Norway: Head of Internal Audit

Are you passionate about making the world a better place for people displaced by war and conflict? Are you up for a unique opportunity of working with one of the world´s leading humanitarian organisations?

The Norwegian Refugee Council is seeking candidates for Head of Internal Audit to support management and the organisation improving internal control, governance and risk management processes.

The Head of Internal Audit at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) assist management to enhance the quality and effectiveness of NRC’s activities, by understanding the key risks that NRC faces and assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of NRC’s risk management and internal control systems.
We look for candidates who can combine business understanding, analytical skills and teamwork. We offer an exciting opportunity where you will gain insight into important humanitarian sector areas and processes in a true international environment. Some travel to our Regional and or Country Offices countries must be expected.
The Head of Internal Audit is placed a the NRC Head Office in Oslo, reports to the Secretary General, and presents audit results to the Board in line with the NRC Internal Audit Charter.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Internal Audit function in NRC
• Ensure close cooperation and coordination with the Risk Management Section
• Provide assurance to the SG and Board on the effectiveness of NRC’s systems for risk management and internal control
• Define an Internal Audit strategy and plan of action in line with NRC’s overall strategic direction
• Develop relevant tools and methodologies for audit and investigation
• Conduct internal audits of NRC units or systems as required in accordance with defined standards and methodologies
• Performance management, including development of staff and holding the Unit accountable for results
• Budget responsibility for the Unit
• Conduct internal reviews at the request of senior management
• Develop and submit audit reports and recommendations to the Board, SG and relevant managers

Qualifications

• Senior management experience from complex organisations with international exposure
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, minimum 3 years from internal auditor roles
• Relevant higher education, preferably CIA internal auditor certification, and professional knowledge of audit and/or control mechanisms
• Broad experience from various assignments/levels within the humanitarian field can be an asset
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Detailed knowledge and experience of NRC’s policies and guidelines is an asset
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Personal qualities

You are a confident and strong communicator with a natural inclination to relate at multi levels in and outside the organisation. Furthermore you have the ability to work systematically, independently and under pressure making sound judgements as for prioritation. You hold high ethical standards and take pride in your deliverances!

We can offer

We can offer a strongly committed, challenging and international work environment in a large, well-known humanitarian organisation.
The position is a full-time, permanent position at our Head Office in modern locations in central Oslo.
Salary by agreement, good pension and insurance schemes. Only CV and application submitted in Webcruiter will be considered. The NRC reserves the right to conduct a full background check on all candidates.

All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation's values;

To be dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable are attitudes and beliefs that shall guide our actions and relationships.

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