IT Auditor - African Union

Closing date: Friday, 22 May 2015

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: IT AUDITOR

The African Union (AU), established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa's rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa the capital city of Ethiopia. In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union Commission (AUC) intends to build its capacity to deliver, among others, the implementation of its organizational structure by filling up vacancies.

1. Post

Job Title: IT Auditor

Grade: P2

Department: Office of Internal Audit Immediate S

upervisor: Director of Internal Audit

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2 Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit and in consultation with other internal audit team, the IT Auditor isresponsible for performing information systems audit work. Among others, she/he will be responsible for examining and evaluation the Commission's IT strategies, operation and control. She/He will also provide technical assistance for the audit team to undertake audit processes in IT environment.

2. Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in the development and ongoing maintenance of the departmental IT audit plan,
2. Contribute to the development of the Annual Internal Audit Plan and develops new and improved procedures and techniques related to internal controls over systems and technology.
3. Participate in the formulation of information technology strategies, policies and plans,
4. Use and develop knowledge of audit principles, control objectives, and methods of investigation and testing, including use of software query and analysis tools.
5. Design and conduct audits of automated information systems and information technology in all areas of the Commission. Review projects with significant Information Technology content,
6. Review and test controls in IT systems and functions to ensure the integrity and security of information and continuity of operations.
7. Draft clear and relevant recommendations, present it for review,
8. Communicate audit results and recommendations to all levels of management through oral presentations and written reports and follow up their implementation,
9. Perform any other duty as may be assigned.

3. Educational Qualification and Experience Required

Candidates must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, computer science, and/or management information systems and have a firm grasp of technology and security concepts. A professional qualification such as the Certified Information System Security Auditor (CISA) or the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or equivalent from a recognized Institution is highly desirable. IT Auditor must have at least 5 years of relevant working experience in auditing, of which at least 3 years should be in IT auditing and/or should have a strong exposure of information technology application and security areas.

4. Other Relevant Skills:

• Hands-on experience with various programming languages, computer operating and database management systems is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of data analysis;
• Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to organize and motivate others, and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
• Good communication and negotiating skills;
• Good planning and organizational skills.

5. Language requirement

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic and Portuguese) is a must. Knowledge of second or all of the other working languages would be an added advantage.

6. Tenure of Appointment

The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

7. Gender Mainstreaming

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

8. Remuneration

Indicative basic salary of US $ 29,287.00 per annum (P2 Step1) plus other related entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($16,819.20 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum for internationally recruited staff and other allowances in accordance to the African Union Staff Regulations and Rules governing the employment of International Civil Servants of the Union.

9. Least Representative

Countries Candidates from the following least represented countries are encouraged to apply: Eretria, Central African Republic, Cape Verde, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Mauritania, Namibia, Sahrawi Arab Republic, SaoTome and Principe, Seychelles and Somalia

10. Application

Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 22 May 2015.

Directorate of Administration and Human Resources Management,

African Union Commission Addis Ababa (Ethiopia),

P.O. Box 3243,

Fax: 00251-11-5525840/5510430,

E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org