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• The purpose of the Manager of Out/Co-source Internal Audit Services to facilitate, oversee, and coordinate implementation of the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) audit strategy, assess ICT risks and controls across UNICEF’s ICT landscape, and manage the execution of ICT audit engagements.

Key Accountabilities

• ICT Audit Strategy and Plan:

Under the supervision and guidance of Chief Audit, the Manager of Out/Co-source Internal Audit Services will:

• Develop and update OIAI’s ICT audit strategy and plan, ensuring that these focus on significant risks and there is strong business case for the Deputy/Director of OIAI to identify and allocate the require resources to execute the plan and strategy.
• Develop and maintain a pool/roster of subject matter experts (both external and internal to UNICEF) to support the execution of OIAI ICT audit strategy and plan.
• Develop tools and guidance that would be used by OIAI staff to assess ICT-related risks of their respective engagements as well as obtain adequate assurance on the design adequacy and operating effectiveness of ICT controls.
• Manage ICT audits in highly technical areas of current/emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, technology for development initiatives, various cloud environments, IT service operation, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, privacy, and related processes.
• Vendor Selection:

Under the supervision and guidance of Chief Audit, the Manager of Out/Co-source Internal Audit Services will:

• Develop Terms of Reference (ToR) or tasks orders that would be used to hire subject matter experts.
• Obtain and process OIAI staff input pertaining to ToRs.
• Promptly process Supply Division’s queries on ToRs that OIAI provides to them.
• Work closely with OIAI Administrative Unit to ensure ToRs are promptly provided to the Supply Division and the Supply Division promptly issues requests for proposals (RFPs) accurately reflecting contents of the ToRs.
• Promptly process and address queries from potential vendors in respect of the RFP.
• Lead technical evaluations of bids, develop drafts of technical evaluation reports, process inputs from evaluation team members and provide the report to the Supply Division.
• Based on the results of technical and financial evaluations of bids, advice the Deputy/Director of OIAI on the suitable vendors to select.
• Work with the Supply Division and the Legal Office to process waivers requests and amicably resolve matters raised by potential awardees in respect of any general terms and conditions of UNICEF contracts.
• Engagement and Vendor Management

The Manager Of Out/Co-source Internal Audit Services Will Facilitate, Oversee, And Coordinate Execution Of ICT Engagements By Consultants Hired By OIAI, Ensuring That

• The consultants are adequately briefed about relevant UNICEF structures, strategic objectives and priorities, initiatives, operations, etc. before they direct begin to directly engage auditees to manage risk of audit fatigue and build rapport and increase the likelihood of a productive working relationship with the auditee.
• The consultants have prompt access to relevant auditees’ staff, documents, and systems.
• UNICEF-unique contexts are accurately considered in planning, executing, and reporting in respect of the out/co-sourced engagement.
• Relevant OIAI standards and procedures and/or relevant professional standards are adhered to.
• Auditees and OIAI’s views are appropriately reflected in the planning, execution and reporting in respect of the out/co-sourced engagement.
• The consultant’s engagement scope, objectives are aligned with the relevant ToR or task order and proposed methodology and approach support achievement of the engagement objectives.
• The consultant maintains accurate records of meetings and other interactions with auditee by participating in key meetings that they have with auditees.
• Milestones in the engagement plan approved by OIAI are effectively monitored to increase scope for their achievement.
• OIAI reporting format and templates are utilized.
• The performance of the consultants is effectively monitored and evaluated in compliance with relevant UNICEF policies and procedures.
• Engagement Workpapers and Monitoring of Actions

The Manager Of Out/Co-source Internal Audit Services Will Ensure

• Working papers of the consultants are uploaded in OIAI Audit Management System, TeamMate+ and cross-referenced to engagement report.
• Agreed actions and recommendations are accurately recorded in OIAI Audit Management System, TeamMate+.
• Implementation of agreed actions and recommendations are promptly monitored, evidence of implementation provided by auditees is evaluated and OIAI Audit Management System, TeamMate+ is promptly and accurately updated in respect of the implementation status of the recommendations.
• Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Development
• Contribute to OIAI’s risk-based work planning activities, development of professional internal audit policies, procedures, and change initiatives.
• Participate in professional development activities, and other activities as required.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, economics, accounting, risk management, information technology, or another related field is required. Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or equivalent may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in internal, external auditing, ICT auditing, or managing the development, rollout, and support of ICT services is required.
• Fluency in English is required. A working knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
• Ability to navigate through a complex ICT landscape and assess key ICT risks is required.
• Experience in developing and executing ICT audit strategy is required.
• Good relationship management skills – managing relationships with vendors is required.
• Broad based ICT audit technical skill sets is required (e.g., IT Governance, staffing and operational structure, software development and deployment, artificial intelligence, technology for development initiatives, good knowledge of cloud environments such as Azure or AWS, IT service operations, Response and Recovery mechanisms, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, privacy, and related processes.)
• Good knowledge of commonly used ICT audit frameworks and methodologies (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, ITIL etc.) is required.
• High level of proficiency and good experience in managing ICT audits and assessing ICT risks is required.
• Good experience managing ICT audit consultants, vendors and staff is required.
• Experience in managing the development, rollout, and support of ICT services is desirable.
• IT project management experience is an asset.
• Relevant ICT experience obtained by working in development financial institutions and/or the United Nations System is highly desirable.

Deadline: 11 Jul 2024

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How can you make a difference?

• This post will provide administrative support to the Programme Implementation (PI) team. It will also carry out data collection and analysis to enable the team to advance its agenda to ensure quality and efficiency in the development, management and monitoring of government and civil society partnerships, including the use of the associated e-Platforms (eTools, UNPP, InSight, Vision, RAM) and analytics that can extracted from these systems

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Carry out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants and programme-related items for programme section including but not limited to registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants. Also, for preparation of travel or contracts as needed.
• Participate in HACT assurance planning and discussions and support the development and completion of HACT plans through research, collection, analysis and reporting of related information/data to facilitate planning and priority setting for HACT activities.
• Support the PI team section in researching, compiling and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate programme delivery as well as preparation of reports, working papers and presentations.
• Review assessments and programme assurance reports to identify areas of high-priority weaknesses related to the implementation of HACT and keep supervisor/partners informed of these findings for timely action and/or intervention by the team.
• Support in planning of webinars, and inputs to power point presentations.
• Collaborate in facilitating the development of programme cooperation agreements (PCAs) and PDs for RO sections.
• Support capacity development activities related to programme development and implementation by collaboration in preparation of training materials and participating in exercises for all implementing partnership systems including eWP, UNPP, eTools, eZHACT, PRP.
• Prepare, monitor and report information for PI section on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results, including supporting oversight and analysis of the same for ESAR COs. Illustrative examples include but are not limited to:
  • Analysis of use of UNPP in CSO IP selection in 2023
  • Selection modalities (open vs direct)
  • Funding trend shifts for localization
  • Impairment monitoring
  • DCT monitoring including on expired grants

Benchmark monitoring (dates from submitted to signed)
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Minimum Requirements

• Education: Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the organization's work. A Bachelor’s degree in a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience, or an additional two years with a Master’s degree.
• Work Experience: At least six years of administrative or clerical work experience is required. Prior experience in programme support functions is an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Desirable:

• In-depth knowledge of programme administration which underpins UNICEF regional and country office programme/project operations, including monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities.
• High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong office management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage the section’s material resources and monitor its budget.
• Good analytical skills.
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint.
• Assets: Experience with Unicef ePlatforms for Programme including eTools, UNPP, eWP, RAM.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency..