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Chief, Oversight Unit

Position:Director | D-1Deadline:21 Oct 2026 (53 days left)Job ID:1365245455Posted on:21 Aug 2026 (8 days ago)
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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.