Consultancy for Internal Audit Services UNITAID Geneva
UNITAID is seeking proposals for a consultancy to provide internal audit services to UNITAID under the technical supervision of WHO’s Internal Oversight Services department. The Terms of Reference below outline the proposed deliverables. The desired timeframe for the project: 15 May 2012 to 31 December 2012. If you are interested please contact UNITAID at unitaid-proc@who.int by 11 May 2012, COB, for further instructions on how to submit the proposal. Terms of Reference Consultancy for Internal Audit Services Background UNITAID is hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO). It has its own Constitution, Board and funding however. As a hosted organization of WHO, UNITAID is bound to abide by the WHO Rules and Regulations. The Memorandum of Understanding between the founding donors of UNITAID and WHO states that “the Secretariat will be subjected to internal audit review in accordance with normal WHO practice”. The Office of Internal Oversight Services (IOS) is responsible for internal audit, inspection, monitoring and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the Organization’s system of internal control, financial management and use of assets as well as investigation of misconduct and other irregular activities. All systems, processes, operations, functions and activities within the Organization are subject to IOS’s review, evaluation and oversight. An agreement between IOS and UNITAID was concluded in September 2010 and provides further details on the services IOS will provide to UNITAID as well as the standards and processes that will apply to its work. IOS does not have sufficient human resource capacity at the moment to be able to service UNITAID. It has therefore been agreed that UNITAID would contract a Consultant to provide internal audit services to UNITAID under the technical supervision of IOS. Objective of the activity The Consultant would provide internal audit services to UNITAID under the technical supervision of IOS. Work to be performed The internal audit work would be conducted in line with the standards of the International Institute of Internal Auditors and the guidelines of the United Nations Evaluation Group.
The current 2012 work plan for the Internal Audit function includes :
Place of Work UNITAID is based in Geneva and the work would take place there. Overseas travel may very frequently be required based on the nature of the work. Key Requirements-deliverables • Bi-annual risk analysis (which could be renewed based on the evolution of the environment and of UNITAID) • Bi-annual internal audit plan • Deliverables specific to each engagement : • Engagement plan • Initial report • Final report • Follow up report • Update to the UNITAID Management and/or the Finance and Accountability Committee of the UNITAID Board • Specific reports as agreed by the Consultant, IOS and the UNITAID Secretariat based on needs Characteristics of service providers The service provider could be an individual, a set of individuals or a firm Essential Certification (CIA) Experience in providing internal audit services (10 years minimum for the lead individual) Experience with international organizations, preferably in the context of internal or external audit Experience with grant making processes Understanding of procurement of medicines and diagnostics equipment and consumables Understanding of developing country environments Excellent communication skills Excellent writing skills (in English) Desirable Intermediate French Method and frequency of interaction required between UNITAID and the Consultant The Consultant needs to ensure that they follow and comply with IOS’s technical guidance. This requires a special orientation session followed by close collaboration on each engagement. The Consultant would need to be in regular contact with the Secretariat . The focal point within the Secretariat is the Director of Finance and Administration. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Job Email id: | unitaid-proc(at)who.int |
| Download Attachment: | Consultancy for Internal Audit Services.pdf |
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