Internal Auditor(P3) - (2024/0643 (018784))

Organization: OIOS-Internal Audit and Management Services Group

Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters

Job Posting: 2025-06-02, 10:09:44 AM

Closing Date: 2025-06-17, 4:59:00 PM

Duration in Months: 36

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular

Probation Period: 1 Year

Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes

This is a re-opening of the vacancy. Applicants who have already submitted their application do not need to re-apply.

This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.

Organizational Setting

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) comprises four main functional areas: internal audit, investigation, management services and programme evaluation. In accordance with its Charter, OIOS provides the Director General and IAEA managers with objective, independent and systematic assessments for the purposes of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of programme delivery, and ensuring accountability, sound governance, risk management and internal control, and good management practice.

Main Purpose

As a member of the Internal Audit and Management Services Group, under the general direction of the Director of OIOS, the Internal Auditor plans and conducts financial, management, operational and performance audits of assigned organizational or functional activities in accordance with the Internal Audit Manual and in compliance with the OIOS Charter.

Role

The Internal Auditor is 1) an examiner, responsible for planning and conducting audit assignments of mid-level complexity; 2) a risk assessor, helping to bring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes; and 3) an advisor, carrying out independent, objective assurance and advisory activities designed to add value and improve the Agency’s operations.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Assist in developing and executing comprehensive audit plans that assess the adequacy of risk management, governance processes, and internal controls.
Prepare and implement risk-based internal audit assignments with the following objectives:

To assess risks that could threaten the achievement of Agency objectives and to determine whether adequate and appropriate controls have been established to mitigate the identified risk;
To assess the degree of compliance with the Agency regulations, rules and policies;
To determine the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls;
To determine whether the Agency's assets and resources are sufficiently protected from misuse, theft and losses;
To assess the management practices and to verify that the resources are used for the efficient and effective implementation of its programme and activities; and
To recommend appropriate remedial actions to address risks, ensure compliance, and improve the efficient and effective management of the Agency resources. These recommendations should focus on adoption of management best practices.

Conduct any other tasks as required.

The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore, as an Occupationally Exposed Worker, he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme, in accordance with the IAEA's Radiation Safety Regulations.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Name

Definition

Communication

Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.

Achieving Results

Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.

Teamwork

Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.

Planning and Organizing

Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.

Functional Competencies

Name

Definition

Analytical thinking

Analyses information to identify cause and effect relationships and correlations. Identifies critical elements and assesses consequences of different courses of action and proposes solutions.

Judgement/decision making

Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards.

Technical/scientific credibility

Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable.

Required Expertise

Function

Name

Expertise Description

Finance

Accounting

Ability to review accounting records for efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with accounting procedures; and to analyze and verify financial reports, statements, and other records.

Internal Oversight

Audit, Governance, Risk Management and Internal Controls

Ability to analyse the audit data for appropriateness and accuracy; and to judge the adequacy of internal controls, risk management and governance.

Management and Programme Analysis

Business Acumen

Ability to understand programmatic functions and business models and apply them to managing and measuring results.

Finance

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Ability to assess the procedures and operations under audit and to propose organizational or procedural changes that may have a significant impact on the operations under audit.

Internal Oversight

Quality Management

Assess and report control and procedural weaknesses; recognize risks of fraud, mismanagement and losses; have a good knowledge of up-to-date management concepts based on internal auditing standards.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Master's Degree - Advanced university degree in one or more of these disciplines is desirable.

Bachelor's Degree - University Degree in business administration, public administration, finance or economics or other relevant fields.

Other - Certified in one or more of the following: CIA, CGAP, CCSA, CISA (or equivalent) is a requirement.

Minimum of five years of internal auditing experience at the national and international levels in the private and/or public sector;

Excellent partnering skills and stakeholder management; and

Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral, including interview and presentation techniques, with the ability to convey complex ideas in an engaging manner with clarity, diplomacy and precision.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $64121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 38344*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions

General Information

The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person's race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

Evaluation process

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Appointment information

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
Staff members may be assigned to any location.
Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.