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The primary role of the IT Audit Specialist is to perform internal audits of ICT systems and to lead in the development of audit tools used by auditors and investigators.

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of IT Audit

Ensure Effective General Management   

• Leads the development and maintenance of audit tools including dash boards, artificial intelligence and machine language tools used by auditors and investigators.
• As a team leader, assumes responsibility and accountability for achieving the objectives of IT audits. This involves:
  • preparation of risk-based audit plans/programmes focusing on IT systems and controls
  • conduct of audit field work
  • preparation and review of working papers
  • preparation of exit meeting notes
  • preparation of draft audit reports, incorporating input from other team membersAssesses the team members’ performance in a participatory manner and documents lessons learned
• Provides direction and guidance to, and coaches team members ensuring effective team functioning.
• Presents audit results to management.
• Monitors the status of audit recommendations and appraises adequacy of action taken on audit recommendations.
• Manages and supervises the services of IT experts occasionally hired by OAI to assist in audits or investigations.
• Contributes to the development of the ICTAS workplan following a comprehensive risk assessment.
• Acts as OIC for the ICT Audit Section when necessary.

Provision of Effective Client Services 

• Under the overall supervision of the Chief (P5), design and maintain IT systems that support the risk assessment and audit work performed by audit teams in OAI.
• As a team leader or as a member of an audit team, conducts specific elements of the assignment focusing on IT systems and controls in accordance with the International Standards for Internal Auditing and OAI policies and standard operating procedures.
• Assesses the adequacy and effectiveness of IT systems, IT controls and risk management.
• Documents IT-related findings and communicates orally and/or in writing to the business units on their compliance, performance and potential for improvement.
• Recommends actions to address shortcomings identified, strengthen internal controls and improve business processes.
• Under the overall supervision of the Chief (P5), conducts special assignments including management reviews, consulting assignments, special audits, and training workshops.
• Undertakes occasional missions to UNDP offices away from Headquarters, including to areas with hazardous working conditions.

Perform other activities as required by the Chief or OAI Director /Deputy Director and facilitate knowledge management 

• Contributes to the ongoing development of professional practices within OAI.
• Participates in the implementation of his/her personal learning and training development plan.
• Proposes IT solutions that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit activities in OAI.
• Performs other assignments or tasks as determined by the Chief (P5) or OAI Director and Deputy Director.

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Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Advanced university degree in Computer Science, Accounting, Audit, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field is required. OR
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the areas stated above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or CISSP designation is required.
• Professional certifications in IT systems and software (SSCP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISMS or equivalent) are an advantage.

Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years (with master’s degree) or 9 years (with bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in Information Technology (IT), several of which in IT audit, IT security or IT controls.
• Working experience in cloud systems including Oracle Fusion Cloud, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Azure or ServiceNow is required.
• Strong command of Standard Query Language (SQL) is an asset.
• Strong command of Power BI is an asset.
• Additional knowledge of Tableau and/or other data visualization tools is an advantage.
• Additional knowledge of Python and/or R is an advantage.
• Working experience in an International Organization is desirable.
• Familiarity with accounting is an advantage.

Language:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of another UN language is desired.

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