The Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) reports to the Administrator and is responsible for internal audit and investigations services to UNDP and its affiliated entities. OAI provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls.
OAI has a decentralized organizational structure with a Headquarters Audit Section (HAS) and other Units, based in New York, and Regional Audit Centres (RAC) located in the five regions covered by UNDP. The Headquarters Audit Section (HAS) is responsible for the audit of UNDP Headquarters (HQs) units as well as corporate functions and systems.
HAS audit universe consists of:
(i) HQs units based in New York;
(ii) Out-posted HQs units such as Regional Centres/Hubs, Representation Offices, Policy Centres and the Global Shared Services Centre, and
(iii) Global and regional programmes and projects.
Education:
- Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field;
- A first level degree in combination with a certification as Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree;
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation desirable;
- Additional professional certifications (CISA, CFE) are an advantage.
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in audit or another directly relevant area, several of which in internal audit;
- Working experience in an International Organization is desirable;
- Experience in IT auditing is an advantage.
- Language:
- Fluency in English;
- Proficiency in French or Spanish is desirable;
- Knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.
Location: New York, USA
Application deadline: 02.07.2015