FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Professional Vacancy Announcement No: VA 2209-AUD (TWO POSTS)
Deadline For Application: 21 August 2009
Position Title Senior Auditor
Duty Station Rome
Grade Level P-5
Duration Fixed Term: 3 years
CCOG Code: 1A21
Organizational Unit Office of the Inspector General

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Inspector-General, AUD, contributes to the improvement of risk management, control, and governance processes in FAO using a systematic and disciplined approach to ensure that internal audit activities comply with the provisions of the Charter of the Office of the Inspector General and with all relevant professional standards. In particular will:

  • plan, organize, supervise, review and report in a managerial capacity on the work of the audit team assigned in one of three areas within the Office (Headquarters, Decentralized and Field Verification);
  • present orally and in writing (through audit reports, memoranda, notes) to the Inspector-General and senior management the results of related audits, inspections and special reviews, including appropriate recommendations for improvement;
  • develop and implement a comprehensive risk-based biennial audit plan for the Office that identifies, prioritizes and targets for review the most significant risks of the Organization. The plan will include review/audits of activities and processes at FAO Headquarters; Regional, Sub-regional and Liaison Offices, country representations (FAORs), field projects, and regional servicing centres;
  • provide input to the overall policy, programmes, strategies and plans for the Office’s audit programme;
  • advise the Inspector General on the development of biennial programmes of work and budgets;
  • participate in preparation of the biennial audit plans for one of the three audit teams;
  • update detailed audit programmes for incorporation in the internal audit manual;
  • conduct several important audit assignments at any one time, supervising, directing and reviewing the work of professional auditors and other assigned staff;
  • assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the Organization’s internal controls, accounting and management systems;
  • prepare or review, as required, audit reports for final stage for the Inspector General’s review and approval.
  • conduct special management and advisory audits for top management as required;
  • liaise with the External Auditors and, where appropriate, counterparts in other organizations on matters of mutual interest or concern, including the certification of the Organization’s biennial accounts;
  • administer and control a part of the Office’s budget as delegated by the Inspector General;
  • ensure audits are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditor’s (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing;
  • perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:

  • Advanced university degree in auditing, accounting, business or public administration, commerce or in other fields related to the work of the Organization or certification from an internationally recognised auditing and accountancy body such as the Institutes of Certified Public Accountants, Chartered Accountants or Internal Auditors, or equivalent in other national systems
  • Ten years of relevant experience gained through a combination of auditing and/or accounting/financial management
  • Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:

  • Relevance and level of experience in financial, performance and IT auditing
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and in writing and report-writing skills in English
  • Extent of experience in an international environment
  • Extent of managerial experience, and demonstrated leadership skills in implementing an audit programme
  • Ability to direct and supervise staff and develop teams
  • Relevance of technical knowledge of auditing, finance and related computerised systems
  • Extent of knowledge of consulting and advisory services and special audit practices and techniques as well as project management research and analysis

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the extension of appointments.

REMUNERATION

Level P-5 carries a net salary per year (inclusive of a variable element for post adjustment) from US$ 126,499 US$ 149,060 (without dependants) and from US$ 136,167 to US$ 161,767 (with dependants)

TO APPLY: Carefully read and follow the Guidelines to applicants

Send your application to:

V.A 2209-AUD
Office of Inspector-General, AUD
FAO Via delle Terme di Caracalla 00100 Rome ITALY
E-mail: Daniela.Chiodi@fao.org

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. Applications from qualified women candidates and applications from qualified candidates from non/under-represented member states are encouraged. Please note that FAO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director-General and may be assigned to any activities or office of the organization.

  FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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