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Job Title:    Specialist Trainee – Civil Engineering (8 Job Placements)

Organisation: Office of the Auditor General (OAG)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

 

About US:

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is the supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of Uganda mandated under Article 163 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda to audit and report on the Public Accounts of Uganda and of all public offices, including the Courts, the Central and Local Government Administrations, Universities and Public Institutions of like nature and any Public Corporations or other bodies or organizations established by an Act of Parliament. The Constitutional mandate of the OAG is amplified by the National Audit Act, 2008 which has among other things enhanced the financial and operational independence of the Auditor General.

 

Job Summary:  The Specialist Trainee – Civil Engineering will conduct Specialized Value for Money Audits in Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Projects and Public sector organizations’ processes, procedures and systems to evaluate cost effectiveness, risk management, governance and internal controls, to establish Value For Money and public accountability and responsiveness to service delivery so as to ensure adherence to government policies and procedures, national laws and standards to meet organizational strategic objectives and national governance standards.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Audit Planning and Execution

• Undertake risk profiling of public works infrastructure projects across Government Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Programmes
• Participate in the development of audit activity work plans, audit programs, audit plans and approaches for execution of all assigned Specialized Value for Money audits.
• Review documentation availed during the audit execution
• Undertake physical inspection of works, measurement of physical works, field tests and collection of material samples for laboratory testing on civil engineering projects
• Prepare complete audit working files and evidence files with all required documentation o Assess and evaluate financial risk, internal control risks and accounting transactions processes, related to public entities.
• Undertake risk assessment, analysis and propose mitigation measures through an understanding of the entity and its environment.

Prepare Audit reports

• Prepare the draft audit findings and respective proposed corrective and preventative actions for audits carried out.
• Prepare draft management letters/reports that meet the requirements of the OAG and International Standards.

Carry out Audit Verifications

• Carryout audit verifications on responses issued by auditees
• Prepare detailed draft audit verification reports
• Obtain sufficient and reliable information through inspection, observation, inquiries, and confirmation to provide a reasonable basis for an opinion regarding the activity or organisation under examination.
• Perform audit tests on the various components like expenditure, procurement, and revenue flows from government projects and programs in the respective field of audit.
• Assist in the development of verification schedules with the audited institutions.

Participate in Entry and Exit Meetings

• Attend entry and exit meetings for audit investigations.
• Document management responses, resolutions and minutes from entry and exit meetings.

Participate in Office Activities

• Participate in the preparation of terms of reference for outsourced audits
• Participate in the internal risk assessments process in the organisation.
• Under take any assigned or delegated activities by the Supervisor in relation to the audits.

Support to Oversight Committees of Parliament

• Participate in preparing audit briefs on audits reports issued.
• Support the Senior Specialist in providing guidance to the Parliament Oversight Committees during the discussion of the audit reports issued.
• Attend and document parliamentary hearings for oversight committees and take minutes in regard to discussion of completed audit reports

Performance Management for the Specialist Auditor

• Ensure strict adherence to OAG performance standards.
• Participate in development of individual performance plans for assigned audits.
• Implement the approved performance audit plan for every year.
• Complete appraisals for all assigned audits and tasks in the performance plan every year.

 

Key Performance Indicators:

• Gant Chart and activity work plan for audits assigned prepared.
• Timely and quality draft audit plans prepared and submitted to the Senior Specialist.
• Timely draft management letters/reports submitted to the Senior Specialist.
• Draft verification reports submitted to the Senior Specialist.
• Audit working papers and evidence files prepared/reviewed.
• Minutes of entry and exit meetings prepared on file.
• Minutes of Parliament Oversight Committee meetings prepared.
• Appraisal forms completed and submitted to the Senior Specialist

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Applicants should be Ugandans aged 30 years and below, holding a Bachelors (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering or related qualification from a recognized University or Institution of higher learning.
• At least three years of relevant working experience in a public or other reputable organisation/firms.
• Local legislation and regulatory framework governing the OAG
• Definitions in professional standards, codes, legislation guides and regulations
• The value and benefit of supreme audit institutions – making a difference to the lives of citizens
• Principles of transparency and accountability
• Digital Literacy skills
• Effective Communication skills
• Linguistic Analytical Ability
• Problem Solving Analytical Ability
• Logical Analytical Ability
• Planning and Organizing Skills

 

How to Apply:

Applications must be accompanied by:

• Detailed typed curriculum vitae which clearly supports the competencies required above.
• Copies of academic qualifications, professional training certificates and proof of employment history.
• Names of three (3) referees and their contacts.
• A recent passport size photograph attached to the application form.
• Applications must be made in triplicate and submitted with on OAG application form, Download Here.
• Applications received shall be acknowledged by the Office.

 

Applications must be addressed to:

The Auditor General

Office of the Auditor General

Audit House, Plot 2C, Apollo Kaggwa Road

P.O. Box 7083,

Kampala. Uganda

 

Deadline: 19^th December 2022

 

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