Head, Internal Oversight
☞ International Union for Conservation of Nature
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BACKGROUND
The Head of Internal Oversight provides strategic and operations leadership in matters related internal audit, control, and compliance.
Internal Oversight provides independent, objective assurance that IUCN activities and operations are managed with consistency, adequacy and in compliance with applicable rules, laws and safeguarding mechanisms. They investigate issues and concerns of non-compliance. They support IUCN Secretariat in the accomplishment of its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of corporate governance, compliance, and internal control.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Key responsibilities:
Establish long- and short-term internal oversight work plans, taking into consideration External Audit plans to ensure complementarity, as well as any suggestions received from the senior management and the Finance& Audit Committee.
Develop and maintain a quality assurance program covering all aspects of internal audit and investigation in accordance with the applicable standards.
Ensure that the required internal control policies and reporting mechanisms are in place and up-to-date, and that all reports of concerns are assessed and necessary actions taken.
Lead the planning and implementation of internal audits, including but not limited to, performance audits, financial audits, and compliance audits; monitor progress on the timely implementation of all internal audit recommendations.
Monitor the most significant control, compliance and governance risks, and develop an assurance plan for those risks through the use of internal audits, investigations and specialized reviews.
Carry out investigations or special reviews to address concerns of fraud, corporate governance, and/or violations of IUCN corporate policies; develop a reporting mechanism of key issues and oversee the timely implementation of the investigation recommendations.
Assess the reliability, effectiveness and integrity of IUCN’s internal control mechanisms and make recommendations to IUCN senior management for improvements in the internal control process, as well as in the practices, policies and systems for internal audit and investigation.
Manage and monitor IUCN email inboxes and mailboxes where internal and external stakeholders are directed to report concerns.
Build IUCN management and staff capability to manage risk and compliance through regular training and ongoing communication.
Provide advisory services for draft policies, guidance, systems and work processes related to internal control and donor requirements as requested by IUCN senior management.
Coordinate with other control and monitoring functions such as risk management, compliance, security, legal, ethics, environmental and external audit.
Submit twice yearly Oversight Report to the Director General and the Finance and Audit Committee of the IUCN Council.
Keep updated with best practices within the profession and work on Internal Oversight.
Reporting line:
To ensure the reporting independence and that the internal oversight function is free from control or undue influence from managers within the organization, the Head of Internal Oversight has a direct reporting line to the Deputy Director General, Corporate Services and reports on work plans and findings to the Director General and the Finance and Audit Committee of the IUCN Council.
REQUIREMENTS
SALARY
The gross annual salary for this position is between CHF 155’063 and CHF 193’829, subject to deductions for social security contributions and second-pillar pension, and before tax. While this is an indicative amount effective as of the current date, changes may occur as per IUCN’s compensation practices without prior notice. The same applies to other organisations hosted by IUCN.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,400 Member organisations and some 15,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
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Deadline: 04-06-2024
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