VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Desert Locust Control Organization for Eastern Africa (DLCO-EA) is a Regional Organization established in 1962 by an International Convention signed by the Governments of Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Its mandate is to control Migratory Pests in the Region.
The DLCO-EA invites applications from the nationals of the contracting Members States for the following post:
▪ Job Title: Internal Auditor
▪ Job classification: Professional staff
▪ Terms of Appointment : 3 years Contract (Renewable)
▪ Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
▪ Report to: Director
1 Salary and Benefits: Salary and benefits package according to the Organization’s salary structure. and other benefits as per the organization’s Service Regulations which include: housing allowance, cost of living allowance, education allowance for four children under the age of 21, home leave travel, 36 working days of annual leave, 10% indemnity fund entitlements and health insurance
2 Job Summary: The Internal Auditor is responsible for developing and implementing a system of Internal Audit and review in accordance to accepted International Standards. The Internal Auditor is expected to provide value added service and supports to improve the systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control and
governance processes. The Officer will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and sound judgement. He/she may be required to perform other duties which may be delegated by the Director.
3 Duties and Responsibilities
i. Prepares and with the Director’s approval executes an Internal Audit Program for each financial year employing accepted internal audit techniques and standards.
ii. Periodically reviews existing financial services, stores, fixed and movable assets as well as accounting procedures in consultation with the Director and recommends changes as necessary.
iii. Determines the reliability and accuracy of financial and administrative data produced and the effectiveness of internal check and control systems.
iv. Reviews the master index system for all capital items and the valuation of all fixed and movable assets produced at the end of each financial year.
v. Examines and reports on financial and cost accounting returns of the Organization to confirm compliance with standard procedures. Audits all revenues, in particular, contributions from Member States and donors.
vi. Carries out test checks on periodic returns from all designated reporting units.
vii. Prepares regular, periodic and special audit reports for the Director and the External Auditor
viii. Audits expenditures in relation to approved programs and allocated funds and reports deviations to the Director.
ix. Conducts periodic spot checks on the inventory of stores ledgers and other records to ensure that stores accounting procedures are being adhered to.
x. Carries out management audits of the Divisions.
4 Qualifications And Competencies
a) A minimum of an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s Degree in Accounting from a recognized University will be an added advantage)
b) Relevant certification with a recognized professional body (CPA, ACCA, CA, CIA, etc.).
c) A minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in finance or audit.
d) Ability to work in harmony with people of different national and cultural background is highly desirable.
e) Should be between 35 to 50 years of age.
f) Proven ability to produce high quality written reports
g) Ability to effectively communicate with finance and non-finance staff
h) Ability to work with minimum supervision
i) Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
How to apply
To apply, download the Application Form on www.dlco-ea.org/careers/ and submit
electronically the filled application forms together with a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of
Certificates and Testimonials to the email addresses provided below by 20
February, 2025.
Email to: careers@dlco-ea.org
Copy to: director@dlco-ea.org and berhane.asgedom@dlco-ea.org
