Director, Internal Oversight Division

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is seeking highly qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Director, Internal Oversight Division.  The Internal Oversight Division (IOD) serves to examine and evaluate, in an independent manner, WIPO operations and activities based on risk and relevance to WIPO management and constituencies with a view towards promoting economy, efficiency, effectiveness and impact of the Secretariat’s work.  The Director, IOD contributes to the efficient management of the Organization and the accountability of the Director General to the Member States and is responsible for providing leadership, direction and administrative management for the functional areas of IOD, namely, internal audit, investigation and evaluation.

Reporting administratively to the Director General, the Director, IOD works in accordance with the provisions of WIPO’s Internal Oversight Charter and has functional and operational independence in the conduct of his/her duties, with the authority to initiate, carry out and report on any action, which he/she considers necessary to fulfil his/her mandate.  In the exercise of his/her duties, he/she takes advice from the WIPO Independent Advisory Oversight Committee (IAOC).

The Director, IOD is responsible for identifying the means to improve efficiency, economy and effectiveness of internal procedures and use of resources, ensuring compliance with WIPO’s Regulations and Rules, relevant General Assembly decisions, applicable accounting standards, the Standards of Conduct of the International Civil Service and best practices. 

Qualifications and experience required

Education

       Essential

• Advanced university degree in business administration, public administration, audit, evaluation, law, finance, accounting or another relevant field.
• A first-level university degree plus two years of relevant experience in addition to the experience requested below may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• A certification as Certified Internal Auditor.

       Desirable

• Other professional certifications in audit, accounting, evaluation or investigation.

Experience

        Essential

• At least 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in audit, evaluation and/or investigation, seven of which at senior level in an international environment.

       Desirable

• Experience in conducting audits/investigations/evaluations and managing corresponding teams in the United Nations system or other international organizations.

Languages

       Essential

• Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English and good knowledge of French.

       Desirable

• Knowledge of other official UN languages.

Knowledge, skills and competencies

     Essential

• Excellent skills in audit, evaluation or investigation and appropriate knowledge of the other two areas.
• Ability to see the broad implication of events; to identify and tackle potentially sensitive and critical issues; to skilfully manage potentially contentious interactions; analytical ability and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Integrity.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to take decisions under pressure and to work under tight deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound and expert judgment, initiative and discretion and handle confidential and sensitive material.

       Desirable

• Familiarity with the UN system and with intellectual property administration.

For a complete job description and information on how to apply through WIPO’s e‑recruitment system, please consult our recruitment page at: https://erecruit.wipo.int/public/.  Reference: Vacancy Number FT/15/D1/FT045.

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