VN 2018/63 (P) - Head of Internal Audit (P5) - Manila, Philippines

Position Title Head of Internal Audit

Duty Station : Manila, Philippines

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P5

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

Closing Date : 26 March 2018

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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, Bahamas, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic,

Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana,

Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands,

Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay,

Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

3. External female candidates.

Context:

Under the administrative authority of Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and direct supervision of the Inspector General, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing an internal audit programme for the Organization in all missions worldwide as well as at Headquarters (HQs) and IOM's Administrative Centres (Manila and Panama). S/he will conduct regular and special financial and operational audits including large and complex operations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Lead and supervise the internal audit units in Manila, Panama and Geneva, overseeing the recruitment, performance management, coaching and professional development of the auditors, associate auditors and other team members.

2. Conduct assurance and advisory type of audits following International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

3. Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the administrative, procedural, or managerial Page 1 / 3dimension of programmes and activities and the attainment of stated objectives; recommend improvements.

4. Propose, coordinate and oversee Internal Audit’s annual risk assessment and work-plan for the Organization, the internal audit quality assurance and improvement programme, and the maintenance of the Office’s tools, methodologies and technology.

5. Establish and enforce formal guidelines and standards for internal audit activities and ensure consistency of audit approach and adequacy of audit practice, and objectivity of auditors. 6. Direct the implementation of the approved annual work-plan and the provision of timely engagement reports to the Inspector General and other senior managers as appropriate. 7. Oversee the delivery of high-quality assurance and advisory assignments on IOM’s worldwide programmes and operations, driving IA’s implementation of best-in-class auditing methodologies and approaches.

8. Report regularly to the Inspector General on the status of the annual work-plan including any modifications, scope restrictions, or limitations, as well as on the implementation of IA’s recommendations.

9. Coordinate IA’s activities with IOM External Auditors to ensure optimal assurance coverage within allocated budget.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field from an accredited academic institution with ten years of relevant professional experience; or • University degree in the above fields with twelve years of relevant professional experience. • Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be a distinct advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in audit, finance, accounting, administration, statistics, computer science, or related area is required; • Audit management experience is required;

• Experience in auditing field-based operations is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage. Note

1. Evaluation of qualified candidates will include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

2. Initial duty station is Manila, Philippines with a possible relocation in the future subject to organizational needs assessment and effectiveness of the operations.

Page 2 / 3Desirable 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:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

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 26 March 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. For further information, please refer to:

http://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 13.03.2018 to 26.03.2018

Requisition: VN 2018/63 (P) - Head of Internal Audit (P5) - Manila, Philippines (55403422) Released Posting: Posting NC55403443 (55403443) Released

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