The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works to improve food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for better and more sustainable use of livestock. ILRI is a CGIAR research centre - part of a global research partnership for a food-secure future.Key Responsibilities Providing Assurance and Advisory Services- planning, monitoring, and quality review Actively participate in developing IITA’s risk-based annual internal audit plan with specific insights covering the hubs.       Lead all aspects of the planning of assigned audits and advisory engagements, including engagement-level risk assessments, determination of engagement objectives, scope and criteria. Prepare risk-based audit programs for assigned engagements for review and approval. Perform engagement procedures and prepare documentation of work done, ensuring they are of high quality and adequately support the achievement of the relevant audit objectives.         Prepare high-quality draft engagement reports, reflecting input and feedback from clients.          Follow up agreed action based on audit recommendations as and when they are due. Assist in preparing reports for the Senior Management Team or the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee.  Providing independent advisory services on approved requests. Participate /conduct special investigations as may be required. Maintaining a high-performing Internal Audit – improvement and innovation Ensure consistent development and implementation of the assurance approach and strategy. Act as a lead on various projects or actions to implement the Internal Audit improvement plan. Maintain high-quality work standards and remain current with the evolution of standards and practices. Management support and learning Ensure that relationships with all clients/ auditees across hubs remain strong through effective networking. Make effective recommendations to management on improving the control environment and the management of risks. Facilitate the sharing of knowledge and good practices. Liaise and work with external auditors and other assurance providers. Perform any other assigned duties. Requirements The ideal candidate should hold: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics or other relevant fields of study. Professional Internal Audit Certification i.e. CIA, CRMA, CISA, CFE or accounting certification CPA, ACCA or other related professional qualifications. At least 10 years’ progressively responsible experience in leading and delivering internal audit engagements of wide nature, including IT audits preferably in a comparable international organization. Experience in another directly relevant field such as enterprise risk management, assurance, evaluation of risks and internal control, IT will also be considered in lieu of audit experience. Experience in managing and developing staff. Experience in designing processes in conformance with IIA Standards. Knowledge of professional standards of internal auditing and recognized frameworks in relation to risk, control, and governance. Experience in using electronic audit work papers. Highly developed judgment and interpersonal skills to build trust, influence and collaborate with different stakeholders professionally and courteously regarding difficult and sensitive areas. Versatility to conduct a variety of audits for multiple stakeholders. Ability to work under pressure, to strict deadlines, and to undertake numerous tasks simultaneously. Uphold the highest ethical standards, inspiring trust and treating all people with respect and personal integrity, shaping an inclusive, diverse and open organizational culture. Ability to write clearly and concisely and to communicate and present effectively and confidently in English. Working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.