Director of Audit / Grade 08
All appropriately qualified people regardless of sex, sexual orientation and/or gender identities and individuals who are living with HIV are encouraged to apply.
| Job Title | Director of Audit / Grade 08 |
| Remuneration | Basic annual salary starting from 172,000 Swiss Frs. (CHF) The Global Fund is a foundation established under the laws of Switzerland enjoying certain privileges and immunities in Switzerland pursuant to a Headquarters Agreement concluded between the Swiss Federal Council and the Global Fund on 13 December 2004. |
| Benefits | The Global Fund offers a comprehensive package of benefits. Click here to see more details. |
| Vacancy Number | DD/10/IRC503 (Re-posted) |
| Closing Date for Applications | 30/4/2011 |
| Contract Type | Defined duration 2 years - may be extended for a further period |
| Reporting To | Inspector General |
| Work Cluster / Unit | Office of the Inspector General |
| Role Summary | Reporting directly to the Inspector General, the Director of Audit assists the IG in leading and managing the activities of OIG and the Audit Unit: Under the guidance of the IG, he/she is a highly experienced manager who will lead a team of experienced professionals in the Audit Unit of the OIG, to provide high quality outputs which provide reasonable assurance to the Board of the Global Fund on the design and effectiveness of controls in place to manage the key risks impacting the Global Fund’s programs and operations. He/she understands the inherent risks and the operating environments of the countries the Global Fund operates in, and is able to prioritize audit assignments through the refinement or enhancement of the OIG’s risk assessment methodology; and The Director of Audit will support management in improving Global Fund’s operations and in providing a platform for learning by sharing good practices and lessons learned across the Global Fund and its global family of stakeholders which include Country Coordinating Mechanisms, Governments, Principal Recipients, Sub Recipients, Implementing Organizations, Civil Society, Nongovernmental Organizations and technical partners. |
| Key Responsibilities | Under the direction of the IG, the Director of Audit: • Provides strategic direction and establish priorities for the Audit unit of the OIG; • Develops and implements a program of country audits in the field as well as audits at the headquarters covering key business processes to provide reasonable assurance to the Board about the management of risks in Global Fund’s programs and operations; • Is responsible for planning and implementation of his/her Unit’s work plans; • Supports and monitors the work of OIG teams and services of contracted specialists; • Quality assures all the Audit Unit’s outputs and work processes; • PresentS the outcome of OIG audits in various fora; • Collaborates with management to ensure that lessons learned from Audits are incorporated into Global Fund policies and procedures; • Responsible for the overall performance of the Audit Unit against agreed targets, performance objectives and international auditing standards; • Monitors action taken by management in response to audit work and reviews, ensuring effective follow up; • Provides training to OIG staff and consultants, and, as required, to Secretariat staff; • Manages the budget of his/her unit as well the overall budget of the OIG; • Develops networks with other audit units; • Assists the development of protocols for initiating and conducting audits; • Assists the IG in Board and committee level meetings and performs other duties as assigned by the IG. |
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications | Essential: • Advanced university degree. • Professional internal auditing or accounting qualifications and relevant experience in the development sector. |
| Experience | Essential: • Over 12 years experience managing multi-disciplinary teams of experienced professionals in a multi-cultural setting; • Experience in applying Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards for the professional practice of internal auditing. • Experience managing an audit function relating to work in the developing world and/or international health sector; • Experience working with audit or board level committees; • Experience working with multiple sectors, such as international organizations, governments, civil society and the private sector. Desirable: • Considerable experience in developing countries; • Experience in embedding enterprise-wide risk management in an organization; and • Experience and knowledge related to public health, AIDS, TB and Malaria. |
| Competencies The Global Fund has a "core competency framework" setting out standard behaviors that are expected to all staff. Only the key competencies for this role are listed. The selected candidate would be expected to demonstrate adequate levels across all core competencies. | Languages : Excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of one of the following: French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Russian, Knowledge of other languages an asset. Technical Skills: • Ability to strategize and help in the establishment of priorities for the Audit Unit and the OIG in general; • Ability to interact with officials at the highest levels of government, civil society, international organizations and the private sector; • Strong technical skills in auditing; • Ability to motivate and encourage good performance and , and to coordinate and monitor work of his/her team; • Ability to quality assure all Audit Unit outputs and work processes; • Strong project management skills; • Promotes learning and knowledge exchange within the OIG. Core Competencies: • Sound Decision Making • Building Relationships • Communicating Effectively • Promoting Team Work • Developing Capability • Results Orientated • Managing and Improving Performance • Understanding Others Special Travel requirements: The position requires frequent travel and stays of sometimes more than one month managing audits covering program and project sites in developing countries. |
The Global Fund
| Since our launch in 2002, we’ve committed more than US$19 billion in over 140 countries to help fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. To date, our programs have saved almost 5 million lives worldwide. Our success is due to one thing, collaboration. We believe passionately in the power of collaborative effort. Be that working to improve internal functions, or working with our service delivery partners in the field. It all comes down to one thing: an unrelenting commitment to do better. We plan to do better still in 2010. But for our plans to become a reality we need to find some exceptional people. People who share our passion and commitment to work together. People who are “best in class” in their chosen field. And most of all, people who want to make a difference to the lives of others. This vacancy is in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Global Fund in Geneva, Switzerland. As stated in its charter approved by the Sixteenth Board meeting in October 2007, “Led by the Inspector General (IG) the mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is to provide the Global Fund with independent and objective assurance over the design and effectiveness of controls in place to manage the key risks impacting the Global Fund’s programs and operations.” In achieving the above stated mission the OIG seeks to assist the Global Fund in maintaining and strengthening donor and public confidence in the operations, competence, values and integrity of the Fund. The OIG operates as an independent unit of the Global Fund; and the Inspector General (IG) reports to the Board, through the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC), for strategic direction and accountability. |
HOW TO APPLY
| Mandatory cover letter Please ensure your application is supported by a one page covering letter. In your letter please explain clearly the skills, experiences and characteristics that make you especially suited to the advertised role. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTIZED. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. |
| Mandatory cover letter |
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