Quality Assurance Officer (Global Assurance Hub)

| Job Description - Quality Assurance Officer (Global Assurance Hub) (2602113) Quality Assurance Officer (Global Assurance Hub)-(2602113)Grade:P2Contractual Arrangement:Fixed-term appointmentContract Duration (Years, Months, Days):2 years## Job Posting:Sep 25, 2026, 2:52:10 AM## Closing Date:Oct 16, 2026, 5:59:00 PM## Primary Location:France-Lyon## Organization:HQ/FNM Finance BOS## Schedule:Full-timeIMPORTANT NOTICE:Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.## OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMMEThe Department of Finance's objectives are to support Country Offices, Regional Offices and Headquarters in all financial matters to ensure precise and timely services to colleagues throughout the Organization, including hosted entities. Financial services include Treasury, investments, Staff Health Insurance, pension and other insurances. To set financial policy, issue annual financial statements and manage WHO external audit; to maintain transparency, accountability and trust in WHO by all stakeholders. To provide the best customer service possible, facilitating access to benefit entitlements for the WHO family worldwide and efficient processing of all related benefits using innovative technology.## DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES- Assist with country risk assessments and preparing the annual global assurance plan based on risk assessments for both spot checking of POs and in-country assurance activities.  - Support assurance activities to ensure a harmonized approach to assurance activities is applied across the organization as well as ensuring effective knowledge sharing amongst colleagues across WHO working on harmonized assurance activities.  - Review sample (based on risk assessment) of draft assurance reports prepared at the regional level prior to finalization and submission to management.  - Monitor assurance activities conducted in the regions and prepare statistics and global monitoring reports for submission to regional compliance officers/ committees and FNM.  - Review and clearance of Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) -Grant LOA reports. - Regular and frequent communication with regional counterparts is essential to ensure seamless collaboration with regional quality assurance colleagues and other colleagues to ensure full adherence to harmonized assurance activities globally.  - Provide input into the revision of relevant polices/ processes/ tools based on findings with regard to how they relate to quality assurance.  - Perform all other related duties as assigned including special reviews, analyses and other tasks assigned by GAH Team Lead.  - Data Analysis & Exception Management : review, reconcile and analyze expenditure data accurately recorded in the system.  - Investigate discrepancies, summarize findings, and escalate recurring issues to the Finance Supervisor for further root cause analysis and senior management review. ## REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS### EducationEssential: - A first university degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Auditing or other relevant field.  - Professional Certification in auditing /accounting, such as Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant.Desirable: Advanced University degree (Master's) in one of the above-mentioned areas.### ExperienceEssential: - A minimum of two years of experience in auditing, internal control, risk management or financial management.  - Experience in assessing internal controls.Desirable: - Audit experience with an international public accounting firm.  - Experience working in an international organization.  - Public sector experience.  - Demonstrated exposure at the international level. ### Skills- Sound knowledge and skills in the area of quality assurance, risk management and internal control principles, tools and techniques and their application.  - Sound knowledge and skills in the area of financial management, audit, internal control mechanism and accounting.  - Excellent written and oral communication skills, with proven ability to produce high-quality reports for decision makers; strong sense of impartiality and objectivity.  - Good analytical skills.  - Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deal effectively with various internal/external partners on complex and sensitive matters.  - Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.  - Maturity of judgment, tact, integrity and discretion. ### WHO Competencies- Teamwork - Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences - Communication - Producing results - Knowing and managing yourself ### Use of Language SkillsEssential: Expert knowledge of English.Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.## REMUNERATIONWHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 56,046 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2475 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.## ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- Staff members separated due to the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will receive special consideration according to the applicable regulatory framework. - This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level. - Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. - A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. - In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link:http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. - According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. - Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and eManual. - The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment. - Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. - WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. - WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. - Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodat