Job Purpose
To support Internal Audit in the discharge of its duties as set out in Article 50 of the ICRC Internal Regulations: to evaluate the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of ICRC’s governance, risk-management and control processes at headquarters and in the delegations.
The Deputy Head of Internal Audit is an integral and active member of the ICRC Internal Audit management team, heads the Internal Audit Centre of Expertise in Manila, and manages the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme of the Internal Audit department.
Main Responsibilities
• As an active member of the Internal Audit management:
co
ntributes to o
ngoing reflections and decision-making on developing objectives, strategic priorities and policies co
ntributes to the drafting, analysing, deciding and implementing of new systems, processes and proceduresdevelops audit policies, procedures, guidelines, standards and programsprovides expertise in auditing standards and performance criteria, audit requirements, and information technologyco
ntributes to risk assessment, and provides inputs into audit engagementsreviews and takes action on Internal Audit capabilities and staffing requirementsproactively develops and maintains relevant professio
nal relatio
nships with management and external partiesrepresents the function in meetings with the Directorate or Governing Bodies in the absence of the Head of Internal Auditkeeps abreast of im
portant and strategic topics and co
nverts them into the audit plan / strategyprovides recommendations for ensuring co
nsistent alignment with good governance practicesidentifies potential risks and opportunities within the organization and its enviro
nment to protect its interests
• Manages the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP) for the global Internal Audit team at ICRC:
ensures the QAIP is co
nstantly up-to-date, implemented and docu
mentedperforms the periodic internal mo
nitoring for Internal Audit according to the QAIP guidelinesprovides co
ntinuous input into the o
ngoing internal mo
nitoring activities and revises the relevant templates and guidelines as relevantmanages the external quality review co
ntractual relatio
nship from the side of ICRC, by supporting the external reviewers with the relevant docu
ments, information, access, etc.
• Acts as line manager for the team of internal auditors based in the Internal Audit Centre of Expertise in Manila:
people managementperforms the relevant administrative matters as neededsetup, mo
nitoring and discussion on the budgetmanages the o
nboarding and staff training of the teamperforms recruitment as needed in order to ensure full headcount of the Manila ba
sed teamsupervises co- and outsourcing activities managed by the specialized internal auditors ba
sed in the Centre of Expertise
Selection Requirements and Profile
• Advanced university degree in a relevant field: management, audit, etc.
• 15-20 years of progressively responsible professional experience, including substantial experience and expertise in internal and / or external audit.
• Management experience (people, financial, budget, administrative) - required.
• Experience in audit Quality Assurance & Improvement Programme (QAIP) - required.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification - strongly preferable.
• Very good command of written and verbal English - required; any other ICRC-official languages (i.e. French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian) - an asset.
• Ability to work in a complex and evolving environment autonomously.
• Critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills with senior interlocutors.
What We Offer
• Progressive professional development in a leading humanitarian organization operating worldwide
• Stimulating career plan and benefits package
• Flexible working hours and travel opportunities
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, you will need to submit the following requirements in one PDF file to gva_msschr_recruitment_box(a)icrc.org
• comprehensive and updated CV in English
• motivation letter
Please use this format for the subject line: SURNAME First Name – Head of Internal Audit Centre of Expertise Manila
The position is only open to legal residents of the Republic of the Philippines.
only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline of applications: 13 November 2022