Chief, Internal Oversight

Organizational Context

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is a specialized agency promoting industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization, and environmental sustainability. The Office of Evaluation and Internal Oversight (EIO) provides independent assurance and advice through evaluations, audits, and investigations to improve UNIDO's operations, internal controls, risk management, and governance.

Job Purpose

To deliver high-quality internal audit, advisory services, and investigations that strengthen UNIDO's governance, accountability, risk management, and organizational integrity, fostering a culture of strong internal controls and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee internal audits and investigations across UNIDO's programmes, projects, and operations. Evaluate and advise on strengthening internal controls, enterprise risk management, and governance processes. Develop and manage audit work plans. Lead investigations into allegations of misconduct, including fraud and corruption. Administer quality assurance processes and supervise case management. Review and finalize oversight reports with actionable recommendations. Monitor implementation of management action plans. Utilize data analytics and forensic tools. Collaborate with internal and external oversight bodies. Present findings to management and governing bodies. Provide strategic vision and leadership for the oversight unit. Manage and develop the internal oversight team. Represent the unit in engagements with senior leadership and external bodies. Ensure compliance with international standards and UNIDO policies.

Work Experience

Minimum years of professional experience required based on education level: Bachelor's - 13 years, Master's - 10 years, Doctorate - 8 years. Progressively responsible experience in internal oversight within international organizations. Demonstrated managerial experience leading audit/investigation teams. Proven experience conducting complex international audits and investigations, preferably in public sector or UN system settings. Experience advising senior management on governance, controls, and risk management. Familiarity with data analytics, digital audit tools, and modern investigative techniques.

Skills

Integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity, people focus, results orientation, accountability, effective communication, trust building, innovation, strategic thinking, decisiveness, principled leadership, inclusivity, collaboration, co-creation.

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