Auditor General

Pan American Health Organization•Washington, DC

About The Position

Auditor General • Join PAHO and provide independent assurance to strengthen governance, accountability, and organizational effectiveness 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. 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. • 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. For a complete list of functions, please see the post description. What is required for this position? Education 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). During your application, you will be required to upload copies of your degrees. Please include a copy of your required professional certifications. Experience Thirteen years of combined national and international professional experience in managing an oversight function with at least five years of supervisory experience. Languages Fluency in English or Spanish, with working knowledge of the other. IT Skills Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, such as audit management software, data analytics tools, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential. Competencies and Skills For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description. The skills required are: • 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. Duration of Contract Post of limited duration for seven years. First year probationary period. DISCLAIMER This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level. All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post. Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the official degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO, considers official higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases: - World Higher Education Database (WHED), list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be assessed through the link: http://whed.net/ - Council for Higher Education Accreditation chea.org - College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, nces.gov to support the validation process. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual. PAHO/WHO is committed to: PAHO supports an environment of mutual respect and dignity for all applicants. All interested individuals who meet the requirements of this position are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. To do so, email us at: [email protected] Maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities. Promoting a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of misconduct. Providing a smoke-free environment. Protecting the people in the communities we serve. Therefore, we have zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. It works with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people's health. PAHO wears two institutional hats: it is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American System and also serves as Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), the specialized health agency of the United Nations. PAHO engages in technical cooperation with its member countries to fight communicable and noncommunicable diseases and their causes, to strengthen health systems, and to respond to emergencies and disasters. PAHO is committed to ensuring that all people have access to the health care they need, when they need it, with quality and without fear of falling into poverty. Through its work, PAHO promotes and supports the right of everyone to good health. To advance these goals, PAHO promotes technical cooperation between countries and works in partnership with ministries of health and other government agencies, civil society organizations, other international agencies, universities, social security agencies, community groups, and other partners. PAHO promotes the inclusion of health in all public policies and the engagement of all sectors in efforts to ensure that people live longer, healthier lives, with good health as their most valuable resource. Under the leadership of its 51 member countries and territories, PAHO sets regional health priorities and mobilizes action to address health problems that respect no borders and that, in many cases, jeopardize the sustainability of health systems. From its Washington, D.C., headquarters, 27 country offices and three specialized centers in the region, PAHO promotes evidence-based decision-making to improve and promote health as a driver of sustainable development.

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). Other 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.

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