UNDP Audit and Evaluation Advisory Committee
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global organization operating in approximately 170 countries. The Audit and Evaluation Advisory Committee (AEAC) was established in 2006 to support the UNDP Administrator in overseeing financial management, internal and external audits, risk management, evaluation, ethics, and internal controls. The committee comprises independent external members who are not remunerated but receive travel allowances for meetings held three times annually at UNDP headquarters in New York.
Job Purpose
This is a call for expressions of interest for individuals to serve on the UNDP Audit and Evaluation Advisory Committee (AEAC). The committee's primary purpose is to assist the UNDP Administrator in fulfilling their responsibilities related to oversight, financial management, reporting, internal and external audits, investigation, risk management, evaluation, ethics, and internal control systems. Members provide independent, expert advice to enhance UNDP's governance and accountability mechanisms. The role is advisory and pro-bono, contributing to the integrity and effectiveness of UNDP's operations. Successful candidates will be expected to uphold confidentiality and adhere to UNDP's standards of conduct.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of members of the Audit and Evaluation Advisory Committee (AEAC) involve providing expert advice and oversight to the UNDP Administrator. This includes reviewing and advising on financial management and reporting, internal audit and investigation functions, external audit processes, risk management strategies, evaluation methodologies, ethics policies, and the overall system of internal controls and accountability. Members are expected to attend scheduled meetings, which occur three times a year at UNDP headquarters in New York, and potentially participate in virtual meetings. They must also maintain strict confidentiality regarding committee deliberations and documentation.
Work Experience
Significant senior-level experience is required in at least one of the following areas: finance, accounting, internal audit, investigation, external audit, evaluation, ethics, risk management, information technology, internal controls, and governance. Experience within the United Nations system or similar intergovernmental organizations is considered a plus.
Skills
Advanced professional qualifications; Significant senior-level experience in finance, accounting, internal audit, investigation, external audit, evaluation, ethics, risk management, information technology, internal controls, and governance; Strong understanding of the UN system (desirable); Advisory and oversight capabilities; Confidentiality.