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You will be updated with latest job alerts via email1. SUMMARY
The Internal Oversight Service (IOS) operates as an Independent Office within the International Staff (IS) and reports directly to the Office of the Secretary General.
IOS covers four key assurance functions:
These functions are closely intertwined and work together to enhance confidence in the efficiency and effectiveness of NATO IS operations and the achievement of organizational objectives. The Service also provides support and advice directly to theNATO IS Advisory Panel (ISAAP).
Key challenges facing the successful candidate for the Head Internal Oversight Service post will include requirements to:
1. Ensure that the Services work conforms to generally accepted international auditing investigation ethics and risk management standards and best practices within the scope of the IOS Mandate and developing internal methodology tools and techniques to ensure excellence in the conduct of the IOSs work;
2. Develop audit strategy and oversee the internal audit portfolio to deliver timely objective and substantive audit reports to the Audit Advisory Panel with a view to support the Secretary General the IS and as appropriate to other NATO bodies in protecting their interests and achieving their objectives;
3. Further develop a NATO IS risk management culture and support the regular update and review of IS key Risk Register by IS senior management so that it becomes an integral part of the management process and ensure that all divisions are able to identify the key risks an evaluation of the nature and extent of those risks and implementing controls to mitigate these risks;
4. Support the further implementation of a culture of ethics by continuing to promote a safe and respectful working environment and actively engaging with leadership and staff;
5. Proactively establish measures to prevent and detect fraudulent activities. Ensure that all cases of alleged misconduct fraud malfeasance mismanagement waste of resources abuses or other violations of rules are and fully investigated within a reasonable time frame. Ensure liaison with relevant authorities as necessary.
6. Ensure that the reporting of internal oversight activities is complete clear concise constructive objective accurate and timely. Monitor and review the adequacy and effectiveness of actions taken as a result of those activities and engage with stakeholders to make sure they are implemented throughout the International Staff.
As part of this application you are kindly requested to attach a MS Word document summarizing your views on these 6 key challenges and explain how you would address them if selected for the position. Please limit yourself to maximum 2 A4 pages into total.
Selection of candidates for NATO posts is based upon the merit principle.
The title of the attachment must include the vacancy referenceand the wordsKey challenges.
Selective assessment is expected to take place at the end of September 2025.
Final Assessments are expected to take place in Brussels Belgium in November 2025.
2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
The incumbent must:
DESIRABLE
The following would be considered an advantage:
Vision and Direction
Support setting priorities and objectives in alignment with the strategic direction of the Alliance. Help develop communicate and implement a vision based on well-defined priorities and objectives.
Organisational Efficiencies
Promote efficient use of existing resources including by developing and promoting improved business processes tools and technologies. Perform any other related duty as assigned.
Planning and Execution
Prepare and implement an annual risk based internal audit programme of work for review approval and monitoring by the Audit Advisory Panel (AAP). Select areas for audit through rigorous and consultative risk assessment while maximizing available resources. Provide support to the NATO IS Audit Advisory Panel (including as Secretary to the AAP). Align work plans with the objectives of the Office and ensure coordinated implementation while retaining the flexibility to meet urgent requests and to adapt to changing Organizational priorities. Plan and execute activities related to ethics and fraud prevention.
Project Management
Ensure commitment by the IS including its senior management to overall risk management and that all staff divisions are able to identify the key risks an evaluation of the nature and extent of those risks and implementing controls to mitigate these risks. Ensure risk assessment aspects are considered in the management of specific projects within the Organization. Promote a culture and practices in support of monitoring and evaluation of programmatic activities conducted by the IS.
Policy Development
Develop internal policies and procedures to ensure that within IOS the internal audit function is independent from the rest of the IOS activities. Develop the necessary policies and procedures related to the fields of ethics fraud internal audit and risk management. Put in place tools and methods to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented policies.
Stakeholder Management
Analyse and provide advice to the NATO Senior Management and the IS staff on internal controls and risk management matters affecting the Organization. Ensure that the purposes of internal audit risk management and internal controls are properly understood implemented and respected. Foster quality and continuous improvement in the Organizations governance and risk management and internal control processes. Maintain and develop contacts NATO-wide with other audit offices and with other international organisations. Liaise as required with the IBAN (NATOs external auditor).
Knowledge Management
Promote information sharing and foster alignment and harmonization of best practices related to IOS programme of work across NATO bodies. Ensure that lessons learned in specific areas are brought to the attention of other parts of the organisation and that experience is not lost.
People Management
Supervise and motivate a multicultural team to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products effective working methods and a good working atmosphere. Within IOS maintain a motivating and effective workplace. Apply sound management principles with staff and provide in-depth mentoring coaching and training opportunities. Be available for guidance at critical moments. Ensure that all staff are aware of Organizational and Office objectives. Provide regular and fair feedback on performance both informally and through the performance review and development system.
Financial Management
Be responsible for the optimal use of the resources attributed to the Office. Ensure that the level of resources is adequate and reports on the subject to the AAP. Submit the budget requests for the year to come.
4. INTERRELATIONSHIPS
The Head Internal Oversight Service reports to the Secretary General through the Office of the Secretary General. They will maintain personal independence and objectivity leading a team to provide professional internal audit ethics fraud prevention and investigation and risk management services on financial operational and substantive areas collectively supporting the overall efficiency and relevance of the Organization. The incumbent works closely with members of the Office of the Secretary General and with senior staff of all Divisions and Independent Offices in the IS as well as throughout NATO bodies. They maintain an efficient network of contacts across other internal audit fraud prevention and investigation ethics and risk management offices/functions NATO-wide and externally including within relevant international organisations.
Direct reports: 7
Indirect reports: N/a.
5. COMPETENCIES
The incumbent must demonstrate:
Full-Time