Internal Auditor (Internal Candidates only)

IAIG is looking for an enthusiastic and well-experienced UNOPS candidate dedicated to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Organizations operations.

Under the general supervision of the Director, IAIG, and under the guidance of the Manager of Internal Audit, the individual will conduct internal audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in accordance with IIA Standards and UNOPS policies and procedures. This involves financial, operational, performance and compliance audits, as well as the following related activities:

• Taking the lead on assigned IAIG exercises and ensuring the quality of IAIG colleagues. This includes contributing to IAIG annual audit risk assessment and developing work plans.
• Communicating orally and in writing audit results to management and making presentations to management is required;
• Coordinate project audits carried out by external audit firm and monitor the status of implementation of audit recommendations and assess whether appropriate actions were taken close audit recommendations;
• Actively contribute to IAIG work on data analytics and any other specific projects.
• Work closely and support the Investigation Section.

The ICA will report to the Manager of the Internal Audit Section. A formal evaluation of the ICA’s work shall be performed two weeks prior the expiry of the contract term, and at other intervals as required.

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, audit, economics, business management, commerce or related fields is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in one of the fields above with additional two years of relevant experience, will be considered in lieu of a Master's degree.   

• Minimum 7 years in the field of Finance (5 years at specialist level or equivalent); or Human Resources (5 years at specialist level or equivalent); or Procurement (5 years at Specialist level or equivalent); or acting as Head of Support Services (can be combined with experience in one of the fields above) is required (9 years with a Bachelor's degree).
• Minimum of 7 years' experience within the UN system, out of which, at least 5 years working at UNOPS (7 years working for UNOPS will also be acceptable).  

• Fluency in English is required. Spanish and French is desired.

d. Key Competencies 

• Leadership and coordination skills;
• Creativity, innovation and initiative;
• Analytical skills; result orientation and client focus
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and oral, particularly in English language;
• Integrity and objectivity;
• Enterprise Resource Planning systems (e.g. Oracle/PeopleSoft, Agresso) and project management tools (e.g. Wrike)

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.