VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Internal Audit Agency (IAA) is an Autonomous Integrity Institution established by an Act of Legislature with the mandate to establish, direct and control Internal Audit Functions across all branches of government including the Executive, Legislative & Judiciary. As a result of government transition, vacancies have been created in the Internal Audit Agency that need to be refilled. In view of the aforesaid, IAA invites interested applicants for the various positions stated below. As an Integrity Institution, candidates for any position in the IAA are required to be of high ethical standing and uphold the IFAC Code of conducts for professional accountants & auditors. These include Integrity, Confidentiality, Objectivity, Professional Competence & Due Care, and Professional Behavior. GENERAL INFORMATION Job Title Executive Director for Administration Reports to Deputy Director General for Administration Replace by Human Resources Director Department Department of Administration Division/Section/Unit/Office Office of the Executive Director for Administration Employment Status Full-Time Working Conditions Conducive Working Environment Effective Date August 5, 2024 CONTACT AND RELATIONSHIP Internal Contact Work areas (Sections, Units, and Offices) in Audit and Administration Departments External Contact MACs, donors/development partners, and other stakeholders Supervises Work areas in the Administration Department BASIC FUNCTION The Executive Director for Administration shall lead, oversee, and direct personnel responsible for the Agency’s administrative function and coordinate with Executive Directors of other departments. Activities shall include managing administrative staff, guiding administrative operations, supervising the disbursements of funds, monitoring budgets, improving information systems, overseeing human resources requirements, updating senior executives, and developing and implementing operating plans. The Director shall be tasked with coordinating daily operational functions, streamlining management systems, supervising heads of work areas in the Administration Department, and improving efficiency. The Director shall be results-driven and ethical, with strong leadership skills, analytical and strategic thinking abilities, ability to multi-task, and excellent interpersonal skills to manage and improve the efficiency of the Agency’s operations. The Director shall streamline operations, ensure that administrative functions run smoothly, eliminate wastage, and improve the Agency’s financial standing through accurate expenditure monitoring and budget forecasting. The Director shall focus on strategic planning, harmonizing operations, and improving the Agency and employees’ performances. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervisory Responsibilities: In consideration with the Deputy Director General for Administration, the Executive Director for Administration shall: Have direct supervision over all organizational sections and units within the Department of Administration Direct and oversee all administrative personnel. Supervise the conduct of performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. Duties and Responsibilities: The Executive Director for Administration shall: Oversee day-to-day operations of the Administration Department. Collaborate with all management staff to identify and deliver the required administrative support for the Agency. Supervise the development, maintenance & effective implementation of the Agency’s administrative, financial, and operating policies. Ensure that the Agency complies with applicable laws and regulations for its administrative and financial operations. Represent the Agency on key administrative decision-making engagements. Collaborate with other management staff to draft and implement annual administrative work plans. Oversee the hiring, placement training and development of staff. Play leading role