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The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is a Specialized Institution of the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) established by the Authority of Head of States and Governments of ECOWAS Member States to ensure the integration of the national power system operations into a unified regional electricity market in order to provide the citizens of ECOWAS Member States with a regular, stable and reliable electricity supply at affordable costs, over the medium to long term. This aims to encourage industrialisation, improve Health and Education, Reduce Poverty, Create Employment Opportunities, etc…
The Headquarters of the WAPP General Secretariat is based in Cotonou, Republic of Benin.
The WAPP Secretariat, in view of achieving its global vision, intends to increase its staffing by filling the following job vacancy:
Division/Section: |
Internal Audit |
Position Title: |
Internal Audit Officer |
Position Type |
International Recruitment |
Contract Type |
Permanent |
Open to: |
All interested |
Location: |
Cotonou, Benin |
Reports to: |
Finance Committee |
Subordinates: |
N/A |
Job Summary:
The Internal Audit Officer will ensure compliance with WAPP Secretariat’s processes and procedures, provide assurance of the reliability and integrity of information provided to stakeholders, reinforce internal controls as well as serve as WAPP’s point of contact for external parties on audit issues related to WAPP.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications Required
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field. A professional qualification in accounting is highly desirable. An advance degree in addition to the earlier mentioned qualification is an added advantage.
Years’ Experience: 8 or more (or an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Language
Fluent in English or French (oral and editorial) and working knowledge of the other
Particular Conditions of Work:
Possible extended working hours
Age
Candidates should not be over 50 years old at the point of recruitment.
Remuneration:
The position is on Grade P4 of the WAPP Secretariat Pay Scale. The starting point will depend on the qualifications and experience of the incumbent. The WAPP Secretariat offers a competitive compensation package comparable to those offered by similar regional/international organizations.
Equal Opportunities:
Applicant MUST be an ECOWAS member state citizen. WAPP is an equal opportunity employer that offers equal chances to men and women. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. Both internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application:
Application for this position shall be recieved from 25th November 2019 to 24th January 2020 included. The vacancy will close on the 24th January 2020 at 06:00pm, Benin local time (GMT +1).