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Organizational Context

The Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) is responsible for internal audit and investigations services
to UNDP and its affiliated entities. OAI assists the Administrator and Associate Administrator of UNDP in their oversight responsibilities. OAI's audit and investigation activities are governed by the UNDP Financial Regulations and Rules and by the Charter of OAI, which stipulate, inter alia, OAI's mission, the scope of its work, responsibilities and authorities as well as the operational independence OAI enjoys in conducting its duties.

Internal audits conducted by OAI serve as an independent, objective assurance and advisory activity designed to add value and improve the operations of UNDP. OAI conducts investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption and other wrongdoing committed by UNDP personnel, such as workplace harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority, or retaliation on whistle-blowers. OAI has the sole responsibility for the conduct of all investigations within UNDP.

OAI has a decentralized organizational structure with the Directorate, the Investigations Section, the ICT Audit Section, the Headquarters Audit Section and other units located at Headquarters and Regional Audit Centres located in the five regions covered by UNDP (Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia, Pretoria/South Africa, Dakar/Senegal, Panama City/Panama and Istanbul/Turkey).

The Deputy Director (Audit) reports to the Director, OAI. S/he assists the Director in providing organizational leadership and guidance to OAI in audit-related matters.  S/he is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of internal audit services at country level by OAI's Regional Audit Centres. The Deputy Director (Audit) is also responsible for OAI's resource management, supervising and guiding the Operations Manager. As a member of the OAI Directorate and management team, the Deputy Director (Audit) provides advice to the Director on issues of strategy, policy and methodology.
 

Summary of key functions:

Under the guidance of the Director, OAI, the Deputy Director (Audit) is responsible for:

• Guiding the Chiefs of the Regional Audit Centres in the development and execution of risk­ based audit plans, ensuring coherence in the audit approach and in the interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Developing and maintaining a strategy for the audit of directly implemented projects (DIM) and providing guidance on its annual implementation.
• Supervising and guiding the Operations Manager in the management of OAI's resources.
• Providing guidance for the annual external audit exercise for non-governmental/nationally implemented (NGO/NIM) projects.

Supervision of country level audits

In consultation with the Director:

• Oversees and provides advice on the development of audit engagement plans at the country level; Supervises the timely execution of the audit plan and the preparation and issuance of audit reports.
• Contributes to the further development of risk assessment and audit methodology, including performance auditing to ensure adequate audit coverage and high quality of audit results.

Key results expected: Effective and high-quality audit reports.

Ensuring the timely execution of annual audit of directly implemented projects

In consultation with the Director:

• Develops and maintains an audit strategy, ensuring adequate audit coverage of DIM projects,
• Supervises and guides the Chiefs of the RACs in contracting audit services.
• Supervises and guides the Chiefs of the RACs in executing the DIM audit plan and the timely delivery of related audit reports.

Key results expected: Effective and timely delivery of project audit reports.

Operations management

• Advises the Director on operational matters and on the management of OAI resources (human, financial and technical).
• Supervises and guides the Operations Manager in the management of OAI's resources, which includes the following:
• Preparing the OAI budget and monitoring the utilization of OAI's financial resources;
• Managing OAI's procurement;
• Premises management;
• Administering OAI's human resources.
• nsures the effective update and maintenance of OAI IT systems and equipment.

Key results expected: Effective and efficient management of OAI's resources.

Other tasks

• Provides advice to the Director of OAI on issues of strategy, policy and methodology.
• Liaises with the UN Board of Auditors.
• Provides advice to management on issues of internal controls, audit clauses and related areas.
• Answers queries from management and external stakeholders.
• Serves as Officer-in-Charge of OAI during the absence of the Director.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Key results expected: Timely and high-quality advice provided.

Core   
Innovation

• Ability to make new and useful ideas work.   

Leadership

• Ability to persuade others to follow. 

People Management

• Ability to improve performance and satisfaction.   

Communication

• Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform.   

Delivery

• Ability to get things done.   

Technical/Functional
   
Building & Sharing Knowledge

• Actively builds deep knowledge in one or more areas.
• Makes valuable practice contributions.
• Applies existing knowledge to work.
• Provides advice & Support to others.

 Teamwork:

• Participates in team-based activities.
• Embraces extra responsibility.
• Builds team morale and consensus.

Relationship Building:

• Builds strong client relationships.
• Focuses on client results and impacts.
• Anticipates evolving client needs.
• Manages conflict and stress.

Task Management Skills:

• Produces timely, quality outputs.
• Exercises sound judgment/analysis.
• Develops creative solutions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and good time management.

Learning

• Provides constructive coaching and feedback.
• Acts as long-term mentor for others.
• Acts on personal development plan.

Professional:

• Demonstrates ability to perform in accordance with relevant professional standards.

 Technical Competencies

• Demonstrates ability to use and apply data analytics in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of OAI services.

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Masters) in business administration, public    administration, finance, law , Social Science or another relevant field.
• Professional certification as Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor is desirable.

Experience:

• A minimum 15 years of progressively responsible professional work experience. A minimum of 10 years should be in audit of which several in internal audit.
• Audit experience in the public sector and/or in an international organization is an advantage.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English;
• Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

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Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Workforce diversity

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Contract Duration: 1 Year with possibility for extension