SNKE – Audit 10 – Audit Quality Assurance Expert
On-site · Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Summary
SNKE – Audit 10 supports OFAG in strengthening Audit Quality Assurance by developing a Quality Assurance Manual (QAM) and Working Papers (WPs), delivering training on QA and ISQM/ISSAI standards, and guiding the redevelopment of OFAG QAM (Version 2026) with consideration of the Ethiopian context. The engagement includes designing training modules, conducting a 1-week training for ~30 attendees, developing QAM/WPs, creating dissemination materials, and delivering two 1-week classroom trainings (total 60 participants) plus an end-of-assignment report. The assignment is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with in-country and remote missions totaling up to 62 working days. Required collaboration with KE3 (TFU) and OFAG, and alignment with ISSAI/ISQM/ISSAI standards and related manuals and frameworks.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced academic degree in Quality Management/Accounting/Audit/Finance
- Professional Accounting qualification (IFAC Member Bodies and Associates) is a plus
- Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in understanding audit standards, advising on policies and procedures by developing quality assurance manuals and audit manuals/guidelines/handbooks (financial/compliance/performance) and relevant tools, templates, checklists and working papers
- Experience in conducting training and capacity building on quality assurance and audits standard/policies/procedures
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in Quality Management, Quality Assurance and Audit assignments in SAIs
- Understanding of public financial management (PFM) reforms in the context of Ethiopia and/or other African countries demonstrated by previous activity
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analysis, written and oral communication with senior directors/managers and technical staffs, and ICT methods used
- Ability to advise senior directors/managers and train and mentor government staff
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft tools, in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills in English
- Excellent coordination and interpersonal skills, experience working with multiple projects
- Ability to work independently as well as within teams
- Strong motivation and ability to work and deliver on time
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