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The Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) is responsible for planning, organizing and carrying out internal audits, investigations, and independent evaluations of the Organization's activities including field operations in order to determine the adequacy of governance, risk management, and internal control, to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework, and to enhance performance, learning and the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. |
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| Tasks and Responsibilities |
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Under the supervision of the Head of Internal Audit/Deputy Director, the Auditor is responsible for leading internal audits and reviews in order to improve the compliance, effectiveness, efficiency and value-for-money of OSCE executive structures and methods of operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Planning, conducting, and leading internal audits and reviews as assigned from the Office of Internal Oversight annual plan;
- Assessing governance, risk management, and internal control systems within OSCE executive structures, including field operations and methods of operation, and drafting reports that help improve compliance, effectiveness, efficiency, and value-for-money;
- Reviewing actions taken to implement agreed internal audit recommendations;
- Leading and coaching team members assigned to internal audit and review assignments;
- Performing or assisting with investigations and evaluations, as required;
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Secretariat, please see http://www.osce.org/secretariat.
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| Necessary Qualifications |
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- First-level university degree in management, economics, social science, business administration or a related field;
- Certification by an internationally-recognized auditing or accounting body (e.g. CIA, CISA, CPA, CA or equivalent);
- A minimum of six years of experience in auditing, preferably internal auditing at the national or international level;
- Extensive knowledge and/or training in the assessment of governance, risk management, and internal controls and the development of recommendations to improve identified areas for improvement;
- Experience in leading and coaching teams;
- Strong analytical, logic and report drafting skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; knowledge of another OSCE working language would be an asset;
- Ability to operate standard computer applications, including spreadsheets and automated audit tools;
- Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
- Proven interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.
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| Required competencies |
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Core values
- Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
- Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
- Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles
- Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work
Core competencies
- Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
- Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
- Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
- Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
- Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
- Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances
Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)
- Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
- Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
- Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities
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| Remuneration Package |
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Monthly remuneration is approximately EUR 6,109, depending on post adjustment and family status. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Austria. Social benefits will include possibility of participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. Other allowances and benefits are similar to those offered under the United Nations Common System.
Appointments are made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.
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| How To Apply |
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If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://jobs.osce.org/vacancies.
The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see http://www.osce.org/states.
The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.
The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation, therefore the maximum period of service in this post is 7 years.
Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.
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