Chief of Oversight
Quick answer
ITU is hiring a Senior Chief of Oversight based in Geneva, Switzerland, with a fixed-term contract of 5 years. The role involves leading the Oversight Unit and ensuring the effectiveness of ITU's governance, risk management, and control processes. Annual salary from $117,953 + post adjustment $99,906.
- Role
- Chief of Oversight
- Organization
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment (PA) (cost of living allowance). The PA is variable and subject to change without notice in accordance with the rates as set within the UN Common System for salaries and allowances. Annual salary from $ 117,953 + post adjustment $ 99,906
- Category
- Other
The role
The Chief of Oversight is responsible for leading the Oversight Unit, providing independent and objective assurance, and ensuring the effectiveness of ITU's governance, risk management, and control processes.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic vision, leadership, and direction of the Oversight Unit
- Ensure that the work of the Oversight Unit is in line with international auditing, investigation, and evaluation standards
- Offer independent, objective assurance, advice, and reporting to the Secretary-General, Member States, and management
- Lead audits, investigations and/or evaluations where necessary
- Develop and maintain a quality assurance/improvement programme for all aspects of the work of the Oversight Unit
- Review and appraise ITU's internal control mechanisms, organizational structures, systems, and processes
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in business administration, public administration, audit, law, finance, accounting or a related field
- At least fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in the fields of audit, investigations and evaluations, management advisory services, business process improvement, organizational governance, oversight, or risk management
- Proven experience at a senior level is required, including in staff supervision
- Knowledge of one of the six official languages of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) at advanced level and knowledge of a second official language at intermediate level
- Professional certification(s) from one or more recognized auditing body (CIA, CFE, CPM, CISA, or equivalent) is required
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Salary: Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment (PA) (cost of living allowance). The PA is variable and subject to change without notice in accordance with the rates as set within the UN Common System for salaries and allowances. Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment, please refer to: What-we-offer
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package includes a total annual salary of $117,953 (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) and a post adjustment (PA) of $99,906 (cost of living allowance).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree in business administration, public administration, audit, law, finance, accounting or a related field, at least fifteen years of progressively responsible experience, and professional certification(s) from one or more recognized auditing body.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the ITU Careers website and complete the online application.
Is the job remote?
The job location is specified as Geneva, Switzerland, but the work schedule is not specified.
How to apply
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