Audit and Risk Jobs at the United Nations

IOMGeneva, CHCloses 23 Jul

The Chief of Investigation leads the strategic fraud and financial irregularities portfolio within the Office of Internal Oversight. The role is responsible for managing complex investigations into misconduct involving staff, vendors, and partners while ensuring integrity and accountability across global operations.

IOMNairobi, KECloses 23 Jul

This role supports the budgetary and financial functions of the UK Home Office funded Regional Counter-Smuggling Programme across Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia. The officer ensures financial accountability, monitors expenditure, and prepares donor reports in compliance with IOM and donor regulations.

IOMDakar, SNCloses 23 Jul

The Resources Management Officer manages the budgetary, financial, human resources, and administrative functions for the IOM Country Office in Senegal. The role provides technical guidance and coordination across the assigned Area of Responsibility, ensuring compliance with institutional regulations and donor agreements.

IOMAlgiers, DZCloses 23 Jul

The Finance Officer supports and coordinates the budgetary and financial functions of the IOM Country Office in Algeria. The role involves monitoring financial expenditure, ensuring compliance with IOM and donor regulations, and supervising the Finance Unit staff.

IOMGeneva, CHCloses 16 Jul

The Internal Audit Consultant conducts comprehensive audits of IOM activities worldwide, including compliance, performance, and process reviews. Working under the Office of Internal Oversight Services, the role involves identifying material risks and ensuring organizational adherence to global internal audit standards.

UN SecretariatGeneva, CHCloses 24 Aug

This position heads the Administration Section of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar (IIMM) in Geneva. The officer oversees budget, finance, human resources, and general support services to ensure the effective implementation of the mandate to investigate serious international crimes.

UNICEFBrussels, BECloses 17 Jul

The Accounts Officer contributes to the maintenance of robust financial internal controls and ensures the effective use of resources through accurate financial reporting. The role supports the safeguarding of UNICEF assets by performing financial analysis, monitoring office compliance, and maintaining organizational policies.

UNICEFIslamabad, PKCloses 23 Jul

Based in Islamabad, this role provides technical support to UNICEF Pakistan's Risk and Safeguarding Unit. The specialist drives an integrated approach to risk management, focusing on social and environmental safeguards, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), and partner risk assessments to enhance programme quality.

WHOCairo, EGCloses 29 Jul

This role enhances financial stewardship and internal control within the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office by managing transactional assurance activities. The officer conducts due diligence assessments of implementing partners and ensures compliance with WHO financial regulations and rules.

FAORome, ITCloses 29 Jul

This role supports the coordination of FAO's Organizational Resilience Management System and business continuity management area. The officer ensures compliance with established policies and UN-wide best practices to maintain operational resilience across headquarters and decentralized offices.

UN SecretariatPort-au-Prince, HTCloses 22 Jul

The Chief of Section serves as the principal advisor to senior leadership on financial resourcing, stewardship, and organizational performance for the United Nations Support Office in Haiti. The incumbent leads the mission's budget development, financial administration, and performance monitoring to ensure compliance with UN regulations and alignment with mandate priorities.

UNICEFHanoi, VNCloses 27 Jul

This senior management role serves as the principal advisor to the Head of Office in Vietnam on all matters related to operations, organizational performance, and risk management. The incumbent provides leadership across functional areas including finance, budget, supply chain, and ICT to ensure operational capacity aligns with programmatic ambitions.

UN SecretariatPanama City, PACloses 27 Jul

The consultant will conduct a comprehensive Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) risk assessment for United Nations operations in Panama. This role involves designing assessment methodologies, analyzing organizational vulnerabilities, and developing a risk matrix to guide coordinated prevention and accountability actions.

UNHCRGeneva, CHCloses 22 Jul

The Controller serves as the principal advisor to the High Commissioner on financial management, resource allocation, and organizational stewardship. This executive role leads the Division of Resource Management, overseeing global budgeting, treasury operations, and the modernization of administrative functions through digital transformation.

IFADAbidjan, CICloses 3 Aug

The Senior Regional Financial Management Officer provides technical leadership and fiduciary oversight for IFAD funded programs and projects within a specific region. The role involves managing complex financial operations, mitigating project risks, and ensuring compliance with international auditing and accounting standards.

UNODCVienna, ATCloses 17 Jul

This consultancy provides technical expertise to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to strengthen whistle-blowing systems and reporting mechanisms in Ukraine. The expert will conduct compliance assessments against international standards and support national agencies in implementing anti-corruption recommendations.

IFADRome, ITCloses 27 Jul

The Budget Analyst supports IFAD's Office of Strategic Budgeting in aligning financial resources with institutional priorities and results-based monitoring. The role involves managing budget execution, providing technical guidance to decentralized offices, and promoting financial integrity through data analytics and reporting.

IOMAnkara, TRCloses 16 Jul

The Head of Resources Management Unit serves as a core member of the senior management team and principal advisor to the Chief of Mission on strategic resource management and financial sustainability. The role provides leadership across finance, human resources, and operational governance to ensure Country Office resources maximize programmatic impact and donor confidence.

IOMColombo, LKCloses 16 Jul

The Resources Management Officer manages the budgetary, financial, human resources, and administrative functions for the IOM Country Office in Colombo. The role involves supervising local staff, overseeing supply chain services, and ensuring compliance with IOM and UN financial regulations. The successful candidate will provide technical support to project managers and serve as Officer-in-Charge in the absence of the Chief of Mission.

IOMGeneva, CHCloses 16 Jul

This role focuses on financial policy and structuring for private sector engagements within the Department of Financial and Administrative Management. The officer provides technical guidance on innovative funding approaches, financial governance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies to facilitate scaled-up collaboration with private sector partners.

UNICEFCotonou, BJCloses 17 Jul

This senior role serves as a strategic business partner within the Senior Management Team in Benin, overseeing the efficient use of UNICEF assets and operational resources. The incumbent manages the office's operational functions including finance, human resources, and supply chain to ensure effective delivery of results for children.

FAORome, ITCloses 24 Jul

The Procurement Officer supports the monitoring and compliance unit by ensuring all procurement activities adhere to FAO policies and public procurement best practices. The role involves analyzing reports to identify compliance issues, drafting contractual instruments, and assisting in capacity development for decentralized offices.

UN SecretariatNew York, USCloses 15 Aug

The Senior Ethics Officer leads the Protection against Retaliation and Outreach Unit within the United Nations Ethics Office. The role involves conducting preliminary reviews of retaliation requests, providing high-level policy advice on ethical standards, and designing outreach strategies to promote organizational integrity.

UNRWABeirut, LBCloses 29 Jul

The Senior Field Security Officer serves as a principal advisor to the Field Director on all aspects of security and risk management, crisis readiness, and preparedness. The role focuses on operationalizing security protocols for both international and local personnel, particularly frontline staff in conflict-impacted areas.

UN SecretariatNew York, USCloses 15 Aug

The Senior Ethics Officer leads the Advisory Services and Financial Disclosure Unit within the United Nations Ethics Office. The role is responsible for providing confidential guidance on ethical standards, managing the financial disclosure programme, and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability across the Secretariat.

UN SecretariatNew York, USCloses 31 Jul

This expert serves on the Panel of Experts established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1591 concerning the Sudan. The role involves monitoring sanctions measures, investigating alleged violations, and providing financial analysis to support the Security Council Committee.

UNEPNairobi, KECloses 24 Jul

This position is located within the Corporate Services Division of UNEP in Nairobi. The Legal Officer provides legal advice on institutional matters, represents the organization in the UN internal justice system, and advises on investigative matters including sexual exploitation and abuse.

UNEPNairobi, KECloses 24 Jul

This position is located within the Legal Unit of UNEP's Corporate Services Division in Nairobi. The officer provides legal advice on corporate and institutional matters, represents the organization in the UN Internal Justice System, and handles matters related to investigations and administrative law.

UN SecretariatVienna, ATCloses 23 Jul

The Finance Officer manages complex financial operations and accounting activities for the United Nations Office at Vienna and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with UN Financial Regulations and Rules while supervising functional units within the Accounts Section.

UNRWAAmman, JOCloses 20 Jul

The Director of Internal Oversight Services serves as the Chief Audit Executive for UNRWA, reporting directly to the Commissioner-General. The role provides independent assurance and advice on governance, risk management, and control processes while leading the agency's audit, evaluation, and investigation functions.

UNODCPort-au-Prince, HTCloses 22 Jul

This role provides technical assistance and mentoring to national authorities in Haiti to strengthen their capacity to detect, investigate, and prosecute financial crimes. The officer supports the operationalization of specialized judicial poles and enhances inter-institutional coordination between law enforcement and judicial actors.

UN SecretariatNew York, USCloses 6 Aug

This role is located within the Financial Reporting and Analytic Service of the Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget. The officer manages complex financial operations, prepares IPSAS-compliant financial statements, and ensures the integrity of internal control systems across various funding sources.

UN SecretariatNew York, USCloses 6 Aug

The Treasurer leads the Financial Risk Management Service, overseeing the United Nations' global cash management, investment strategies, and banking operations. This senior leadership role is responsible for managing financial assets, mitigating treasury risks, and administering health and life insurance programs for the Secretariat.

UN SecretariatGeneva, CHCloses 19 Jul

This role is located within the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (IIIM) in Geneva, focusing on security for investigations into serious crimes in Syria. The officer manages security and safety for personnel, offices, and field operations while advising the Head of the Mechanism on risk management strategies.