Job Posting: 13/Mar/2026 Closure Date: 03/Apr/2026, 4:59:00 PM Organizational Unit: OIG Job Type: Staff position Type of Requisition: Professional Grade Level: P-2 Primary Location: Italy-Rome Duration: Fixed-term: two years with possibility of extension Post Number: 2010958 and 2010959 CCOG Code: 1A21 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device - __________________________________________________ - FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture: - Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply: - Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values: - FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination: - FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations._ The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for _better production_, _better nutrition_, _a better environment,_ and _a better life_, leaving no one behind. This Vacancy Announcement is issued to fill two identical positions within the same organizational unit Organizational Setting In accordance with its Charter, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) provides oversight of FAO's programmes and operations through internal audit and investigation. The Internal Audit Branch of OIG carries out assurance and advisory activities designed to add value and improve the Organization's operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. The Branch conducts its work in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), including the Code of Ethics and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and adopted by the Internal Audit Services of the United Nations agencies. The Branch consists of two units, both headed by a Senior Auditor (Head of Unit): Audit Assurance Unit and Audit Advisory and Professional Practices Unit. Internal audit staff rotate between the two units. The post is located in the Internal Audit Branch within the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. Reporting Lines The Internal Auditor reports to the Senior Auditor (Head of Unit), of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Technical Focus Internal auditing. Key Results The planning and execution of audit engagements at headquarters and/or field operations with the aim to provide independent and objective assurance and advice to the Director-General, the Oversight Advisory Committee and the FAO Governing Bodies that the programmes and operations of the Organization are carried out with due regard to economy, efficiency, effectiveness and ethics. Key Functions - Participates in and/or provides specialist expertise to multidisciplinary audit teams and/or project, programme and operational reviews. - Plans and conducts audit engagements, from the initial planning, information gathering and interview stages to the final analysis and report writing stages, in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and OIG internal audit procedures. - Prepares using TeamMate, electronic working papers that support audit observations and recommendations. - Prepares clear and concise draft reports and presents audit results and recommendations orally to the Inspector General and FAO management. - Participates in capacity development activities and provides on-the job training to other internal audit staff. - Provides support in developing and/or enhancing internal audit tools and techniques for improved effectiveness of internal audit engagements. - Contributes to maintaining and updating the FAO Internal Audit Manual. - Performs other duties as required. ___________________________________________________ CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements - Three years of relevant experience in an organization using modern auditing, accounting, management and/or information systems techniques (e.g. internal audit department in the public or private sector, or an auditing or management consulting firm). - Working knowledge (proficien