About Us

Ethio-BioPharma Enterprise (EBPE) is Ethiopia’s state-owned pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprise, established to build the nation’s capacity to manufacture vaccines, essential medicines, diagnostics, medical supplies and other healthcare technologies locally. Operating under EIH, EBPE is developing an integrated pharmaceutical campus at the Kilinto Special Economic Zone in Addis Ababa, co-locating multiple manufacturing units that share infrastructure, talent, and corporate services.

Job Summary

The Internal Audit officer  is responsible for conducting independent, objective evaluations of EthioBiopharma’s operations to ensure economy, efficiency, and effectiveness (the 3 Es).

The role focuses on auditing the performance of vaccine, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic manufacturing projects, ensuring that resources are utilized optimally to achieve strategic goals. This includes assessing the performance of construction projects, procurement cycles, and operational workflows against national and international benchmarks (EFDA, WHO PQ), while providing high-level recommendations to improve organizational impact and risk management

Job Requirements

Education:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or with related field of study

• Certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or ACCA/CPA is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Masters: minimum 8 years of experience in performance auditing, internal audit, or operational management.

• Bachelors: minimum 10 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical or manufacturing sector is highly desirable.

Salary : As per the Organization's Scale

Duties and Responsibilities

Performance Audit Planning & Strategy

• Leads the development of the annual performance audit plan using a risk-based approach, focusing on high-value areas such as vaccine production yields, procurement of critical raw materials, and facility construction timelines.

• Defines audit objectives, scope, and criteria derived from Ethio Biopharma’s strategic goals and international pharmaceutical industry standards.

• Conducts preliminary surveys of manufacturing and administrative processes to identify areas of potential waste, redundancy, or operational bottlenecks

Operational & Project Auditing

• Evaluates the Efficiency of manufacturing lines and laboratory services, analyzing whether the output (vaccines/diagnostics) is maximized relative to the inputs (man-hours, raw materials, energy).

• Assesses the Economy of large-scale projects, including the construction of the manufacturing plant and the acquisition of high-tech medical equipment, to ensure the enterprise receives the best value for its investment.

• Audits the Effectiveness of internal programs, such as staff capacity building and technology transfer initiatives, to determine if they are meeting intended organizational outcomes.

Compliance & Quality Integration

1. Collaborates with the GMP and Regulatory teams to audit the performance of quality management systems, ensuring that compliance activities are integrated efficiently without causing unnecessary operational delays.

2. Reviews the performance of the supply chain, specifically focusing on the cold chain integrity and the timely distribution of biological products

Reporting and Strategic Recommendations

• Prepares comprehensive performance audit reports that highlight findings, identify root causes of performance gaps, and offer actionable strategic recommendations.

• Conducts follow-up audits to ensure that management has implemented agreed-upon corrective actions to improve operational performance.

• Submits quarterly and annual performance summary reports to the CEO and Audit Committee, providing a high-level view of the enterprise's operational health.

Authority

• Unrestricted Access: The Internal Audit officer is authorized to have full, free, and unrestricted access to all enterprise functions, records, property, and personnel relevant to the performance of the audit.

• Independent Reporting: Authorized to report significant performance failures and risks directly to the CEO and the Board Audit Committee without interference.

• Observation: Authorized to attend project management meetings and observe manufacturing processes for the purpose of evidence gathering.

Effort required

• Mental Effort: Requires exceptional analytical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data. High concentration is needed for data triangulation and identifying systemic inefficiencies.

• Physical Effort: Generally professional office conditions, but requires periodic site visits to manufacturing zones, warehouses, and construction sites, involving walking and standing during facility walkthroughs

Reports to: This positions reports to the CEO

  Additional Provisions

• Ethio-BioPharma Enterprise reserves the right to assign additional duties consistent with the nature and level of this position

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of Performance Audit standards (ISSAI) and the "3 Es" framework.

• Strong understanding of project management and procurement processes in a regulated environment.

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken) for drafting complex analytical reports.

• Advanced proficiency in data analytics tools and Excel for performance trend analysis

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking & Systemic Analysis: Ability to look beyond financial figures to understand the operational "big picture" of a vaccine manufacturing enterprise.

• Critical Inquiry & Objective Judgment: A high degree of professional skepticism and the ability to form conclusions based on evidence rather than assumptions.

• Persuasive Communication: Skill in articulating complex audit findings to executive leadership in a way that drives constructive organizational change.

• Professional Integrity & Confidentiality: Absolute adherence to ethical standards, ensuring that sensitive manufacturing and financial data are handled with total discretion.

• Risk Sensitization: Ability to identify subtle operational risks that could impact the enterprise's ability to meet WHO PQ or EFDA regulatory requirements

How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their updated CV and cover letter and copies of their Credentials(testimonials of education and work experiences) in PDF format via email: ebpe@ethiobiopharma.et

Note: Please indicate '' Internal Auditor Officer'' in the subject line of your email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be considered.

Female candidates are encouraged

Job Requirements Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or with related field of study with relevant work experience How to Apply Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their updated CV and cover letter and copies of their Credentials(testimonials of education and work experiences) in PDF format via email: ebpe@ethiobiopharma.et Note: Please indicate '' Internal Auditor Officer'' in the subject line of your email.