Deputy Director, Internal Audit Division

Position Title**: Deputy Director, Internal Audit Division**
Duty Station**: Geneva, Switzerland**

Classification**: Professional Staff, Grade D1**
Type of Appointment**: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension**
Estimated Start Date**: As soon as possible**

Closing Date**: 06 October 2024**
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**_ Context:_**

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIO) reports to the Director General and is
responsible for internal audit, investigations, advisory, and evaluations services. OIO provides
independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and the
effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls.

Under the direct supervision of the Director, OIO, the Deputy Director, Internal Audit Division will
be responsible for the following duties:
**_Core Functions / Responsibilities:_**

1. Provide overall strategic direction, leadership and management of all facets of the work of the
Internal Audit function, including the direct supervision of the Chiefs of Audit, as well as
supervision of its internal audit staff and consultants at Headquarters and field locations, and
overseeing the recruitment, performance management, coaching and professional development
of the audit managers and team members.

2. Direct and supervise the development of OIO’s risk assessment, work-planning and delivery
of high-quality assurance and advisory assignments across IOM’s programmes and operations,
implementing best-in-class auditing methodologies, tools and approaches.

3. Direct and supervise the selection, prioritization, planning and conduct of internal audits in
accordance with established standards, audit manuals, policies and procedures, and ensuring
that the outcomes and outputs of internal audits are timely and of the highest quality.

4. Determine the human and financial resources needed for the delivery of the internal audit
work program and manages the efficient and proper utilization of resources made available to
the Internal Audit function.

5. Maintain a professional practices and a quality assurance function to ensure general
conformance with the International Professional Practices Framework promulgated by the
Institute of Internal Auditors (that includes the Global Internal Audit Standards, Topical
Requirements, and Global Guidance).

6. Work closely with the Director, OIO to manage Office’s relationships with, and periodic
progress reporting including on established key performance indicators to its key stakeholders
(including Senior Management, the Oversight Advisory Committee, External Auditors, and the
Governing Bodies), and with the audit offices of partner agencies in contributing to knowledge
sharing and harmonization of internal audit practices and methodologies.

7. Formulate and implement a strategy for communicating the investigations function to staff and
external stakeholders to make them understand how the function operates and helps to
strengthen integrity and accountability.

8. Represent the Director, OIO and act on their behalf in their absence, as delegated.

9. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

**_ Required Qualifications and Experience:_**

**Education**
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Audit, Law or a related field

from an accredited academic institution with fifteen years of relevant professional experience.
- Professional auditing qualification (e.g. Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant or

Certified Internal Auditor) from a recognized professional body is desirable.
** Experience**
- A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible professional work experience and

demonstrated technical competence in auditing, a significant part in an international
environment, with at least five years at the managerial level.
- Experience of leading large teams in a multi-cultural environment is essential.
- Working experience in an International Organization is desirable.
- Experience in performance auditing and familiarity with investigations would be an advantage.

**Skills**
- Results-oriented leader with a pro