Director of Internal Oversight (D1)

Background :

The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military economic and environmental and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns including arms control confidence- and security-building measures human rights combating human trafficking national minorities democratization policing strategies counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. All 57 participating States enjoy equal status and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically but not legally binding basis.

The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairpersonship in its activities and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations and as appropriate to other institutions.

The Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) is part of the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna Austria. OIO is responsible for planning and delivering internal audits investigations and independent evaluations of the Organizations activities including Institutions and Field Operations. The work of OIO assures the adequacy of governance risk management and internal control ensures compliance with the Organizations internal control framework and enhances performance and the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Tasks and Responsibilities :

Reporting to the Secretary General the Director of Internal Oversight is a member of the senior leadership team and provides strategic direction for OIO in planning and delivering its activities.

The Director of the OIO ensures that the endeavours of the Office to promote accountability and professionalism and to foster a culture of learning and improvement are adhered to. She / he submits an OIO annual report through the OSCE Secretary General to the Heads of OSCE Delegations of the participating States.

Specifically she / he will be responsible for :

• Ensuring that the Offices work conforms to generally accepted international auditing investigation and evaluation standards and best practices within the scope of the OSCE Internal Oversight Mandate and developing internal methodology tools and techniques to ensure excellence in the conduct of the Offices work;
• Contributing to the development of strategies for safeguarding and protecting the Organizations interests in pursuit of its goals and objectives; assisting in discharging the Secretary Generals duties including the provision of impartial objective and sound advice;
• Preparing an annual risk and priority-based oversight work plan which will deliver the services and outputs required by the OSCE Internal Oversight Mandate and the OSCE Evaluation Instruction; overseeing implementation of the work plan and ensuring outputs are within time cost and quality standards;
• Overseeing an internal audit portfolio that focuses on key risks and opportunities to strengthen the Organizations governance risk management internal controls and value-for-money using modern internal audit practices in accordance with professional standards;
• Guiding independent evaluations in order to improve the relevance impact effectiveness efficiency sustainability and performance of OSCE programmes projects and methods of operation;
• Leading an investigation function which examines cases of alleged fraud misconduct malfeasance mismanagement waste of resources or other violations of the Organizations Common Regulatory Management Framework;
• Creating a positive working environment providing guidance to staff of the Office and helping them to meet their full potential;
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Secretariat please see Qualifications :

Second-level university degree in public or business administration auditing accountancy law or a related field; professional certification (e.g. CIA CPA CA CFE CISA or similar) from an officially recognized oversight body;

A minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience specifically in the programmatic and operational aspects of audit work as well as evaluation value for money assurance and internal investigations;

Proven track record as a senior manager in audit / oversight functions in an international organization or at a national public sector level with a good knowledge of the latest methodologies requirements and developments in the audit evaluation and investigation fields in the international community;

Leadership skills in a multilateral setting with the ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relations in a highly political environment with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;

Proven ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;

Strong sense of impartiality and objectivity and positive attitude towards the Organization and its goals;

Highly developed analytical and communication skills and the ability to quickly grasp complex issues and produce solutions;

Professional fluency in the English language with excellent oversight report writing skills; working knowledge of other OSCE working languages would be an asset.

Remuneration Package :

Monthly remuneration is around EUR 12900 with the actual monthly salary 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 normally made at Step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary exceptional cases an initial appointment at up to Step 3 may be considered. This depends on factors such as relevant experience exceeding minimum requirements or higher previous remuneration. Any such request by a candidate must be reviewed and approved by the OSCE before the appointment.

If you wish to apply for this position please use the OSCEs online application link found under OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise / re-post 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 those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

Candidates interviewed and found suitable in the recruitment process for this vacancy notice will be placed on a roster of suitable candidates (valid for three years) for fixed-term posts should a suitable opportunity arise. The placement on a roster does not guarantee a future appointment or assignment.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States please see 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.

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model please see OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation therefore the maximum period of service in this post is 4 years.

Please be aware that OSCE appointments are subject to medical clearance.

The mandatory retirement age at the OSCE is 65 years for contracted positions at the general service professional and director level. The Organization shall apply an age limit of 62 years at the time of appointment as the incumbent selected is normally expected to carry out the contractual obligation of two years.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

Additional Information

Required Experience :

Director

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Employment Type : Intern

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1