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• Coordinates and supervises the work
  programmes of the IAD Peacekeeping Audit Service related to peace
  operations in Africa.
• Develops an annual risk-based audit plan
  of the audit teams under his/her supervision in consultation with OIOS
  senior management.
• Ensures the timely and effective execution
  of the audit plan, ensuring the efficient utilization, management and
  development of staff under his/her supervision.
• Maintains contact with appropriate client
  representatives to discuss audit plans, audit results and the client
  related views and concerns.
• Participates in identifying resource
  requirements for the Peacekeeping Audit Service, including initiation of
  recruitment, assessments and assignment of staff, preparation of budgets,
  and monitoring budget status, etc.
• Oversees audit work and ensures that
  assignments are conducted in accordance with: (i) approved audit workplans
  and budgets; (ii) OIOS policies and procedures; and (iii) the Internal
  Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal auditing followed by
  OIOS.
• The incumbent reviews draft and final
  audit reports, and other audit-related documents, and provides sufficient
  guidance and supervision to the audit staff.
• Renders support in establishing operating
  guidelines, internal audit manuals, lines of authority and communicating
  work objectives and priorities of reporting.
• The incumbent represents the Service
  within the United Nations and other organizations as necessary.
• Performs any other tasks as may be
  assigned by the IAD Director to ensure the efficient and effective
  implementation of IAD work programmes.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  OIOS Chief of Service, Audit career opportunity should hold an advanced
  university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in auditing,
  finance, business administration, accounting or related field. A
  first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years
  of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
  university degree. Professional certification as a Certified Public
  Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Internal Auditor
  (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent is
  desirable.
• At least fifteen years of progressively
  responsible experience in auditing of which at least 5 years must be at
  the management level.
• Previous experience in auditing of large,
  field-based operations is desirable.
• Languages: Fluency in English
  is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

• Professionalism: Knowledge of
  all aspects of auditing, management and the technical field of oversight
  in general. Proven ability to conduct and supervise complex internal
  audits, to produce reports and papers on internal audit and to review and
  edit work of others. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates
  professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious
  and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving
  results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows
  persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm
  in stressful situations.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
  identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as
  required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for
  completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when
  planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time
  efficiently.
• Communication: Speaks and
  writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets
  messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to
  clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors
  language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness
  in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Judgment/Decision Making:
  Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart
  of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a
  decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to
  making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on
  the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation
  based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts;
  determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and
  underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
• Leadership: Serves as a role
  model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate
  vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish
  objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of
  people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves
  conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and
  improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take
  unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for
  incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of
  women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies
  and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

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