Auditor General

Pan American Health Organization•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a highly experienced, strategic, and independent Auditor General to lead the Office of Internal Audit (OIA) and provide objective assurance and advisory services to the Director, Executive Management, and Governing Bodies. The Auditor General will join PAHO and provide independent assurance to strengthen governance, accountability, and organizational effectiveness. Under the direct supervision of the Director, the selected candidate will lead and manage the Office of Internal Audit, developing and implementing a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with PAHO’s Strategic Plan and organizational priorities. They will conduct and oversee complex and sensitive audits, ensuring high-quality reporting, practical recommendations, and continuous improvement. The role involves assessing organizational risk management, internal controls, and governance processes, and providing strategic advisory services to senior leadership. The Auditor General will safeguard PAHO’s financial and operational resources through evaluation of fraud risks and control mechanisms. They will ensure compliance with international internal audit professional standards, codes of ethics, and best practices, including the establishment of a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program. Additionally, the selected candidate will lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing professional audit team, fostering integrity, accountability, and excellence, and represent PAHO in internal audit and oversight forums within the UN system and with external stakeholders.

Requirements

A bachelor’s and a master’s degree from a recognized university in public or business administration, auditing, finance or any other area related to the functions of the post, plus professional certification from an internationally recognized oversight body, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Chartered Accountant (CA); Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Thirteen years of combined national and international professional experience in managing an oversight function with at least five years of supervisory experience.
Fluency in English or Spanish, with working knowledge of the other.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, such as audit management software, data analytics tools, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential.
Extensive knowledge of internal auditing principles, practices, and international professional standards.
Strong leadership and strategic management skills within complex, international organizations.
Ability to assess and advise on risk management, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
High‑level analytical and judgment skills to lead complex and sensitive audits.
Strong integrity, independence, and ethical judgment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including reporting to senior leadership and governing bodies.
Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Office of Internal Audit, developing and implementing a risk‑based internal audit plan aligned with PAHO’s Strategic Plan and organizational priorities.
Conduct and oversee complex and sensitive audits, ensuring high‑quality reporting, practical recommendations, and continuous improvement.
Assess organizational risk management, internal controls, and governance processes, and provide strategic advisory services to senior leadership.
Safeguard PAHO’s financial and operational resources through evaluation of fraud risks and control mechanisms.
Ensure compliance with international internal audit professional standards, codes of ethics, and best practices, including the establishment of a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.
Lead, motivate, and develop a high‑performing professional audit team, fostering integrity, accountability, and excellence.
Represent PAHO in internal audit and oversight forums within the UN system and with external stakeholders.