Chief of Service, Audit
Organizational Context
The Headquarters Audit Service is part of the Internal Audit Division (IAD) within the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) at the UN Secretariat in New York. OIOS serves as the UN's internal oversight body, providing audit, investigation, inspection, and evaluation services to assist the Secretary-General in overseeing organizational resources and staff. The IAD offers assurance and advisory services across various UN entities.
Job Purpose
The Chief of Service is responsible for managing the substantive work program and resources of the Headquarters Audit Service. This involves developing and executing an annual risk-based audit plan, ensuring efficient use of human and financial resources in compliance with OIOS policies and professional auditing standards. The role requires leading data analysis efforts to identify trends for informed decision-making and reporting. Additionally, the Chief of Service will assist in establishing operating guidelines, fostering collaborative relationships with client entities, identifying resource needs, and representing the Service. The position aims to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality audit outputs, effective resource management, and the development of staff, while supporting programme managers in achieving their objectives.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage an annual risk-based audit plan for the Service. Oversee the execution of the audit plan, ensuring efficient utilization of human and financial resources according to approved plans, budgets, OIOS policies, and internal auditing standards. Lead teams in data collection and analysis to identify trends for planning, decision-making, and reporting, ensuring data accessibility. Assist the Director in establishing operating guidelines, internal audit manuals, and communicating work objectives. Cultivate effective collaborative relationships with client entities to enhance the relevance and impact of audit outputs. Identify and articulate resource requirements for the Service. Represent the Service within the UN and other organizations as directed. Perform other assigned tasks to ensure efficient implementation of work programs. Interact frequently with managers, staff, senior officials, and intergovernmental bodies.
Work Experience
A minimum of fifteen years of progressive experience in auditing is required, with at least five years in a management capacity. Experience in field operations and data analytics is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, analytical and interpretive skills, data analysis, communication (written and verbal), planning and organizing, leadership, performance management, ability to develop staff, collaboration, resource management.