Audit and Investigations Assistant

The purpose of the Internal Audit and Investigations Group (IAIG) is to provide independent and impartial assurance and advice to improve UNOPS operations. The group reports on the use of resources administered by UNOPS and the effectiveness of internal control systems; and enhances the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Furthermore, the Internal Audit and Investigations Group leads the Executive Director’s investigations into alleged fraud, corruption, waste of resources, abuse of authority or other misconduct and violations of UNOPS regulations, rules and administrative instructions.

Under the over-all guidance and supervision of the Manager, Internal Audit, the Assistant shall report to the Investigator. 

Support the Investigation Unit:

• Provide support in coordinating all aspects of UNOPS cases and ensure appropriate steps are taken in a timely fashion; this also includes the management of the case system.

• Draft, review, and/or analyse routine documents as requested by investigators; identifying potential witnesses; participating in interviews; preparing records of interviews; obtaining documentary and other types of evidence; drafting and presenting investigative findings; drafting case open and closure reports; fact checking and verifying investigation reports.

• Generate reports, statistics from databases and provide substantive support to IAIG in preparing progress and annual reports. 

• Provide support with data extraction and conducting research using UNOPS Databases (ERP, eSourcing, etc) as well as publicly available materials.

• Draft, review, and/or analyse routine documents as requested by investigators.

• Attend team meetings, take minutes, organize and track action for follow-up.

• Liaise with donors and provide updates on results of investigations.

Support the Internal Audit Unit:

• Assist in audit planning: i.e. background research, data collection, analysis and support the audit team as required.

• Assist in the audit review of identified samples and coordinate communication with the field. 

• Assist in data collection concerning monitoring the status of audit recommendations and project audits.

• Work as team member on IAIG ad hoc projects at the request of IAIG Management.

• Attend team meetings, take minutes, organize and track action for follow-up.

Logistics and Administrative support to internal audit and investigations team

• Logistical arrangement for audit and investigations missions: Preparing travel authorizations, bookings, logistical arrangements, and managing the related records and documentation;

• Recording and Monitoring of IAIG retainers contracts.

• Submitting invoices, purchase order, and payment documentation to Finance.

• Maintain the IAIG intranet.

• Manage IAIG assets and office equipment.

• Perform any other administrative tasks, as requested.

Education requirements:

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent.  A Bachelor or master’s degree in the areas of law, accounting, criminal justice, business or public administration, or other relevant areas will be considered a strong asset. 

Experience requirements:

• At least two years of relevant administrative experience in the field of investigation, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field, is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of Google Workspace tools and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling web-based management systems.
  
  

Languages requirements:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second UN working language is desirable

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.