Lead, Assurance, Office of the Inspector General - GL D - Defined Duration until December 2028 x 2 positions

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Assurance, the Lead, Assuranceis responsible forplanning, executing, and overseeing audit and assurance engagements across the Global Fund Secretariat and implementing countries.

TheLead, Assurancewillperform the following duties:

Lead Audit & Assurance Engagements

• Plan and lead the implementation of audit and assurance reviews at the Global Fund Secretariat and in implementing countries in accordance with IIA Standards and internal protocols. This includes:
  • Finalise the audit risk assessment to define the scope and objectives of audit and assurance  engagements for subsequent review by OIG Senior Stakeholders; this should take into account the work of other assurance providers to ensure complementarity.
  • Review the work performed by auditors and external consultants, prior to the Manager, Assurance’s review.
  • Ensure engagements are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.
  • Engage senior stakeholders, including partners and other assurance providers, throughout the engagement lifecycle.

LeadTeams and External Consultants

• Lead and oversee OIG staff and external consultants assigned to engagements.

• Review working papers and procedures to ensure compliance with IIA standardsand internal protocols.

• Provide on‑the‑job coaching, feedback, and performance development to team members

Risk Identification& Analysis

• Identifypotential risksand internal controlgaps,by analyzing evidence, comparing performance against standards or peers, and evaluating root causes beyond surface‑level symptoms;

• Assess risks related to emerging technologies, includingevaluating AIsystems for issues such as bias, transparency, model drift, and control weaknesses introduced by automated processes.

• Conductvalueformoneyassessmentsby evaluating costs, benefits,efficiency, and effectiveness of programs, projects, and services using both qualitative and quantitative evidence

Reporting & Communication

• Synthesizeevidence gathered and communicate findings and recommendations to auditees through oral briefings and written reports;

• Produce clearly,conciseand succinctly written evidence-based audit and assurance reports for entireengagementorportionofengagement;

• Discuss and agree on recommended management actions and timelines with auditees;

Quality, Methodology & Continuous Improvement

• Identifyappropriate audittools, best practices, and identify/perform tasks aimed at ensuring that theaudit/assignments are conductedin accordance withIIA and/or ISSAI standards; 

• Support continuous improvement efforts, including contributing tomethodologyupdates, staying current on emerging risks, and strengthening assurance approaches

• Support the training and induction of staff and consultants, sharing knowledge on risk assessment, analytics, process mapping, assurance techniques, and governance frameworks.

Professional Conduct

• Demonstrate sound professional judgement, independence, confidentiality, and ethical conduct across all phases of audit andassuranceengagements.

• Perform other duties as required by theInspector General orHead, Assurance, including undertaking sensitive reviews. 

Subject to change by theInspector Generalat any time at their sole discretion.

Qualifications

Essential:

• University degree or equivalent in Accounting/Business Administration,Economicsor related fields; and

• Internal audit certification and/or certification from an internationally recognized accountancy body or equivalent professional training.

Experience

Essential:

• Substantialexperience in audit orrelated areassuch as accounting, business administration/analysis, program/projectevaluationand monitoring.

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of experienced professionals in a multi-cultural setting; and

• Experience working with multiple sectors, such as international organizations, governments, civilsocietyand the private sector.

• Proven ability to develop trust and confidence in multicultural environments.

• Proven success incollaboration;teamwork and knowledge sharing.

Desirable:

• Overseven years’ experience in audit or a related area such as accounting, business administration/analysis, program/projectevaluationand monitoring.

• Experience conductingaudit and assurancereviews indeveloping countries.

• Experience in international development; and

• Experience and knowledge related to public health, AIDS,tuberculosisand malaria. 

Special Travel Requirements

The position may require frequent travel and stays of sometimes up to one month conducting audits covering program and project sites in developing countries.

Comptencies:

Languages: An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.