Chief, Oversight Unit
Pay and conditions
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Job Description
Leads ITU’s independent Oversight Unit, directing audits, investigations, evaluations and advisory work that strengthen governance, risk management and accountability. The role sets strategy and risk-based plans, advises senior stakeholders, manages a diverse assurance team, and promotes international oversight standards, quality improvement, integrity and organizational effectiveness.
Key Details
Department
Oversight Unit
Position Details
Experience level
Leadership
Minimum experience
15 years
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree or equivalent
Contract duration
5 years
Language Requirements
Required
English
Preferred
Another official language
Summary of Responsibilities
- Lead the Oversight Unit strategy and plans
- Ensure work meets international oversight standards
- Provide independent assurance and advice
- Lead complex audits investigations and evaluations
- Develop risk-based annual oversight plans
- Manage quality assurance and unit resources
- Represent ITU at high-level oversight meetings
Role Requirements
- Advanced degree in audit law finance accounting or related field
- Recognized professional audit certification
- At least 15 years of progressively responsible oversight experience including seven international years
- Senior leadership and staff-supervision experience
- Advanced knowledge of one ITU official language and intermediate knowledge of a second
Desired Criteria
- United Nations common-system experience
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from ITU Careers, on 21 Aug 2026.