Director Internal Oversight Services, D2

Overview

The Director Internal Oversight Services will set work objectives for the Department of Internal Oversight Services and lead the development and implementation of a long-term strategy and risk-based internal audit and evaluation plan.

Key Responsibilities

• - Sets clear work objectives for the Department of Internal Oversight Services (DIOS) and ensures timely and effective use of performance reviews and feedback mechanisms.
• - Develops, organizes and directs implementation of a long-term strategy and a risk-based internal audit and evaluation plan.
• - Leads, supports and supervises audit investigations and evaluations.
• - Directs the development of, and follow-up to high-quality reports and recommendations on internal audit and evaluations and any investigation performed.
• - Directs the internal audit activity to add value to UNRWA by providing independent and objective assurance and advice.
• - Oversees the maintenance of UNRWA's capacity to safeguard its financial and other resources.
• - Directs independent strategic evaluations throughout the organization.
• - Represents UNRWA at oversight-related meetings.
• - Reports regularly and as required to the Commissioner-General, the Advisory Committee on Internal Oversight (ACIO) and UNRWA's Advisory Commission.
• - Coordinates with Field and Headquarters Directors effective responses to complaints by staff, beneficiaries and other parties.

Required Experience

At least 15 years of progressively responsible relevant combined national and international professional experience in an oversight function is required. At least eight years of relevant professional experience at supervisory level is required. Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, at least two continuous years of relevant international experience should be outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of citizenship is required. Experience with risk management in large organizations is desirable. Knowledge of UN financial rules, regulations and procedures, as well as knowledge of audit, investigation and evaluation guidelines is desirable.

Qualifications

An advanced university (Master's or Equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in public or business administration, auditing, finance, economics, social sciences, law or other related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Professional certification/qualification in at least one of the three oversight functions of audit, evaluation or investigation (e.g. CIA, CPA, CA, CFE, CISA, CGAP, CRMA or similar) from an officially recognized oversight body or professional association is required.

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