An exciting opportunity for an impactful role as Specialist Adviser in Internal Audit & Quality Support.

What we are looking for

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking a qualified, experienced, and self-reliant Specialist Adviser Internal Audit & Quality Support.

More about the Specialist Adviser Internal Audit & Quality Support Role

The role of IA&QS is to assist management to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight, applying a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

What you will do

• Deputy Head, acting as Head of internal audit the absence of the Head of IA&QS.
• Conduct and document internal audits (assurance and advisory assignments) in accordance with the current International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), relevant standards and methodologies. The scope of internal auditing encompasses, but is not limited to, the examination and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of an organisation’s governance, risk management, and internal controls, as well as the quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities to achieve the organization’s stated goals and objectives. Based on risk assessments and prioritization, audit activities include:
• Evaluating risk exposure relating to achievement of NRC’s strategic objectives.
• Evaluating the reliability and integrity of information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information.
• Evaluating the systems established to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations which could have a significant impact on the organization.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring

• Higher academic education with topics within internal and / or external auditing, accounting, finance, business management, legal, political science, and the like. Relevant practice can outweigh the formal education requirement.
• Certification in internal auditing is desirable, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Internal Audit Practitioner, Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) and/or Graduated Internal Auditor.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is essential. Fluency in Norwegian Spanish, and/or French is desirable.

What we offer

• Duty station: Oslo, Norway (Hybrid work model)
• Contract: Permanent
• Travel: <10%
• Salary/benefits: Grade 9 on NRC’s Head Office salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels.
• You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• “To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace”
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
• If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC? 

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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