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Senior Auditor, P-4 Amman, Jordan

Closing date: 07 Jan 2018
Vacancy Announcement

Senior Auditor, P-4

Amman, Jordan

Deadline for Applications

07 January 2018

(21 January 2018 for internal applicants)

Duration

2 years, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.

Vacancy Announcement Number

17-HQ-AM-70

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women and welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for professionals like you.

UNRWA’s strategic objectives

UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. In line with this mission, the Agency works towards five strategic outcomes: (a) Palestine refugee rights under international law are protected and promoted; (b) Palestine refugee health is protected and disease burden is reduced; (c) school-age children complete quality, equitable and inclusive basic education; (d) Palestine refugee capabilities are strengthened for increased livelihood opportunities; and (e) Palestine refugees are able to meet their basic human needs of food, shelter and environmental health.

Do you want to make a lasting difference?

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. In this role, you will assist the Chief, Audit Division in carrying out the internal audit function of the Agency.

The main responsibilities include:

· Performing audits and inspections of UNRWA’s systems at Field and HQ locations, including those relating to neutrality, and reporting according to international audit standards and Department of Internal Oversight Services (DIOS) practices and procedures; submitting draft reports to Chief, Audit Division (CAD);

· Following up on actions taken by management on recommendations issued in DIOS audit reports; monitoring and assesses the status of implementation of auditee actions taken; preparing correspondences for CAD auditee distribution;

· Performing quality reviews of other audit work papers and reports, for accuracy, methodology used, soundness of conclusions, and adherence to international audit standards and Department of Internal Oversight Services (DIOS) practices and procedures;

· Assisting CAD in the development and monitoring of internal audit work tools and practices, and in the preparation of annual planning and reporting documents.

Conditions of service

UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $70,647 net tax free with post adjustment of 45.4% (subject to change without notice). All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza and Syria) are family duty stations. Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:

ü Dependency allowances

ü Rental subsidy

ü Education grant for children

ü Home leave travel

ü 6 weeks (30 working days) annual leave

ü Pension fund entitlements under the

UN Joint Staff Pension Fund

ü International health insurance; optional

life insurance

ü Disability protection

Additional information

The incumbent will be required to travel frequently and extensively in the Agency’s area of operations in the Middle East.

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education

An advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in Accountancy, Business Administration or other discipline related to the main functions of the post; a first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree; Certification of a professional body of auditors such as Institute of Internal Auditors, Information Systems Audit and Control Association, or the Institute of Chartered or Certified Public Accountants or equivalent.

Work

experience

At least eight years of professional experience in operational and management auditing in a large government, non-profit organisations, and/or private sector; experience in modern audit techniques- including computer aided audit tools;

Language(s)

Proficiency in oral and written English.

Desirable qualifications:

· Fluency in written and spoken Arabic;

· Experience conducting IT audits and knowledge auditing in a SAP environment;

· Working knowledge of UN financial rules, regulations and procedures;

· Good knowledge of the conditions prevailing in the Agency’s area of operations with the ability to appraise and evaluate the implications of economic, political, cultural and historical variables in those regions.

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

· Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English, including ability to draft / edit audit reports;

· Ability to deal effectively with both executive and functional management;

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team on audit tasks with little supervision;

· Ability to lead a team, manage its output and provide advice as required;

· Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender balance;

· Strong analytical skills, good judgement and team leadership.

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:

https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

How to apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

General information

UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality at all times. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The retirement age for staff entering or re-entering service in the UN Common System after 1 January 1990 is 62 and 65 after 1 January 2014. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete a term of appointment will normally be considered.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

Date of issue: 24 December 2017/