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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 27 November 2015 Recruitment Completed
POST

Call for candidates
GRADE

P3
DUTY STATION 

Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY

1 February 2016
or as soon as possible thereafter
NATURE OF APPOINTMENT

Short-term
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

Internal Oversight Office
Office of the Secretary-General
WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Auditor, Internal Oversight Office (IOO), the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:

1. Plan and conduct risk-based audit assignments, in the areas of internal control, risk management, financial, administrative, and operational processes and systems;

2. Assess the suitability, cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and effectiveness of internal controls; determine the extent of compliance with established regulations, rules, policies and procedures;

3. Prepare internal audit reports that contain findings and recommendations for remedial action or improvement;

4. Discuss internal audit recommendations and findings at the close of audit assignments with concerned stakeholders;

5. Prepare, electronic working papers that support audit findings and recommendations;

6. Carry out other relevant duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in public or business administration, auditing, finance or other related area from a recognized university.

Experience
At least five years of combined national and international professional experience in risk-based internal auditing.

Other requirements
Professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) are desirable.

Languages
Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of other official languages used in the WMO Secretariat would be an advantage.

(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.)
Temporary consultancy contract for a three to six-month period at the equivalent United Nations P.3 level.
Additional Information:
Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written assessment and/or an interview.
Date of issue of vacancy notice: 6 November 2015

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