roster)

The Position:

The post of Internal Auditor is located in the Internal Audit Branch, which is part of the Office of Audit and Investigation Services (OAIS). You will report directly to the Chief(s) of Internal Audit Branch, Office of Audit and Investigation Services (OAIS).

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.

To fulfill this mandate, the Internal Audit Branch provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services with the objective of increasing accountability, enhancing risk management, governance, and control processes, and improving the effectiveness and efficiency of UNFPA’s operational and programmatic performance. UNFPA performs its internal audit work in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

OAIS is newly restructured and comprises the Office of the Director, a Quality Assurance, Policy, and Reporting (QAPR) Unit located in the Office of the Director, an Internal Audit Branch consisting of three units, and an Investigation Branch consisting of two Units. Each of the Units is headed by a Chief, all reporting directly to the Director, OAIS. The advertised post is located in the Internal Audit Branch.

The Internal Auditor will lead and conduct internal audits and may be required to perform other governance duties in the Office of the Director, OAIS, as needed.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education: 

• Advanced university degree in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or other related fields. A first level degree in any of these fields, in combination with a professional auditing certification and additional relevant experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or National Audit Certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CA, etc.) is a requirement.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) desirable.

  Knowledge and Experience:

• At least seven (7) years of external or internal audit and/or other directly relevant experience such as governance, risk management and control services – preferably gained at the international level.
• Significant experience in modern auditing practices and services i.e., gained in internal audit departments of public or private sector organizations or professional auditing, accounting, or consulting services firms.
• Proven ability to conduct internal audit engagements covering the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases, in accordance with IPPF.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal auditing standards and practices, risk management, and internal controls.
• Experience in effective use of modern audit management tools and techniques such as electronic working papers, Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs), word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Experience working with TeamMate and Google collaboration tools (i.e., Google Suite), an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to express oneself well.
• Previous work experience in an international audit or consulting services firm or an internal audit role in the United Nations system or multilateral and international/regional context, development aid sector, and/or supreme audit institution, highly desirable.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and experience in IT auditing, highly desirable.

Languages:

Fluency in English, with proven ability to express well verbally and in writing; Knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French, Arabic, and/or Spanish, is desirable.