Overview
Serves in an expert advisory capacity to the Executive Board and Executive Director, providing independent advice on WFP's governance, internal control systems, risk management, audit, and oversight functions.
Tasks Summary
- Advise on the independence, mandate, budget, staffing, and performance of the Office of the Inspector General
- Review risk management and internal control systems
- Advise on issues arising from audited financial statements and external auditor reports
- Advise on accounting policies, standards, and disclosure practices
- Review the External Auditor's work plan and reports
- Advise on systems for maintaining international civil service values, integrity, and ethical conduct
- Advise on the process for handling significant allegations of inappropriate activity
- Review evaluation policy, strategy, charter, work plan, budget, and quality assurance systems
- Advise on management response and follow-up to recommendations
Experience Requirements
- At least 15 years of progressively responsible Senior Management experience in Finance, Audit/Oversight and/or Evaluations
- Track record of providing expertise in an advisory capacity to Executive level stakeholders
- Proven experience in organizational governance and accountability structures, including risk management and ethics
- Demonstrated knowledge of large, international, and complex organizations
- Demonstrated ability to deliver recommendations across different levels of a multicultural organization
- Previous Oversight Committee (or similar) experience preferred
Qualification Requirements