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United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services
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About OIOS
The United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) is the UN’s internal oversight body. Established by the General Assembly, it assists the Secretary-General in oversight of the Organization’s resources and staff through internal audit, investigation, inspection and evaluation. OIOS provides objective information on risks and challenges, promotes accountable administration and stronger programme performance, and operates through three functional divisions: Internal Audit, Inspection and Evaluation, and Investigations.
- Established
- 1994
- Global Presence
- 90 UN entities and clients worldwide
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Working with OIOS
Working with OIOS provides independent oversight that improves UN resources and results. Divisions audit internal controls, inspect and evaluate programmes, and investigate possible misconduct. Careers include audit, evaluation, investigation, data analysis, administration and operations. Work can involve Secretariat departments, regional commissions, funds, programmes, peace operations and field missions. OIOS vacancies are UN Secretariat posts on UN Careers; independence, discretion and technical evidence are key to a credible application.
Why Work at OIOS?
Strengthen Accountability Across The UN
Help protect resources, improve controls and support responsible organizational decision-making.
Work Across Three Oversight Functions
Build expertise in audit, evaluation, inspection or administrative investigations.
Turn Evidence Into Better Systems
Identify risks and practical improvements across programmes, operations and peace missions.
How to Apply for OIOS Jobs
Once you find a suitable OIOS vacancy on IGO Jobs or the OIOS careers page, submit your application through OIOS's official recruitment portal. Below is a guide on how to apply.
Official OIOS application route ↗1Search UN Careers under the Office of Internal Oversight Services
Use the United Nations Careers Portal and filter by **Department/Office: Office of Internal Oversight Services**. Then search by job family, level and duty station. OIOS roles are advertised as UN Secretariat openings; the job description identifies the relevant division and opens the official Inspira application. Do not submit employment applications through an OIOS report-feedback or investigations-reporting channel.
2Identify the division and oversight discipline
Read the organizational setting carefully. The Internal Audit Division assesses governance, risk management and controls; the Inspection and Evaluation Division assesses relevance, efficiency, effectiveness and impact; and the Investigations Division establishes facts concerning possible misconduct. Match your technical background to the named division, rather than applying with a general compliance profile.
3Review operational context, including travel and independence
OIOS assignments can support Headquarters, regional commissions, funds and programmes, peace operations or field missions. An Investigator vacancy may require travel to remote locations for extended periods, while audit and evaluation roles may cover varied UN entities. Check the stated duty station, travel, languages and professional requirements, and assess any possible conflict of interest before applying.
4Complete an evidence-led Inspira application
Select **Apply** in the official listing, create or update **My Profile**, and complete the online application. Describe relevant audit, evaluation, investigation, risk, internal-control, data-analysis or programme-performance achievements with precise evidence. Explain your individual role and results. A separate CV does not replace the application unless the notice specifically requests additional documents.
5Protect confidentiality in your examples
Show sound professional judgement without revealing confidential case files, protected personal data, whistle-blower information or investigation material. For audit, evaluation and investigations work, credible examples explain methods, evidence, conclusions and recommendations at an appropriate level of anonymization. Follow the vacancy’s documentation instructions and do not send unsolicited sensitive material.
6Prepare for a specialist assessment process
Candidates whose qualifications fit may be invited to a written test, technical exercise, case analysis, recorded video interview, work sample, assessment-centre exercise or panel interview. The selection method is vacancy-specific. Prepare examples demonstrating independence, objectivity, analytical rigour, confidentiality, integrity and clear communication of complex oversight findings.
Recruitment safety: No. The United Nations does not charge fees for applications, interviews, processing, training or recruitment, and it does not request bank-account information. Confirm the listing is on UN Careers and names Office of Internal Oversight Services as the Department/Office. Treat payment requests or unofficial offers as fraudulent.
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Active jobs
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39 days
Most active month
July
Least active month
July
Most active duty station
New York
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Frequently asked questions about OIOS careers
Where do I apply for OIOS jobs?+
OIOS vacancies are published on UN Careers. Search Department/Office: Office of Internal Oversight Services, then filter by job family, level and duty station. The notice identifies Internal Audit, Inspection and Evaluation or Investigations, and Apply takes you to Inspira.
What types of jobs does OIOS recruit for?+
OIOS has three divisions: Internal Audit, Inspection and Evaluation, and Investigations. Roles include auditors, evaluators, investigators, data and programme analysts, administrative staff and operations personnel. Recent recruitment includes a P4 Investigator and senior audit leadership. Qualifications vary by division and assignment.
Where does OIOS operate?+
OIOS provides worldwide oversight. Its Internal Audit Division serves approximately 90 clients across the Secretariat, regional commissions, select funds and programmes and other UN entities. Posts can be at Headquarters, regional locations, peace operations or field missions; read the duty station and travel terms carefully.
Do I need an Inspira profile for an OIOS vacancy?+
Yes. OIOS Secretariat vacancies use UN Careers and Inspira. Select Apply, create or update My Profile, and complete education, employment, skills, achievements, competencies and motivation. The online application assesses eligibility and suitability; a CV does not substitute unless a notice requests documents.
How should I handle confidentiality in an OIOS application?+
OIOS work demands independence and impartiality. Applicants for audit, evaluation or investigation roles should disclose and manage potential conflicts as required and give accurate technical evidence. Do not include confidential UN case material, protected personal data or investigation information unless the official process requests it.
Does OIOS charge an application fee?+
No. The United Nations does not charge fees for applications, interviews, processing, training or recruitment, and it does not request bank-account information. Confirm the listing is on UN Careers and names Office of Internal Oversight Services as the Department/Office. Treat payment requests or unofficial offers as fraudulent.