DUTY STATION
Geneva, Switzerland
COMMENCEMENT OF DUTY
15 July 2025
or as soon as possible thereafter NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Variable (depending on needs of Department/Division)
3 Months
Organizational Unit
Internal Oversight Office (IOO) WMO is committed to achieving diversity and a balanced workforce. Applications are welcome from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. The statutory retirement age after 1 January 2014 is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Oversight Consultant will conduct intake of, and/or investigations into, allegations of misconduct and wrongdoing by WMO personnel and third parties in line with standard operating procedures and applicable policies. She/He will conduct internal audits from IOO's plan of work as required. Additionally, the Oversight Consultant may support IOO with Quality Assurance activities in IOO services.
The tasks and responsibilities outlined below may be further detailed in specific Terms of Reference (TOR), depending on the nature of each assignment.
a) Undertake investigative tasks, according to generally accepted investigative practice, applicable policies, deadlines and deliverables. Assigned tasks and responsibilities may include:
- Lead or assist in the conduct of intake activities, preliminary reviews and Oversights into allegations of misconduct.
- Plan and conduct interviews with personnel and third parties, gather and analyze documentary and electronic information.
- Prepare required written outputs with logical and clear presentations, including intake assessments of complaints, investigative findings for use in investigative outputs which include relevant facts; circumstances, conclusions and recommendations to support management decisions.
- Maintain investigative records.
b) Undertake internal audits, according to Global Internal Audit Standards, IOO policies, deadlines and deliverables. Assigned tasks and responsibilities may include:
- Lead or assist in the conduct of Internal Audits/Inspections from IOO's Plan of Work.
- Draft Internal Audit Reports with analysis, findings, and recommendations, discuss with management, and submit to D/IOO for approval.
- Maintain working papers for the Internal Audits for QA purposes.
DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:
The Consultant will be responsible for delivering the following:
1. An investigation report for each investigation performed.
2. An Engagement Planning Memorandum for each audit undertaken, including the objective, scope, and preliminary risks identified.
3. An Internal Audit Report for each internal audit conducted, including findings, recommendations, and management responses.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
A bachelor's degree in public or business administration, auditing, finance or other related area from a recognized university.
A professional qualification in internal audit (e.g., CIA, CISA, CFE, CA) or equivalent.
Experience
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in internal auditing and/or investigation.
- Proven experience in investigations, particularly in SEA/SH and misconduct cases.
- Strong knowledge of global internal audit standards and best practices.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of English (both oral and written). Knowledge of other official languages of the Organization would be an advantage.
(Note: The official languages of the Organization are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.) Additional Information:
Proposed fee: Band C upon experience, knowledge, and skills.
Focal point email for additional information: PRalijemisa@wmo.int
Applications should be made online through the WMO e-recruitment system at https://erecruit.wmo.int/public.
Do not send your application via multiple routes. Only applicants in whom WMO has a further interest will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit a written test and/or an interview. Date of issue of vacancy notice: