Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is a regional economic grouping made up of 21 Member States with an estimated population of 560 million people. COMESA was established in 1994 to succeed the Preferential Trade Area (PTA) for Eastern and Southern Africa that had been in existence since 1981. Recognized as one of the building blocs of the African Economic Community under the Abuja Treaty and the AU Constitutive Act, COMESA’s principal focus is outward-oriented with the vision of promoting regional integration through trade development, investment promotion and sustainable utilization of natural resources for the mutual benefit of all the citizens of the region. More information can be obtained from the COMESA website www.comesa.int
JOB TITLE: Internal IT Auditor
GRADE: P2
SALARY SCALE: COM$ 39,743 – COM$ 50,076 per annum plus allowances
DIVISION: Internal Audit
DUTY STATION: COMESA Secretariat, Lusaka .

Under the supervision of the Chief Internal Auditor, the IT Internal Auditor shall perform the following duties:
General Duties
(a) The IT Internal Auditor shall be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the organization’s IT controls and risk management structures in operations, systems, policies, strategies and practices for the achievement of the organizational objectives. He/she shall equally evaluate the impact of financial and business practices and controls on IT resources.
(b) The IT Auditor shall also evaluate the effectiveness of the security of records and data. He/she shall carry out consultations with IT and business owners on IT controls to be deployed in new IT Projects.
Specific Duties
(a) Plan and conduct the following reviews: IT security; IT governance; and IT general and application controls;
(b) Assess existence, efficiency, and effectiveness of the IT control environment by directing control/process optimization;
(c) Review IT policies and procedures; perform evaluation of control design; and carry out assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls concerning IT processes and systems;
(d) Add value to and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the IT audits by leading best practices for standards and procedures;
(e) Keep abreast of emerging technologies within the IT environment and help in developing audit strategies to counter risks that might be associated with the application of such technologies;
(f) Support system and financial audit teams in achieving internal process improvement in non-IT areas; and
(g) Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Chief Internal Auditor.

Job Skills: Not Specified

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information System, or in other related discipline. Certifications such as CISA or CISSP.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
At least five years’ practical experience in IT Audits. (a) Proficiency in the requirements of the International Professional Practices Framework for Internal Auditing;
(b) Strong analytical skills and ability to effectively prioritize and coordinate multiple deliverables simultaneously;
(c) Strong ability to work effectively in a team and to communicate with both external and internal stakeholders; and
(d) Ability to work independently to produce desired results

Job Education Requirements: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Applications MUST be submitted through the Coordinating Ministries of the respective member States on the prescribed COMESA APPLICATION FORM which can be accessed at the following COMESA website: http://www.comesa.int  /, Opportunities, COMESA Job Application Format. Applications submitted directly to the Secretariat will not be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH EMAIL AND ALSO IN HARD COPIES
Accordingly, short-listed candidates by the Coordinating Ministries should reach the address below by the 21st August 2020 at least by 18.00 hours Lusaka time.
The Director of Human Resources and Administration
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
COMESA Centre
Ben Bella Road
P.O Box 30051
Lusaka, Zambia
Email: recruitment@comesa.int 

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