Deputy Head of the Internal Audit Global Team / Head of the Internal Audit Center of Expertise Mani

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:

contributes to ongoing reflections and decision-making on developing objectives, strategic priorities and policies contributes 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 technologycontributes to risk assessment, and provides inputs into audit engagementsreviews and takes action on Internal Audit capabilities and staffing requirementsproactively develops and maintains relevant professional relationships 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 important and strategic topics and converts them into the audit plan / strategyprovides recommendations for ensuring consistent alignment with good governance practicesidentifies potential risks and opportunities within the organization and its environment to protect its interests

• Manages the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP) for the global Internal Audit team at ICRC:

ensures the QAIP is constantly up-to-date, implemented and documentedperforms the periodic internal monitoring for Internal Audit according to the QAIP guidelinesprovides continuous input into the ongoing internal monitoring activities and revises the relevant templates and guidelines as relevantmanages the external quality review contractual relationship from the side of ICRC, by supporting the external reviewers with the relevant documents, 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, monitoring and discussion on the budgetmanages the onboarding and staff training of the teamperforms recruitment as needed in order to ensure full headcount of the Manila based teamsupervises co- and outsourcing activities managed by the specialized internal auditors based 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