Lead, Assurance, Office of the Inspector General

Reporting to the Manager, Assurance, the Lead, Assurance is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing audit and assurance engagements across the Global Fund Secretariat and implementing countries. 

The Lead, Assurance will perform the following duties: 

Lead Audit & Assurance Engagements

• Plan and lead the implementation of audit and assurance reviews at the Global Fund Secretariat and in implementing countries in accordance with IIA Standards and internal protocols. This includes:
  • Finalise the audit risk assessment to define the scope and objectives of audit and assurance  engagements for subsequent review by OIG Senior Stakeholders; this should take into account the work of other assurance providers to ensure complementarity.
  • Review the work performed by auditors and external consultants, prior to the Manager, Assurance’s review.
  • Ensure engagements are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.
  • Engage senior stakeholders, including partners and other assurance providers, throughout the engagement lifecycle.

Lead Teams and External Consultants 

• Lead and oversee OIG staff and external consultants assigned to engagements. 

• Review working papers and procedures to ensure compliance with IIA standards and internal protocols. 

• Provide on‑the‑job coaching, feedback, and performance development to team members 

Risk Identification & Analysis 

• Identify potential risks and internal control gaps, by analyzing evidence, comparing performance against standards or peers, and evaluating root causes beyond surface‑level symptoms; 

• Assess risks related to emerging technologies, including evaluating AI systems for issues such as bias, transparency, model drift, and control weaknesses introduced by automated processes. 

• Conduct valueformoney assessments by evaluating costs, benefits, efficiency, and effectiveness of programs, projects, and services using both qualitative and quantitative evidence 

Reporting & Communication 

• Synthesize evidence gathered and communicate findings and recommendations to auditees through oral briefings and written reports;  

• Produce clearly, concise and succinctly written evidence-based audit and assurance reports for entire engagement or portion of engagement; 

• Discuss and agree on recommended management actions and timelines with auditees; 

Quality, Methodology & Continuous Improvement 

• Identify appropriate audit tools, best practices, and identify/perform tasks aimed at ensuring that the audit/assignments are conducted in accordance with IIA and/or ISSAI standards;  

• Support continuous improvement efforts, including contributing to methodology updates, staying current on emerging risks, and strengthening assurance approaches 

• Support the training and induction of staff and consultants, sharing knowledge on risk assessment, analytics, process mapping, assurance techniques, and governance frameworks. 

Professional Conduct 

• Demonstrate sound professional judgement, independence, confidentiality, and ethical conduct across all phases of audit and assurance engagements. 

• Perform other duties as required by the Inspector General or Head, Assurance, including undertaking sensitive reviews.  

Subject to change by the Inspector General at any time at their sole discretion. 

Qualifications

Essential: 

• University degree or equivalent in Accounting/Business Administration, Economics or related fields; and 

• Internal audit certification and/or certification from an internationally recognized accountancy body or equivalent professional training. 

Essential: 

• Substantial experience in audit or related areas such as accounting, business administration/analysis, program/project evaluation and monitoring. 

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of experienced professionals in a multi-cultural setting; and 

• Experience working with multiple sectors, such as international organizations, governments, civil society and the private sector. 

• Proven ability to develop trust and confidence in multicultural environments. 

• Proven success in collaboration; teamwork and knowledge sharing. 

Desirable: 

• Over seven years’ experience in audit or a related area such as accounting, business administration/analysis, program/project evaluation and monitoring. 

• Experience conducting audit and assurance reviews  in developing countries. 

• Experience in international development; and 

• Experience and knowledge related to public health, AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria.  

Special Travel Requirements

The position may require frequent travel and stays of sometimes up to one month conducting audits covering program and project sites in developing countries.

Comptencies:

Languages: An excellent knowledge of English and preferably a good working knowledge of French. Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.