SENIOR INVESTIGATION OFFICER
Closing date: 2/27/2012
Department: BUREAU OF THE CHAIRPERSON
Post Level P3
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Director of Internal Audit
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Senior Investigation Officer
(DIA-002
Post:
Job title: Senior Investigation Officer
Grade: P3
Supervisor: Director of Internal Audit
Directorate: Office of Internal Audit
Duty Station: AddisAbaba, Ethiopia
2. Job Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit, the Investigation Officer shall be responsible to investigate cases relating to fraudulent issues and observations requiring investigation; and review Implementation of the investigation methodologies and standards in all investigation exercises to ensure that Office of Internal Audit maintains a high standard investigative function that covers all aspects needing investigations.
3. Major duties and responsibilities:
Lead the investigation activities of fraudulent and other issues requiring investigation in accordance with the professional practice frameworks and the Standards, and ensure that the investigation team applies the internal audit Code of Ethics.
b. Responsible for the conduct of investigation on fraudulentcases or issues requiring investigations following standard guidelines and professionalframeworks.
c. Responsible to observe any legislative and professionalrequirements governing the conduct of investigations, and witness interviewsand take statements in accordance with current legislation and Codes ofPractice.
d. Gather record and securely retain evidence relating to aninvestigation in accordance with current legislation and Codes of Practice.
e. Maintain a high standard and professional record ofworking papers for each investigation, and produce appropriate and timelyreports to the Directorate for proper action.
f. Co-ordinate with Legal Office to identify cases that needprosecution and ensure that necessary supporting documentation is prepared inaccordance with legislative requirements.
g. Review reports for fraudulent trends, and develops,maintains, and disseminates knowledge on current fraud trends and issues.
h. Assist in the identification of control weaknesses forthe cases and recommend appropriate solutions for future improvements.
i. Identify and utilize appropriate investigative techniquesand technologies to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
j. Assist in the development and delivery of education,training and awareness activities as part of the fraud prevention program.
k. Participate in development and regularly reviewing andupdating of procedures relating to investigations; and assist in implementationof fraud prevention controls.
l. Assist in the induction and training of staff in theprevention of fraud and abuses of the system, and standards of validationrequired to protect public resources.
m. Maintain high level of confidentiality and discretion incarrying out all the duties of the post, and while dealing with complex andcontentious issues.
n. To undertakeother duties consistent with the purpose of the post.
4. Qualifications and Experience Required
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Finance,Auditing, Law or a related area. A first-level university degree in combinationwith professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA or CISA may be acceptedin lieu of the advanced university degree. However, a candidate must be aCertified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
5. Professional experience required:
Candidates must have at least 8 years of relevant working experience in investigative workand auditing. Experience in an international public organization with adequateexposure of the current fraud investigation tools is an added advantage.
6. Other relevant skills
- Proactive and goodinvestigative, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify andparticipate in the resolution of issues/problems;
- Experience andability to manage conflicting priorities;
- Workingexperience in a multi-cultural environment;
- Ability towork in team and collaboratively with colleagues to achieve goals;
- Excellentdrafting and reporting skills;
- Excellentinterpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others;
- Goodcommunication and negotiating skills;
- IT skills,having competent computing abilities;
- Good planningand organizational skills.
7. Languagerequirement
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages is a requirement; Knowledge ofone or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
8. Age requirement:
Candidates must preferably be between 30 and 45 years old.
9. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment shall be for an initial period of two (2) years, the first six (6)months of which shall be on probation. It shall be renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.
10. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equalopportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
11. Remuneration:The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$74,538.17 inclusiveof all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and
US$ 64,868.51 inclusive of all allowances for locallyrecruited staff
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 26 February 2012.
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Department: BUREAU OF THE CHAIRPERSON
Post Level P3
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Director of Internal Audit
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Senior Investigation Officer
(DIA-002
Post:
Job title: Senior Investigation Officer
Grade: P3
Supervisor: Director of Internal Audit
Directorate: Office of Internal Audit
Duty Station: AddisAbaba, Ethiopia
2. Job Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit, the Investigation Officer shall be responsible to investigate cases relating to fraudulent issues and observations requiring investigation; and review Implementation of the investigation methodologies and standards in all investigation exercises to ensure that Office of Internal Audit maintains a high standard investigative function that covers all aspects needing investigations.
3. Major duties and responsibilities:
Lead the investigation activities of fraudulent and other issues requiring investigation in accordance with the professional practice frameworks and the Standards, and ensure that the investigation team applies the internal audit Code of Ethics.
b. Responsible for the conduct of investigation on fraudulentcases or issues requiring investigations following standard guidelines and professionalframeworks.
c. Responsible to observe any legislative and professionalrequirements governing the conduct of investigations, and witness interviewsand take statements in accordance with current legislation and Codes ofPractice.
d. Gather record and securely retain evidence relating to aninvestigation in accordance with current legislation and Codes of Practice.
e. Maintain a high standard and professional record ofworking papers for each investigation, and produce appropriate and timelyreports to the Directorate for proper action.
f. Co-ordinate with Legal Office to identify cases that needprosecution and ensure that necessary supporting documentation is prepared inaccordance with legislative requirements.
g. Review reports for fraudulent trends, and develops,maintains, and disseminates knowledge on current fraud trends and issues.
h. Assist in the identification of control weaknesses forthe cases and recommend appropriate solutions for future improvements.
i. Identify and utilize appropriate investigative techniquesand technologies to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
j. Assist in the development and delivery of education,training and awareness activities as part of the fraud prevention program.
k. Participate in development and regularly reviewing andupdating of procedures relating to investigations; and assist in implementationof fraud prevention controls.
l. Assist in the induction and training of staff in theprevention of fraud and abuses of the system, and standards of validationrequired to protect public resources.
m. Maintain high level of confidentiality and discretion incarrying out all the duties of the post, and while dealing with complex andcontentious issues.
n. To undertakeother duties consistent with the purpose of the post.
4. Qualifications and Experience Required
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Finance,Auditing, Law or a related area. A first-level university degree in combinationwith professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA or CISA may be acceptedin lieu of the advanced university degree. However, a candidate must be aCertified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
5. Professional experience required:
Candidates must have at least 8 years of relevant working experience in investigative workand auditing. Experience in an international public organization with adequateexposure of the current fraud investigation tools is an added advantage.
6. Other relevant skills
- Proactive and goodinvestigative, analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to identify andparticipate in the resolution of issues/problems;
- Experience andability to manage conflicting priorities;
- Workingexperience in a multi-cultural environment;
- Ability towork in team and collaboratively with colleagues to achieve goals;
- Excellentdrafting and reporting skills;
- Excellentinterpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivate others;
- Goodcommunication and negotiating skills;
- IT skills,having competent computing abilities;
- Good planningand organizational skills.
7. Languagerequirement
Proficiencyin one of the African Union working languages is a requirement; Knowledge ofone or more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
8. Age requirement:
Candidates must preferably be between 30 and 45 years old.
9. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment shall be for an initial period of two (2) years, the first six (6)months of which shall be on probation. It shall be renewable subject to performance and availability of funds.
10. Gender Mainstreaming:
The AU Commission is an equalopportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
11. Remuneration:The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$74,538.17 inclusiveof all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and
US$ 64,868.51 inclusive of all allowances for locallyrecruited staff
Applications must be madethrough the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 26 February 2012.
Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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