Job Title: Internal Auditor – Technical
Organisation: Uganda
National Roads Authority (UNRA)
National Roads Authority (UNRA)
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Audit
Manager
Manager
About UNRA:
Uganda National Roads Authority
has received funding from the World Bank to undertake road
has received funding from the World Bank to undertake road
development for the Albertine
Region, North Eastern Road Network Maintenance Project and also to strengthen
the Directorate of Internal Audit.
Region, North Eastern Road Network Maintenance Project and also to strengthen
the Directorate of Internal Audit.
Job Summary: The
Internal Auditor – Technical will be responsible for preparing and
Internal Auditor – Technical will be responsible for preparing and
implementation of technical
audit plans for maintenance and development projects while taking due regard of
UNRA processes and procedures as well as best practices with a view to
determine whether there is Value for Money. The performance of the post holder
is reflected in the effective and timely execution of technical and other audit
assignments in the Directorate of Internal Audit.
audit plans for maintenance and development projects while taking due regard of
UNRA processes and procedures as well as best practices with a view to
determine whether there is Value for Money. The performance of the post holder
is reflected in the effective and timely execution of technical and other audit
assignments in the Directorate of Internal Audit.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares
and regularly updates technical audit guidelines and procedures
that will cover all aspects of the project cycle from project inception,
technical studies, procurement, supervision, crosscutting issues
and implementation. - Performs
planned and ad hoc inspections of road works and monitor compliance with
standards and procedures and makes recommendations for corrective actions. - Analyses
data and relevant information (including audit leads) on UNRA processes
and procedures, and monitor that corrective and preventive actions are
undertaken particularly with regard to none and/or under performance. This
also includes identification of cardinal activities for detailed technical
audits. - Intuitively
reviews ongoing contracts for services and works to determine compliance
with contract agreements, quality of deliverables and adherence to the
applicable policies, rules, regulations and laws. - Actively
engages with UNRA Staff, contractors and consultants to define and inform
them of scope of technical audits. - Examines
on a regular and ad-hoc basis financial documents, statements, records and
other reports, relating to ongoing works projects for their accuracy,
prudence and Value for Money. - Recommends
improvements in performance of works projects in order to improve
efficiency and effectiveness. - Performs
such other related duties as may be signed by the Audit Manager, from time
to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
applicant must hold a degree in Civil Engineering obtained from a
recognized institution of higher learning. A post graduate qualification
related to highway engineering would be an added advantage. - The
person must at least be a corporate member of a recognized professional
engineering body (Attach copies of the certificate of membership as
proof). - A
minimum of five years’ road sector experience is required including
preparation, feasibility, design and implementation of road development
and maintenance projects. - Any
previous technical audit experience/ monitoring of road projects will be
an added advantage.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send
their applications accompanied by:
their applications accompanied by:
- A
capability statement detailing the applicant’s general qualifications,
adequacy for the post and illustrated personal experience; - Copies
of testimonials (the applicant must endorse on each copy of the submitted
testimonials); - Detailed
curriculum vitae duly signed by the applicant on each and every page and
showing previous positions held; - Current
salary; - Three
referees; and - Postal
addresses and day telephone contacts of applicant should be submitted to:
The Executive Director
Uganda National Roads Authority
(UNRA)
(UNRA)
Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nakasero
P.O. Box 28487
Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 31st October 2014 by 17:00 Hours.
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