Director, Internal Oversight (Adv#185/2024)

icddr,b, (formerly the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh), is an international public health research institution based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and has a 60-year history of health research and development of innovations. Its research agenda, reflects the full spectrum of global health challenges affecting people living in poverty, is articulated in its current Strategic Plan (available at http://www.icddrb.org).

Reporting to the Chair, Board of Trustees and Executive Director of icddr,b, the Director, Internal Oversight (IO) will lead and effectively manage a team of internal audit.

The position will be based at icddr,b’s headquarters in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include:

Leadership and management of Internal Audit Function:

Develop the strategic direction for the internal audit function and maintain a charter which reflects the department’s responsibilities, authority, and reporting relationships; Establish a risk based Annual Audit Plan which optimizes audit coverage, and develop policies to guide the unit; Develop goals, audit work schedules, staffing plans, and financial budgets for the department; Periodically report to Senior Management and the Finance and Audit Committee regarding Internal Audit performance relative to its Annual Audit Plan and approved key performance indicators; Provide staff oversight including hiring, development, and performance evaluation; Maintain a high standard of conduct and integrity; Use carefully crafted internal audit programs to conduct operational, performance, information technology and compliance audits on programs and service departments; Develop a reporting system that contributes to the effective management and performance of the department in order to ensure effective delivery of Internal Oversight services.

Evaluation of Risk Management practices:

Evaluate and provide assurance on effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance systems; Evaluate information security and associated risk exposures; Evaluate the organization’s readiness in case of business interruption; Advises icddr,b on Risk Management Framework improvements; Perform risk assessment to identify key risks and risk mitigation strategies; Evaluate the adequacy of risk dissemination workshops; Provides advice on and reports on the implementation of policy and internal control improvements and opportunities to increase efficiency in order to mitigate the risks in the implementation of processes and practices of icddr,b.

Special Investigations:

Lead investigations of reported incidents related to fraud and reports thereon; Provide advice on and support to the organization(s) anti-fraud programs in order to provide the organization with technical support in establishing an effective anti-fraud program.

Relationship Management:

Build and maintain relationships with the Finance and Audit Committee, Management and staff in order to ensure smooth operation of Internal Oversight activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, together with an appropriate professional auditing qualification (e.g. Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor) from a recognized professional body.
• Certification in Information Systems Audit (CISA), Certification in Risk Management & Assurance (CRMA) and Certification in Fraud Examination (CFE), IPSAS certification is desirable.
• Minimum 15 plus years of progressively responsible professional work experience and demonstrated technical competence in auditing, a significant part in an UN/international environment, with at least five years as a Director, IO or equivalent. In-depth knowledge and experience of working with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Experience of leading large teams in a multi-cultural environment including introducing modern audit practices (Agile Auditing, Continuous Auditing, Data Analytics, Use of Computer Assisted Audit Tools (CAAT) etc.) is essential for this position.
• Experience in performance auditing and managing investigations.

Others

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential
• Results-oriented leader with a proven track record in strategic and conceptual thinking.
• Strong management and leadership skills, track record in empowering people to achieve results.
• Exceptional analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the capacity to succinctly convey ideas and advocate for organisational positions and produce written work product of the highest caliber.
• Sound political and business acumen.

Compensation:

This is an internationally recruited position for which icddr,b offers internationally competitive remuneration paid in US Dollars. The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract of 3 years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

icddr,b regrets that due to number of applications received, it will not be possible to reply to all individual applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

icddr,b is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

For detailed information about the organisation, visit our website: www.icddrb.org.