The Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the operations of UNICEF. It helps UNICEF accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes.
OIAI’s annual work plan covers a wide range of UNICEF’s activities implemented at Headquarters and field locations throughout the world. The Internal Audit Specialist is a seasoned professional who assists Internal Audit Manager and/or Senior Internal Audit Manager, and occasionally, leads a team in providing assurance and advisory services. It is expected that the incumbent has in-depth understanding and experience in internal auditing and can work with less supervision.
Engagement Planning
Participate in the risk assessment and in the planning for the provision of assurance and advisory services.
When assigned as a team leader, lead the risk assessment and planning for the provision of assurance and advisory services.
Engagement Execution
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes of area covered.
Reporting
Monitoring and Management
Innovation & Knowledge Management and Capacity Development
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete: 
Internal Audit Specialist P3 Nairobi.pdf
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have ․․․
- Minimum requirements
- Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Risk Prevention, Info. Technology, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and any other related fields. A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a relevant area combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- Work Experience: At Least 5 years of relevant work experience in Audit and Investigation, internal auditing, external auditing.
- Skills: audit governance, risk management, analytical, problem solving
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
- Desirables
- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies.
For every child, you demonstrate ․․․
UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are ․․․
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels
This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
Advertised: 14 Feb 2025 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 21 Feb 2025 E. Africa Standard Time
