About Us
The Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) assists the Director-General in the management of the OPCWโs resources through Audits, Evaluations, Quality audits, Inspections, Investigations and Monitoring.
OIOโs mission is to enhance and protect organisational value and improve OPCWโs operations by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. OIO helps OPCW achieve its objectives by applying a systematic approach to evaluating and enhancing the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance processes, so as to add value by improving the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
General Information
- Contract Type
Fixed-term Professional - Grade
P2 - Total Estimated monthly remuneration depending on post adjustment and family status: USD
6.465 - Closing Date
20/01/2024Responsibilities
Job Summary
Join our Internal Oversight team! Weโre looking for a dedicated and diligent colleague with knowledge and experience in the area of Internal Audit.
As an Internal Auditor, you will develop and contribute to the formulation of comprehensive internal audit work plans, integrating risk assessments for assurance and consulting projects.
In this position, you will execute internal audit assignments, encompassing compliance, information technology, and performance audits aligned with IIA Standards and best practices.
This position is part of the Office of Internal Oversight whose responsibility and key objectives are to ensure that transactions comply with policies, regulations, rules and directives.
Main Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Internal Auditor, the Internal Auditor will perform the following duties:
- Prepare and collaborate in the development of comprehensive internal audit work plans, including risk assessments for assurance and consulting projects.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Essential:
Advanced University degree (Masterโs degree or equivalent) in business administration, accounting, finance, business economics or a related field. A first-level degree (Bachelorโs or equivalent) in the specified fields with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Desirable:
Professional certification in in accounting or auditing, such as CFE, CFCS, CIA, CPA, CA, or equivalent in other national systems. Proficiency in computerized auditing or investigative software is desirable.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
A minimum of two years of relevant experience in auditing. Experience with investigation activities is required or related areas using advanced audit techniques and data analytics, preferably in an international environment. In case of a First University Degree, candidate should have four years of relevant experience.
Desirable:
Experience in auditing in public sector (including consultancy firms), with a demonstrated track record of innovation and advanced data analytics techniques and tools such as IDEA.
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role, you will need the following skills and competencies:
Ability to work independently, and within timelines; Commit to continuous learning and stay updated on the latest developments in the audit field, with a focus on adopting cutting-edge technologies to meet evolving work requirements;Proven planning, problem-solving and analytical skills, the ability to formulate informed opinions, make sound conclusions, and recommend innovative solutions;Tact, accuracy, discretion and respect for confidentiality;Written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex audit findings and recommendations concisely to diverse audiences;Stakeholder management and communication skills, with a constructive approach to driving transformative change;Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work seamlessly in a multi-cultural, diverse environment, fostering collaboration and respect for diversity;Ability to work in a multi-cultural team and respect for diversity.Languages
Fluency in English is essential and a good working knowledge of one of the other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is desirable.
Additional Information
This fixed-term appointment is for the duration of two years with a six-month probationary period, and is subject to the OPCW Staff Regulations and Interim Staff Rules.
The OPCW is a non-career organisation with limited staff tenure. The total length of service for Professional staff shall not exceed 7 years.
The mandatory age of separation at the OPCW is 65 years.
The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description. Several vacancies may be filled.
Only fully completed applications submitted before the closing date and through OPCW CandidateSpace will be considered. Only applicants under serious consideration for a post will be contacted.
Fixed-term staff members participate in the OPCW Provident Fund. A monthly staff contribution is met with a doubled amount by the OPCW under the provisions for social security. As the OPCW is exploring membership of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF), staff participation in the Provident Fund may be replaced by participation in the UNJSPF effective 1 January 2025.
Applications from qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged.
OPCW General Terms and Conditions
Important notice for applicants who are currently insured under the Dutch Social Security system
Although headquartered in the Netherlands, the OPCW is not a regular Dutch employer but a public international organisation with its own special status. Please be advised that if you are currently insured under the Dutch Social Security system, you will be excluded from this system as a staff member of the OPCW. You will consequently be insured under the organisationโs system. The above also applies to your dependents unless they are employed by a regular Dutch employer, they are self-employed in the Netherlands, or are receiving Dutch social security payments.
Please refer to the website of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment for more information about the possible consequences for you and your dependents, such as exclusion from โAWBZโ and โZorgverzekeringswetโ coverage: โWerken bij een internationale organisatieโ.