Internal Auditor The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) is an inter-governmental organization initiated and led by the Nile riparian countries to promote joint development, protection and management of the common Nile Basin water resources NBI has a Shared Vision, namely: ‘to promote sustainable socioeconomic development through the equitable utilization of, and benefit from, the common Nile Basin water resources’. The NBI provides a unique lorum lor the countries of the Nile Basin to move toward a cooperative process to realize tangible benefits in the basin and build a solid foundation of trust and confidence. The NBI now seeks to hire a competent and qualified person to fill the position of Internal Auditor that exist at the Nile Basin Secretariat (Nile-SEC) in Entebbe, Uganda. Key Responsibilities: * The Internal Auditor will review and determine whether NBI’s Centres systems of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes, as designed and represented by management, are adequate and functioning in a manner to ensure: 1. That the internal audit activity is carried out as per the NBI internal Audit Charter and Internal Audit Manual: 2. NBI Risk profile is developed regularly monitored and updated. 3. Interaction with the various governance groups occurs as needed and there is adequate management and team adherence. 4. Risk based annual Internal Audit work plan is prepared including tasks, assignments and timelines for completion for each task and main activities, and reporting results of audit: 5. Financial, managerial, and operating information is accurate, reliable, and timely. 6. Quality and continuous improvement recommendations are fostered in NBI’s control processes and evaluation of the effectiveness of the existing policies and procedures. 7. Legislative or regulatory issues affecting NBI are recognized and addressed appropriately. 8. Employees’ actions are in compliance with policies, standards, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. 9. Resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, deployed effectively and adequately protected: in achieving plans and objectives in operations, programs and program support (value for money audits). 10. Carry-out special audits and investigations as may be requested by the audit committee and /or management 11. Ensure that the internal control environment is adequate and complied to and is designed in accordance to the COSO framework. Requirement: * Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration or its equivalent. * Registered qualified member with lull professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA. CFA, CPA, CIA. * At least 5 years post qualification experience in internal auditing. * Must demonstrate/manifest adequate Internal Audit capability tor carrying out internal audit assignments within specified timeframe: How to apply: Interested and qualified candidates are advised to visit the NBI website at www.nilebasin.org to download the full job description and person specifications, and to submit their applications electronically to the Executive Director at: recruitment@nilebasin.org. Application/cover letters clearly indicating the position and accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae should reach the Executive Director not later than 22nd April 2013. Women candidates are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
