Senior Advisor (Internal Audit Advisory Services) (P)

Job Description

Job Identification (Reference Number):  17482
Position Title: Advisory Manager
Duty Station City: Geneva
Duty Station Country: Switzerland
Grade: P-4
Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Closing date: 08 January 2026

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

                1.        Internal candidates

                2.        Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

Context

The Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIO) reports to the Director General and is responsible for internal audit, advisory, investigations, and evaluations services. OIO provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls. 

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director, Internal Audit Division, the Senior Advisor (Internal Audit Advisory Services) will be responsible and accountable for primarily leading advisory projects end-to-end, from the diagnostic assessment to the definition of improvement opportunities and change initiatives and producing proposals and recommendations for Senior Management’s consideration. 

The Senior Advisor (Internal Audit Advisory Services) will implement best practice project and change management to support and drive effective decision making. The Senior Advisor (Internal Audit Advisory Services) will facilitate the input and buy-in of key stakeholders across different levels and across functions at IOM. 

The Senior Advisor (Internal Audit Advisory Services) is expected to be impact-oriented, solution-driven, and able to work with multi-disciplinary teams in a diverse environment. They are expected to have a very collaborative attitude and strong client orientation, as well as people management skills.

Responsibilities

1. Provide expert support and advice to the Deputy Director, Internal Audit Division in developing a proactive pipeline of advisory services to be undertaken.
2. Develop a methodology, tools, and plan for the advisory practice.
3. Plan and manage advisory services at the IOM Headquarters in line with industry standards.
4. Ensure that their own and their team’s advisory reports are written succinctly, clearly, and provide insightful recommendations for senior management.
5. Lead various other advisory services such as knowledge sharing, capacity building projects, and assist Senior Management in playing an active role in various internal forums.
6. Apply best practice project management principles and facilitate change management among different stakeholder groups.
7. Manage and lead the team in delivering advisory and special assignments, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with organizational objectives. 
8. Provide strategic, expert advice and guidance to the team working on special advisory projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivery of high-quality outputs. 
9. Provide technical appraisal and expert guidance to supervisors of staff involved in advisory projects, ensuring that feedback supports quality and compliance with organizational standards. 
10. Provide guidance and support for team’s professional development especially with regards to training and coaching in advisory/consulting methodology.
11. Work with the Deputy Director, Internal Audit Division to identify potential targets for value-add advisory reviews focused on improving effectiveness, efficiency, and economy.
12. Deliver a number of advisories per year and provide quality advisory reports.
13. Ensure advisory services are delivered on time and within the budget.
14. Manage the engagement with key stakeholders throughout the advisory review.
15. Manage the follow up of the advisory recommendations.
16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or other related fields from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• At least seven years (nine years for Bachelor’s Degree holders) of professional experience, including several years in a supervisory or managerial capacity overseeing advisory teams, preferably in management consulting companies;
• Experience interacting with Executive-level management and Board-level stakeholders;
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of experienced professionals in a multi-cultural setting;
• Demonstrated experience managing and delivering on timelines with tight deadlines and across disciplines;
• Significant experience preparing high-quality, professional documents for senior audiences;
• At least seven years (nine years for Bachelor’s Degree holders) of  top tier Strategy Consulting experience and/or experience in a management consulting/strategy team within an international organization - including experience in transformations, organizational effectiveness, operating model reviews, and/or strategy projects; and,
• Experience working with multiple sectors, such as United Nations, international organizations, governments, civil society and the private sector.

Skills

• Project management and change management expertise with the ability to deliver impactful changes;
• Evidence of effective and successful stakeholder management at operational and management levels within an organization; and,
• Proven success in collaboration, teamwork and knowledge sharing.

Language

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French,  Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
•  Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2

•  Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
•  Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
•  Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
•  Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
•  Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. 
   

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station's country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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