Overview
Provide technical and coordination support to strengthen country office internal control arrangements and finalize guidance on operational and fiduciary oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Review of delegation/authority instruments and systematic follow-up on internal control statements and self-assessments.
- Finalize the CO concept note on operational and fiduciary oversight.
- Roll out practical guidance and communications, including webinars, for consistent application by country offices.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in internal controls, audit/assurance, risk management, operations, or programme management within international organisations/INGOs/UN system (preferable with UNICEF).
- Demonstrated experience in internal controls, operational oversight, compliance review, or similar governance and assurance functions involving multiple stakeholders.
- Proven knowledge of delegation of authority, segregation of duties, compliance and internal control frameworks, and ability to translate policy requirements into practical guidance.
- Strong analytical, writing, and facilitation skills, including experience designing and delivering webinars/trainings.
- Excellent coordination skills and ability to work across multiple teams and time zones, delivering under tight deadlines.
Qualifications
Master`s university degree in business administration, finance, accounting, audit, public administration, international development, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
