Call for Audit and Risk Committee Members
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Call for Audit and Risk Committee Members
Commonwealth Secretariat invites new members to join its Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee (the Committee) is appointed by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Board of Governors. The Committee is advisory and assists the Board of Governors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in regard to:
- The Commonwealth Secretariat’s system of internal control and risk management.
- The integrity of the Commonwealth Secretariat financial statements.
The Committee meets four times a year in London. Meetings are scheduled for three hours between 4 and 7 pm on a weekday. In addition, some preparatory work is required in advance of the meetings.
The appointment will initially be for a period of two years. The position is unpaid, but reasonable local travel expenses can be reimbursed.
This opportunity is open to individuals who are Commonwealth citizens residing in London. Applicants should be persons with significant experience in financial management, risk management, assurance processes, human resources, or IT management.
The Commonwealth Secretariat welcomes applications from all eligible people irrespective of gender, race, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability. For this opportunity, applicants from under-represented regions, Asia and Pacific, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates for this voluntary position should submit a copy of their CV and a covering letter via the online portal.
Closing date for applications is 2 February 2025.
About us
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.
It is home to 2.5 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 33 of our members are small states, including many island nations.
Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter.
The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022.
Vision & mission
The Commonwealth Secretariat is the intergovernmental organisation that supports member countries to achieve the Commonwealth's aims of development, democracy and peace.
We:
- are a voice for small and vulnerable states
- champion young people
- promote justice and human rights
- address threats like climate change, debt and inequality
- help grow economies and boost trade
- support decision-makers to make good laws and deliver policies
- help strengthen governance and build inclusive public institutions
- provide technical help and training
- send experts and observers to countries to give impartial advice and help solve national problems
- provide systems, software and research for managing resources.
Our vision
To help create and sustain a Commonwealth that is mutually respectful, resilient, peaceful and prosperous and that cherishes equality, diversity and shared values.
Our mission
We support member governments, and partner with the broader Commonwealth family and others, to improve the well-being of all Commonwealth citizens and to advance their shared interests globally.
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