VN 2017/124 (P) - Inspector General (D1) - Geneva, Switzerland

Position Title Inspector General

Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade D1

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 30 June 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo

Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia,

Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya,

Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru,

Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of

Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela

(Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

3. External female candidates.

Context:

Under the supervision of the Director General, the Inspector General (IG) has the responsibility to help prevent, detect and investigate fraud, waste, abuse and misconduct by IOM personnel and assists managers in promoting integrity, sound risk management, effective controls, economy, efficiency and effectiveness in IOM's programmes and operations through its

functions that include: audits, investigations, evaluations, inspections, and special reviews. The Office’s purpose, authority and responsibilities are set out in the Charter of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The Office contributes actively to oversight at IOM through its functions. It determines whether IOM’s objectives are pursued efficiently, effectively and in compliance with the Organization’s rules, regulations, expected results and ethical standards. It also provides the Administration with consulting services on management and organizational issues, policies, guidelines and external reviews.

Through the responsibilities vested in the OIG, the IG has the responsibility to contribute to strengthening the oversight function of the Organization.

* In addition the Inspector General will, in its functional capacity, reports to the Audit and Page 1 / 4Oversight Advisory Committee (AOAC)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Organize and direct a coordinated programme of internal oversight through internal audit and investigation, according to internationally accepted standards.

2. Reinforce and strengthen Organization’s internal oversight strategy, synergizing the skills and results from the various OIG units. Continuously reassess and adjust the strategy commensurate with changing operational priorities and adjustments to IOM's working methods and structure.

3. Maintain the Organization's capacity to investigate suspected wrongdoing. 4. Ensure that reports with findings and recommendations are submitted to the Director General in a timely manner.

5. Conduct investigations of high risk and complex activities.

6. Advise and recommend updates/ alterations/ modifications/ renewals of rules and regulations, operative guidelines on the basis of OIG factual findings.

7. Collaborate with various other IOM organizational units to determine the OIG priorities and activities subject for review for each calendar year.

8. Establish annual and quarterly work plans based on a risk assessment in order to optimize the use of and impact of OIG resources to concentrate on areas of anticipated highest benefits and to maximize the utility of these oversight tools.

9. Ensure appropriate tracking and follow-up of recommendations. Analyze reports with a view of identifying trends, patterns or propensity for recurrence that would need to be addressed in view of developing additional preventative measures, identifying best practices to be more broadly applied and mainstreaming lessons learned.

10. Advise senior management on issues conducive to improving identification and prevention of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement and ways to promote efficient use of resources. 11. Direct and monitor the budgetary and human resources management of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

12. Promote internal control self-assessments within HQ departments and field missions. Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Auditing or a related field from an accredited academic institution with fifteen years of relevant professional experience. • Professional certification as certified internal auditor (CIA), chartered accountant (CA) or certified public accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), certified fraud examiner (CFE) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will be a distinct advantage.

Experience

Page 2 / 4• Fifteen years of management/ auditing and administrative experience at a diversified international level, ten years of which at an executive level;

• Good knowledge of financial and business administration, and of the principles and practices of management;

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions, proven ability to communicate complex concepts orally; excellent ability to prepare written reports in English that are clear, concise and meaningful; • Demonstrated strong analytical, strategic, creative thinking and problem solving skills; • High level of computer literacy, in particular extensive experience with computerized accounting, data analytics and auditing systems and software (SAP a distinct advantage). Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of IOM’s other official language(s) is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others; • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 30 June 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to:

Page 3 / 4http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 02.06.2017 to 30.06.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/124 (P) - Inspector General (D1) - Geneva, Switzerland (55077399) Released Posting: Posting NC55077416 (55077416) Released

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