WFP Senior Professional Practices and Audit Innovation Officer Job Available In Rome, Italy. Apply Today!
Program Details
Requisition ID – 828937 Type of Contract – Fixed Term Location – Europe, Western – Italy – Rome Category – EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT Deadline – Sunday, June 2nd, 2024
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ABOUT WFP
Are you a Senior Internal Auditor interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger at the World Food Programme (WFP)? 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. The WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide, to provide access to nutritious food and contribute to lasting solutions, especially in many of the world’s most remote and fragile areas, in the nearly 85 countries in which the organization is present. WFP aspires to the highest standards of accountability and transparency.
WHO WE ARE
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.
THE ROLE
Act as OIGA’s senior advisor and lead focal point for quality assurance, knowledge management, technology, and capacity-building matters. This position will serve as the OIGA steward for the quality assessment and improvement programme (QAIP) of the internal audit function in line with internal audit professional standards enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal audit function through innovative approaches.
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
Under the general supervision of the Director, OIGA, the incumbent will provide strategic leadership to the Professional Practices and Audit Innovation Team, including the development and management of more junior staff. They will lead the development and implementation of the Professional Practices and Audit Innovation strategy and workplan, aligning it with OIGA’s overall strategy and objectives.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, audit, finance, economics or other relevant fields. A first level degree in any of the above fields and relevant extensive professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
- A professional certification as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or national level audit certification, like Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent, is required. Other professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner are desirable.
Experience:
- At least 11 years of relevant progressive experience in internal audit leading complex audits and managing quality assurance and improvement programmes, of which at least 5 years at the managerial level.
- Experience in international organizations is preferred.
Knowledge and skills:
- Expert knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework for internal audit promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Expert understanding of internal audit best practices and methods, and knowledge management tools.
- Advanced technical knowledge in data analytics.
- Proven experience of internal audit management tools.
- Ability to manage teams, and coach and mentor staff.
- Ability to interact with peers, clients and other stakeholders of the internal audit function, both orally and in writing.
Languages:
- Proficiency in oral and written English;
- Minimum of intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP’s working language). Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
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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 wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
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