Canary Islands Court of Auditors - Chief Audit Technician Application Call

Overview

The Plenary of the Canary Islands Court of Auditors has approved a call for applications for a highly sought-after permanent position: Chief Audit Technician. This role involves:

• Supervising and coordinating audit activities
• Proposing technical guidance
• Managing fiscal inspections within the public sector of the Canary Islands.

Selection Process

• The process will be a merit-based contest.
• Open to current civil servants meeting specific criteria:
  • Minimum two-year tenure in their current posts
  • Relevant experience in financial or management auditing.
• Applicants must submit detailed documentation, including:
  • Professional achievements
  • Training
  • Publications
  • Academic qualifications.

Evaluation Committee

• Composed of five members from different government bodies.
• Responsibilities include assessing:
  • Professional experience
  • Academic credentials
  • Specific contributions (e.g., publications, technical memos)
• Candidates need to score at least 50 out of 100 points to secure the position.

Goals and Timeline

"This move aims to ensure that qualified internal candidates are promoted transparently and meritocratically, strengthening the oversight and accountability of public funds in the region."

• The process emphasizes fairness by involving a committee and providing a clear timeline for:
  • Application
  • Review
  • Final decisions
• The successful candidate will take office within three days of their current role ending.
• This position secures a key leadership role in regional fiscal oversight.