VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT(External/Internal)

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UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

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INDUSTRIAL

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (External/Internal)

Female candidates from all Member States are particularly encouraged to apply.

Vacancy

Announcement No: VA-2011/023 Date of

Issuance: 02 September 2011

Post Title and Level: Auditor/Inspector, P4

Duty Station: Vienna, Austria

Organizational Unit: Office of Internal Oversight Services

Office of Internal Oversight Services

Expected entry on duty: As soon as possible

Indicative Minimum Net Annual Remuneration:

(including post adjustment at single rate for current month)

US$ 114,504

Type of Appointment: Fixed term

Deadline for the receipt of applications: 22 September 2011

Organizational Context

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (IOS) is responsible for carrying out proactive and systematic audits and reviews of all operations of the Organization in order to provide an independent and objective assessment of the rationale, adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of management control systems, policies, regulations, rules, procedures, administrative instructions, processes and systems. In doing so, the Office assists the Director-General and other managers at all levels to optimize the use of the

resources available and provides inputs for improving controls. The Office conducts fact-findings in cases of alleged wrongdoing and/or fraud discovered by and/or reported to IOS. The Office also acts as the focal point within UNIDO for the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) of the United Nations system. The Office of Internal Oversight Services is guided by its Charter.

The Auditor/Inspector works under the direct supervision of the Director, IOS, in a team with other professional staff, and carries out both audits and investigative fact-findings.

After a certain number of years located at Headquarters, the incumbent must be ready to travel and to serve in any duty station away from Vienna as determined by the needs of the Organization.

Main Functions

Plan and carry out, in compliance with professional standards and with limited supervision from the Director, IOS, high complexity audits/reviews (in terms of type of audit, objective, scope and organizational unit/process involved) according to IOS's work plan and/or as required by UNIDO's management, with a view to assessing the soundness of management practices, internal control framework, risk management, as well as compliance with rules, regulations and any other applicable instructions, in order to reinforce accountability.

When assigned to and as directed by the Director, IOS, develop the approach of and conduct

investigative fact-findings of alleged irregularities, in close cooperation with the IOS Investigator and in

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compliance with professional standards.

Formulate pragmatic recommendations and secure the agreement of management to improve problematic areas. Monitor and assess adequacy of actions taken to correct reported deficiencies.

Raise awareness and knowledge of management and staff on risk management. Contribute to the preparation and development of the IOS audit risk assessment, to identify vulnerable and high risk areas as well as the corresponding audit portion of the IOS work plan in order to ensure the best possible coverage of the Organization's activities financed from all sources of funds.

Provide guidance to and review the work of IOS clerks/assistants, as assigned, and ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with professional standards.

In conjunction with other IOS team members, introduce new audit techniques and best practices;

contribute to the knowledge base of IOS; take initiatives in identifying and proposing audit tools and techniques.

Perform other related duties and assignments as required by the Director, IOS. In the absence of the Director, IOS, perform routine and delegated coordination and communication tasks within IOS and with outside parties.

Required Competencies

Core values:

Integrity; professionalism; respect for diversity.

Core competencies:

Results orientation and accountability; planning and organizing; communication and trust; team orientation;

client orientation; organizational development and innovation.

Other competencies:

Expert knowledge of internal auditing, professional standards and their application. Expertise in computer assisted audit techniques and tools. Sound knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures.

First-rate analytical skills and proven knowledge of management principles. Good knowledge of financial matters. Ability to establish priorities, conceive and execute work against a sound work plan. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Maturity of judgment, tact and discretion. Initiative and

resourcefulness. Proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other team members and auditees, with sensitivity, in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

Advanced university degree (or equivalent) in business administration with a major in accounting, auditing and/or finance, supplemented by a professional certification in auditing/accounting, such as a Certified Internal Auditor and/or a Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant. A qualification as a Certified Fraud Examiner is an asset.

Experience:

A minimum of seven years of internal audit experience (covering e.g. performance/operational, compliance and financial audits) at both national and international level, in organizations using state- of-the-art auditing, management and information system techniques (e.g. internal audit department in the public or private sector, an auditing, accounting or consulting firm). Proven experience in investigative work, including on fraud and corruption matters. Experience in IT audit.

Work in developing countries and experience in an inter-governmental organization desirable.

Languages:

Fluency in English (written and oral) is essential. Working knowledge of French and/or other UN languages is desirable. Knowledge of German is an asset.

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All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System

Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process.

Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director-General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and

dependants, under the procedures established by the Director-General.

Visit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply:

www.unido.org/employment/howtoapply Notice to applicants:

UNIDO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. If you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Vacant positions within UNIDO are advertised on the official UNIDO website. Should you

have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of UNIDO and requesting payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unido.org

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