OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL

The Federal Government of Somalia

1. Job title: Special Assistant to the Auditor General

2. Location: Office of the Auditor General Somalia

3. Contract period: 2 years

4. Compensation: Negotiable based on qualifications and experience

Background

The Office of the Auditor General of the Federal Republic of Somalia (OAGS) is responsible for auditing all the federal government institutions and the independent enterprises provided with a public-private partnership. The office has about 100 staff and is located in Villa Somalia, Mogadishu. The Special Assistant to the Auditor General is a key position enabling overall communication and coordination in the office. The person will collaborate closely with the AG and the Strategic Support Unit.

Roles and responsibilities

• Serves as focal point for the Executive Office, AG.
• Manages the daily calendar and schedule of the Executive Office.
• Conducts review and analysis of key documentation for the AG when needed.
• Drafts correspondence, notes-to-the-file, speeches, reports, presentations, etc. for the AG
• Attends meetings and travels with the AG, as needed, on official visits.
• Provides support for internal and external meetings, such as by
  • preparing necessary presentation materials
  • inviting and organizing meetings
  • chairing and facilitating meetings where appropriate
  • distributing minutes
  • documenting and following up on important actions and decisions
• Organizes, attends, and participates in stakeholder meetings, such as with World Bank, IDI, and European Union.
• Coordinates special projects:
  • Maintains and monitors project plans in coordination with relevant parties, i.e., Planning & Performance Unit in the OAG, World Bank & EU Project Coordinators from Ministry of Finance.
  • Also keeps up project schedules, work hours, budgets, and expenditures.
  • Ensures project deadlines are met.
• Creates a project management calendar for fulfilling each goal and objective.
• Provides administrative support for the AG as needed, including travel arrangements.