Junior Officer – Quality Management and Internal Control Unit

Junior Officer – Quality Management and Internal Control Unit

World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)

Location: Paris, France

Apply by: 22 Jun 2026

Positioning and reporting

Under the authority of the Director General and direct supervision of the Head of the Quality Management and Internal Control Unit.

Job purpose

The Junior Officer supports the strengthening of the organisation's internal control and quality management system. He/she assists in coordinating internal and external audits, monitoring recommendations, and contributing to awareness-raising and continuous improvement initiatives.

Missions and activities

• Contribute to the implementation of internal control activities and the monitoring of existing processes
• Support the management of the organisation's document inventory
• Identify procedures and frameworks that need updating or further development
• Support the preparation of Audit Committee meetings

• Support the coordination of external audits related to donor-funded projects
• Support the update of the audit recommendations follow‑up, in coordination with relevant teams
• Contribute to the preparation of the European Commission Pillar Assessment

• Support the conduct of internal audits
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the internal audit methodology

• Contribute to the development of awareness-raising materials on internal control for teams
• Participate in initiatives aimed at strengthening the culture of internal control within the organization.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Audit, Finance, Management Control, International Relations, Law, or a related field.
• Initial professional experience or internships in audit, finance, internal control or compliance.
• Previous experience in an international organisation, NGO, public institution or consultancy.

• Experience in external audits, internal audits, reporting processes, or donor‑funded projects is an advantage.

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Working knowledge of a second official language of WOAH (French or Spanish) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with collaborative document management tools.
• Knowledge of donor rules and regulations.
• Good understanding of organisational processes and ability to develop and draft formal documentation (SOPs, guidelines, policies, regulatory documents).

• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills.
• Professional discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.

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