DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
To be determined NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Fixed-term - 1 year
Organizational Unit
Division of Controller and Management Services WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ARE YOU AN EXPERT ON GOVERNANCE, INTERNAL CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE? DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR HELPING ORGANIZATIONS CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE PROCESSES TOWARD ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY, CONTROL AND EFFICIENCY WHILE EMBRACING NEW TECHNOLOGIES?
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is seeking a meticulous and forward-thinking Internal Control Manager to lead the Organization's internal control framework and serve as the key liaison between WMO management and its oversight bodies.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Controller, you will be at the nexus of internal control, governance and compliance - working across the organization to ensure WMO's operations meet the highest standards of integrity and accountability while increasing efficiency. Your role will span across departments and functions, working with a large group of WMO staff and actively engaging all WMO's oversight bodies, making you a key architect of trust within the Organization.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
1) OVERSIGHT COORDINATION AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT:
- Serve as the technical lead and focal point for management in its relationship with the WMO External Auditors, AOC and JIU including: (a) coordinating communications; (b) facilitating responses to requests for information; (c) facilitating coordination of external audit visits to HQ and Regional Offices.
- Providing guidance to Secretariat staff on audit management including: (a) drafting responses to external audit recommendations and reports based on feedback from relevant offices; (b) coordinating WMO's responses to external audit observations arid recommendations, performing quality assurance on technical accuracy of responses provided by WMO.
- Dialogue with Secretariat staff to facilitate appropriate implementation of oversight recommendations and prepare periodic status reports and other reporting mechanisms on audit recommendations to various bodies, e.g. Executive Council, AOC and JIU.
- Proactive reviews of audit findings, coordination of the organization's responses to audit recommendations and prepares overviews of key audit observations and trends as well as provide expert advice and support on audit-related matters.
2) THE STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR INTERNAL CONTROLS:
- Contribute to strengthen the Internal Control Framework, both in respect of the policy as well as the implementation thereof.
- Design the methodology and serve as technical lead for the preparation of WMO Annual Statement of internal Control (SIC), considering relevant UN best practices and IOO input and ensuring relevant inputs from WMO Secretariat staff.
- Establish control and monitoring activities to support the second line of defense functions and address related gaps not covered.
- Support the Controller on the implementation of WMO anti-fraud strategy including detailed tools, processes, and practices established for the prevention, detection and response fraud corruption, waste, and abuse
3) COORDINATE COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS AND GLOBAL FIDUCIARY STANDARDS:
- Coordinate and oversee the development of strategy and policy for managing the risks associated with compliance with regulations and global fiduciary standards such as Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).
4) DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEMS AND TOOLS TO SUPPORT THE INTERNAL CONTROL FRAMEWORK:
- Responsible for oversight of system controls work in the ERP system, including management and review of segregation of duties (SOD)/sensitive access controls, in consultation with the business owners.
- Working with ICT to develop monitoring tools and providing guidance to Secretariat Staff on the use of such tools
5) TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
- Support Secretariat staff throughout WMO, in capacity building on internal controls to ensure that WMO achieves its key fiduciary accountabilities.
- Collaborate with the Planning, Foresight and Performance Office, Finance and Administrative functions on compliance with organizational internal control framework and recommend related changes to internal control policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Auditing, or another relevant technical field is required. A valid professional qualification and membership in an internationally recognized accountancy body (Certified Public or Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CIPFA, etc.) will be considered in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Experience
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in audit, compliance management and internal control management required. International organization experience is an asset. System access design and/or monitoring of ERP systems, especially Oracle and Oracle Cloud is an asset.
Other requirements
Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to foster diversity and team spirit.
COMPETENCIES
The Internal Control Manager must demonstrate managerial-level proficiency in the following competencies:
- Communication & Influence
- Collaboration & Team Dynamics
- Inclusive Mindset & Cultural Awareness
- Decision Making & Problem Solving
- Integrity & Accountability
- Innovation & Digital Agility
- Stakeholder Understanding & Engagement
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization is an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) The position is funded from regular budget.
New appointments on fixed-term contract of one year or more shall be subject to an initial one-year probation period. SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Annual net base salary on initial appointment is: US$ 84672
Annual post adjustment on initial salary is: US$ 75104 (in addition to the net base salary) Additional Information:
Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public.
Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview. Date of issue of vacancy notice: 22 August 2025