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Advisor on External Auditing - Malawi/Lilongwe
JOB-ID: 25757
JOB-ID: 25757
Field of activity
Despite progress made, the Malawian Government still faces big challenges in the field of public finance. The mechanisms for accountability in particular need to be strengthened. For example, institutions such as the Parliament and the National Audit Office are not independent and their organisational structures and work procedures require improvement. Furthermore, the areas of financial management, contract management, budget implementation, internal auditing, tax administration and accountability are of great importance when it comes to improving public finances. The project Strengthening Public Financial and Economic Management in Malawi (PFEM), which is being implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), provides advisory services with a holistic approach, i.e. it cooperates with institutions involved in both the income and expenditure sides of the budget. It also supports various institutions and civil society in improving transparency and public accountability. The project aims to support key players in the public finance system (the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, the Office of the President and the National Audit Office) as they improve their effectiveness, transparency and accountability.
Your tasks
- Managing the technical and organisational implementation of the project in coordination with the project manager in the areas of external auditing, internal auditing and accountability including management of staff;
- Steering the supporting services in the area of external auditing including internal results monitoring;
- Consulting on technical, process and strategy-related matters relating to the legal framework, independence, personnel, finances and the organisation chart of the National Audit Office;
- Supporting regional and international cooperation (African Organisation of English-speaking Supreme Audit Institutions AFROSAI-E, the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions INTOSAI) on peer reviews and on-the-job training in the application of the INTOSAI international standards (ISSAIs);
- Supporting the introduction of quality controls and a follow-up system of audits by the National Audit Office;
- Holding training courses and workshops;
- Supporting the implementation of pilot audits (e.g. on revenues, procurement and parastatal organisations) applying the auditing manuals on regularity and performance audit;
- Supporting the establishment of cooperative relations between the National Audit Office and important offices such as the Central Internal Audit Unit, Internal Audit Units, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, the Chief Secretary/Office of the President, etc.;
- Conceptual design and steering for implementing dialogue forums.
Your profile
- You have a university degree in one of the following disciplines: law, economics, economic/social sciences;
- Technical expertise in public financial management and external auditing, plus proven experience in technical and strategic consulting;
- Practical experience as an auditor or an employee at a Supreme Audit Institution would be an advantage;
- In-depth knowledge of international auditing standards and current international developments in auditing, budget law and accounting;
- Several years of experience in development cooperation;
- A good knowledge of international organisations in the field of auditing (INTOSAI, AFROSAI);
- Very good knowledge of project management, ideally in the African context;
- Excellent social competence and negotiating skills;
- Outstanding networking skills;
- A high frustration threshold.
Further information: http://j.mp/GIZ25757
