Internal Auditor P3, Rome, Italy

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the worlds largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFPs values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive diverse and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training accreditation coaching mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position is located in the Office of Internal Audit in Headquarters (HQ) in Rome Italy. The professional will work as team members under the supervision of the Director Office of Internal Audit or the designate. Frequent travel to WFP Field Operations mainly to developing countries is required.

THE ROLE

To efficiently plan and undertake audit assignments to assess the soundness adequacy and application of internal management and financial controls.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive within delegated authority):

• Efficiently plan and undertake audit assignments in multi-disciplinary audit teams in accordance with internal procedures and auditing standards.
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of risk-based audit plans and programmes.
• Draft audit observations seek feedback from the business units to ensure completeness and adequacy of supporting documentation and all statements made in the audit report.
• Formulate recommended actions required from the business units to address shortcomings identified strengthen internal controls and improve business processes.
• Prepare accurate working papers for review by the team leader.
• Where required conduct audit assignments as a team leader under the overall supervision of a senior Internal Auditor.
• Contribute to the evaluation of risk management and internal control systems of WFP offices and further analysis as assigned by the supervisor.
• Proactively follow up on implementation of audit recommendations and make initial evaluation of responses and actions taken by managers of the audited offices.
• Support the development and update of Audit policies and procedures.
• Promote knowledge sharing with the office and provide on-the-job training to other staff.
• Participate in professional practice and innovation activities & perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Advanced University degree in Audit Business and Public Administration Finance Accounting or other related field or First University degree with additional professional experience.
• Completed certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Chartered Accountant (CCA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent is required (or proven internal audit experience).

Experience:

Minimum five years of relevant progressively responsible experience in contributing and/or undertaking audits in various organizations that use modern auditing techniques including auditing automated financial and management information systems and management and operational areas.

Language:

• Fluency (level C) in English language.
• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic Chinese French Russian Spanish and/or Portuguese (a WFP working language).

MORE ABOUT YOU:

• Knowledge of auditing standards methodologies and practices including applicable financial rules and procedures.
• Demonstrated practical use of auditing techniques including familiarity with electronic sources and databases.
• Knowledge of how to collect information systemize analyse and draw conclusions.
• Business acumen.
• Strong analytical and time management skills.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.
• Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as non-rotational which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. This position is open to both internal and external candidates.
• WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards () including basic salary post adjustment relocation entitlement visa travel and shipment allowances 30 days annual leave home leave an education grant for dependent children a pension plan and medical insurance.
• The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome Italy to take up this assignment.

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• All applications must be submitted exclusively through our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs or spontaneous applications by email.

• If you experience challenges while submitting your online application please contact us at for technical support only.

• Please note that applications sent to this email address cannot be considered.

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate complete and includes your employment records academic qualifications language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed please apply and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport recommendation letters academic certificates etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse all forms of discrimination any kind of harassment sexual harassment and abuse of authority. Therefore all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) FAO Finance Committee WFP External Auditor WFP Audit Committee Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.