About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is hiring an Advisor/Assistant Director for its Office of Internal Audit (OIA). The IMF works to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, and promote sustainable economic growth. The OIA is responsible for providing independent and objective assurance and advisory services to add value and improve the Fund's operations. The Advisor/Assistant Director will be a member of the OIA leadership team and will report to the OIA Director. The Advisor/Assistant Director will play a key role in supporting the execution of OIA's approved Program of Work (PoW) and strategic initiatives. The role will involve providing strategic and technical oversight, managerial oversight, and thought leadership in supporting the efficient execution and delivery of OIA's PoW. The Advisor/Assistant Director will also work closely with the OIA Director and Assistant Director in coordinating the communication and presentation of OIA's results and outputs to Management, External Audit Committee (EAC), and the Executive Board. The IMF is a global organization with over 3000 dedicated employees who collaborate to address the needs of its members and make a meaningful, positive difference to lives across the globe. The OIA is part of the Office of the Managing Director (OMD) and fulfills the internal audit function of the Fund.
Responsibilities
- Provides strategic and technical oversight and thought leadership in supporting the efficient execution and delivery of OIA's approved Program of Work (PoW)
- Provides managerial oversight to OIA staff in the planning, execution, and delivery of OIA's PoW
- Works closely with the OIA Director and Assistant Director in coordinating the communication and presentation of OIA's results and outputs to Management, External Audit Committee (EAC), and the Executive Board
- Supports the OIA Director and Assistant Director in facilitating the development of OIA's PoW and engagement pipeline
- Fosters efforts for collaboration on risk and control issues across the IMF
- Promotes the advancement of internal OIA initiatives relating to capacity and budget management, process streamlining, AI/digitalization, knowledge sharing, outreach, and dissemination
- Supports the OIA Director and Assistant Director in advancing the Office's medium-term strategic priorities and objectives
- Supports the development and reinforcement of OIA's audit methodology and Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP)
Benefits
- 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund's new employment rules
- Opportunity to work with a global organization and make a meaningful, positive difference to lives across the globe
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Requirements & Qualifications
- Advanced university degree, or equivalent, and a professional certification either as an Accountant (CPA or international equivalent) or as an Auditor (CIA, CISA)
- Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience, including supervisory and/or managerial experience
- Alternatively, a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of 19 years of relevant professional experience, including supervisory and/or managerial experience
- Demonstrated strengths in people management, including the ability to organize and delegate work, motivate, coach, and develop staff
- Intellectual, technical, and strategic leadership, including contributing to the long-term strategy, leading strategic planning in work area, and translating strategic objectives into goals
- Drive for results and contributing and championing innovation
- Influencing, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Identifying and leveraging opportunities for synergy and partnership with key internal and external stakeholders
- Utilizing complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources
How to Apply
- Review the job description and requirements to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications.
- Prepare your application, including your resume and cover letter.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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