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World Food Programme Director, Oversight Office D2

Director, Oversight Office D2

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill the position of the Director, Oversight Office (D2), which will become available in our headquarters in Rome, Italy.

The Director, Oversight Office (OS) reports and is accountable to the Executive Director. She/he performs the functions of Chief Audit Executive and Inspector General. The OS consists of the Office of Internal Audit and the Office of Inspections and Investigations. The Director of OS is responsible for providing independent and objective oversight services and facilitating WFP’s adoption and implementation of best United Nations and private-sector practices.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced university degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, law or other relevant fields;
Professional certification from an internationally recognized auditing or accountancy body;
Proven track record (at least 15 years) of professional experience including in audit, investigations or oversight with at least 10 years of experience at senior management and policy making level;
Demonstrated competence and success in implementing change management and strategic improvements in organizational governance and oversight;
Sound knowledge of international auditing and accounting standards and corporate governance, risk management and internal control practices, techniques and principles, including evolving best practice;
Extensive knowledge of inter-governmental governing processes;
Excellent analytical, communication, diplomatic, management and leadership skills;
Outstanding strategic planning and action management skills;
Strong sense of impartiality and objectivity;
Ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds;
Excellent English. Knowledge of another WFP working language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese or Portuguese) is an asset.

Please review the complete terms of reference and submit an application through the following link:
http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/12-0012696

Deadline for applications: 15 August 2012

WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply (REF: 12-0012696).

Fighting Hunger Worldwide