Head of Audit Quality & Professional Practices

UNICEF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF seeks a Chief (Professional Practices) to lead the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme, ensuring audit quality, methodology, and professional standards across UNICEF’s global operations.

The role drives strategic audit priorities, analytics, and capability development, aligning with UNICEF’s risk profile and stakeholder expectations. Advanced degree and 10+ years in internal audit are required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional internal audit experience.
• Experience leading QAIP, audit methodologies, and risk-based planning in a large international organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and govern the QAIP, ensuring alignment with Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Oversee development of audit universe, risk-based planning frameworks, and strategic audit priorities.
• Manage audit performance analytics, findings, and trends to drive insights and improvements.
• Direct enhancement of audit methodologies, policies, and professional practices.
• Oversee governance and optimization of digital audit tools and data analytics.
• Develop and implement capability development and training within the Internal Audit Section.

Skills

Leadership

Audit Quality Assurance

Risk Management

Audit Methodology

Strategic Planning

Performance Measurement

Data Analytics

Digital Audit Tools

Innovation

Stakeholder Management

Professional Standards Interpretation

Capability Development

Education

Advanced university degree

Tools

Digital audit tools

Job description

UNICEF seeks a Chief (Professional Practices) to lead the Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme, ensuring audit quality, methodology, and professional standards across UNICEF’s global operations.

The role drives strategic audit priorities, analytics, and capability development, aligning with UNICEF’s risk profile and stakeholder expectations. Advanced degree and 10+ years in internal audit are required.