Senior Internal Auditor; P

About Us

The OPCW's mission is to implement the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention to achieve our vision of a world free of chemical weapons in which chemistry is used for peace, progress, and prosperity, and to contribute to international security and stability, general and complete disarmament, and global economic development.

The OPCW was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 for its extensive efforts to eliminate chemical weapons.

• Contract Type
  
  Fixed-term Professional
• Grade
  
  P4
• Total Estimated monthly remuneration depending on post adjustment and family status: USD
  
  10,094
• Closing Date
  
  16/12/2025

The Office of Internal Oversight (OIO) assists the Director-General in the management of the OPCW's resources, through Internal Audits (including Confidentiality Audits) and Evaluations in order to add value to the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations of the OPCW. In addition, the OIO conducts investigations and provides assistance to the Secretariat for its Quality Management System.

Under the direct supervision of and reporting to the Director of the Office of Internal Oversight, the incumbent leads and conducts internal audits in accordance with the professional standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

The incumbent performs the following specific functions:

• Proposes an annual internal audit programme on the basis of a comprehensive risk assessment process;
• Conducts risk-based financial, compliance and performance audits of OPCW operations and processes, including IT-related assurance engagements, to evaluate their compliance to the Regulations and Rules, and their economy, efficiency and effectiveness in achieving the OPCW’s objectives;
• Proposes specific, measurable, actionable, realistic and timebound (SMART) recommendations to promote operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with OPCW strategies, policies and procedures;
• Undertakes audits of IT general and application controls, including information system security controls, cybersecurity, business continuity and disaster recovery, ERP systems and conducts data analytics to support continuous auditing;
• Ensures the timely follow-up of recommendations made in internal audit reports and reporting thereon to management and the governing bodies. Ensures that the related IT tools and processes are kept fit for purpose;
• Provides advisory services on internal control systems, such as in reviewing organisational policies and procedures, recommending improvements and propose changes, and participates as observer in various OPCW management committees as required;
• Ensures that internal guidelines, policies and procedures for internal audit activities are kept up‑to‑date in accordance with the latest IIA Standards;
• Performs certification for quality management activities of inspection equipment and database as required;
• Contribute to and deliver advanced Internal Audit training activities, incorporating the latest knowledge in Internal Audit topics, such as risk management, data analytics, use of emerging technologies in oversight and fraud detection;
• Serve as the principal Business Continuity Officer within the OIO, ensuring advanced contingency planning and recovery strategies, as well as internal coordination of business continuity updates, as required;
• Supervises and evaluates the work of the Internal Auditor (P‑2) and other staff assigned;
• Performs other duties as required by the Director, OIO.

Essential:

• Advanced university degree in finance, business, IT or public administration, accounting, economics, law or related field;
• A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience (minimum 9 years) may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Desirable:

• CFE, CISA, or Certification from an internationally recognised auditing or accountancy body such as the Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Chartered Accountants, or equivalent in other national systems.

Required Certification (if applicable):

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification or an equivalent issued…