Antecedentes

Those who previously applied need not re-apply.

The Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) reports to the UNDP 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. As part of its assurance work, OAI also supports the annual audit exercise of non-governmental/nationally executed projects (NGO/NEX projects) in some 150 countries where UNDP operates and reviews and analyses the resulting audit reports submitted by audit firms and government audit institutions. In addition, OAI conducts or sub-contracts the audit of Directly Implemented Projects (DIM) to external audit firms. 
 
OAI has a decentralized organizational structure with regional audit centres (RAC) located in the five regions covered by UNDP. The RAC is normally staffed with a Chief (P-5 level), several Audit Specialists (P-4 or P-3 level), and one Administrative Associate (G-6 level).
 
The Audit Specialist reports to the Chief. The Regional Audit Centre for North, West and Central Africa (RAC-NWCA) is responsible for a portfolio of 27 UNDP country programmes in the region. The primary role of the Audit Specialist is to perform internal audits in the region with a special focus on projects financed from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund). The location of the offices covered by the RAC-NWCA may include areas with hardship or hazardous working conditions.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Principal functions:
 
Management
As a team leader, assumes responsibility and accountability for achieving the audit objectives.

This involves:   
  • preparation of risk-based audit plans/programmes;
  • conduct of audit field work;
  • preparation and review of working papers;
  • preparation of Exit Conference notes;
  • preparation of draft audit reports, incorporating input from other team members.
Assesses the team members’ performance in a participatory manner and documents lessons learned;
Provides direction and guidance to, and coaches team members ensuring effective team functioning;
Presents audit results to management;
Monitors the status of audit recommendations and appraises adequacy of action taken on audit recommendations.

Client Services:
  • Conducts audits of projects funded by the Global Fund and managed by UNDP;
  • As a team leader or as a member of an audit team, conducts audit assignments in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as published by the Institute of Internal Audit and OAI policy guidelines;
  • Assesses the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management;
  • Documents findings and communicates orally and/or in writing to the country offices on their compliance, performance and potential for improvement;
  • Recommends actions to address shortcomings identified, strengthen internal controls and improve business processes;
  • Under the overall supervision of the Chief, conducts special assignments including management reviews, consulting assignments, special audits, and training workshops;
  • Undertakes frequent, and at times extended, missions to UNDP offices in the region, including to areas with hardship or hazardous working conditions;
  • Assists country offices in the arrangements for audits of Sub-Recipients;
  • Plans and oversees the engagement of audit firms for annual audit or special purpose audits as required under grant agreements with the Global Fund.
Other Tasks:
  • Contributes to the annual risk assessment for UNDP’s portfolio of Global Fund projects;
  • Keeps abreast of the development of UNDP’s portfolio of Global Fund projects in the region;
  • Acts as OAI focal point for Global Fund issues related to audit;
  • Coordinates and consults other OAI staff on Global Fund related matters;
  • Contributes to the ongoing development of professional practices within OAI with a focus on Global Fund audits;
  • Participates in the implementation of his/her personal learning and training development plan;
  • Assists the OAI Investigations Section on investigations concerning Global Fund projects;
  • Performs other assignments or tasks as determined by the RAC Chief or OAI Director.
Decisions:
  • Significant decisions are made in assessing organizational risk and providing guidance to business units, functions and projects;
  • Significant decisions are made in assessing and providing audit ratings of business units, functions, and projects.
Recommendations:
  • Promotes the due regard for effectiveness and efficiency in the acquisition and use of resources and the safeguarding of assets throughout the organization;
  • Proposes changes in policies and procedures to the Chief.
Error:
  • Failure to detect and correct weaknesses in management and internal controls could result in loss of resources or reputation of UNDP. This would cause loss of confidence by Global Fund and other donors and partners;
  • Failure to conduct audits professionally and competently could result in unwarranted damage to the reputation of units, functions or individual staff members.

Competencias

Core Values & Ethics:
  • Demonstrates integrity and fairness;
  • Display cultural sensitivity;
  • Shows strong corporate commitment;
  • Complies with UNDP regulations, rules, and code of conduct.
Functional Competencies:

Teamwork:
  • Motivates and coaches team members;
  • Embraces extra responsibility;
  • Builds team morale & consensus.
Task Management Skills:
  • Produces timely, quality outputs;
  • Exercises sound judgment/analysis;
  • Develops creative solutions;
  • Handles multiple tasks.
Communications:
  • Writes clearly and convincingly;
  • Speaks clearly and convincingly;
  • Has good presentation skills;
  • Listens actively and responds effectively.
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.
Learning:
  • Provides constructive coaching and feedback;
  • Acts as long-term mentor for others;
  • Acts on personal development plan.
Professional:
Demonstrates ability to perform and/or manage the following services, in accordance with professional standards:
  • Operational audits;
  • Performance audits;
  • Financial audits;
  • Project audits;
  • Advisory services.
Technical:
Demonstrates ability to use the following tools:
  • Microsoft office suite;
  • Electronic working paper software;
  • Computer assisted audit techniques (ACL or IDEA);
  • Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

  • Advanced university degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Statistics, Law, 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 7 years of professional experience in audit or another directly relevant area, several of which in internal audit;
  • Experience in the health sector is an advantage;
  • Working experience in an International Organization and field experience are desirable.
Language:
  • Fluency in English and in French required;
  • Knowledge of additional United Nations official languages is an advantage.
How to apply

The application must contain duly completed and signed Personal History Form (P11), which can be downloaded from www.sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc. .
The form should be uploaded to your online application in lieu of CV. If you experienced technical issues with uploading your P11 form during the online application, please send it to oai.bids@undp.org indicating:  your name and “Audit Specialist_Dakar Senegal_P4” in the e-mail subject field. indicating:  your name and “Audit Specialist_Dakar Senegal_P4” in the e-mail subject field.

Please note that:
  • Applications without P11 form will not be considered;
  • Application should be submitted in the English language.