Quality Assurance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa World Health Organization Full time

**Grade***: P2

**Contractual Arrangement***: Fixed-term appointment

**Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)***: Two (02) years

**Job Posting***: Jun 8, 2023, 6:25:11 AM

**Closing Date***: Jun 28, 2023, 4:59:00 PM

**Primary Location***: South Africa-Pretoria

**Organization***: AF/GMC General Management and Coordination

**Schedule***: Full-time


**OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME**

Under the strategic direction of the Director, General Management, CRMA shall manage AFRO's compliance programme on a day-to-day basis and be the focal point for all compliance, risk management and quality assurance issues in the African region.

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**

The role of the Quality Assurance Specialist is to support the execution of the Accountability and Assurance Framework, through the conduct of on-site verification missions, monitoring and assessing related actions and following-up on recommendations to address weaknesses, and participating in capacity building of implementing partners and staff and other activities to strengthen related processes.

**DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES**

Risk Assessment: Plan, conduct and report on in-depth due diligence assessments of Implementing Partners. Identify high risk areas and recommend relevant mitigating measures. Monitor and assess the adequacy of actions taken to correct reported deficiencies. Assurance Activities: Plan, conduct and report on comprehensive on-site verification missions of supporting documents to assess whether funds transferred to the Implementing Partners were used in accordance with contractual requirements and relevant WHO policies and procedures. Follow up to ensure that recommendations made to address the identified weaknesses are effectively implemented. Policies and procedures: Support the continuous improvement of processes around implementing partnership management through the development and enhancement of policies, procedures, guidelines and tools. Capacity building: Support and facilitate country offices capacity development activities of staff and implementing partners on implementing partnership management through training sessions, workshops, presentations. Analysis, monitoring and reporting: Prepare reports for Country Offices, Regional Office and HQ as may be required. Perform special reviews and other tasks assigned by Compliance and Risk Management Officer or Quality Assurance Specialist. In addition, perform other tasks assigned by supervisor.

**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education**

**Essential**:University degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Auditing, Economics or other relevant field.

**Desirable**:Professional Certification in auditing /accounting, such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant. Advanced University degree (Master's) in a relevant field (as identified above).

**Experience**

**Essential**:A minimum of two years of experience in auditing, internal control, risk management or financial management. Experience in assessing internal controls.

**Desirable**:Work experience in developing countries. Audit experience with an international public accounting firm. Experience working in an international organization. Public sector experience.

**Use of Language Skills**

**Essential**

Excellent knowledge of English with a working knowledge of French.

**Functional Knowledge and Skills**

**WHO Competencies**
- 1. Teamwork
- 2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- 3. Communication

4. Producing results

5. Knowing and managing yourself

**Other Skills (e.g. IT)**

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Package. Knowledge of Oracle e-Business Suite and data analysis software (ACL or Power BI) would be beneficial. Up to 75% travel is required.

**REMUNERATION**

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
- This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
- A written test may be used as a form of screening.
- Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- Applications from women and from nationals of non and underrepresented Member States are particularly encouraged.
- For WHO General Service staff who do not meet the minimum educational qualifications, please see e-Manual III.4.1, para 220.



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