UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

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Call for Expression of Interest to serve as a member of the UNICEF Audit Advisory Committee.

The UNICEF Audit Advisory Committee (AAC) is an independent committee established to advise the UNICEF Executive Director in fulfilling her responsibilities regarding governance, risk management, financial management and reporting, internal control and accountability, internal audits and investigations, evaluations, ethics, and external audits.

The Committee is comprised of members, external to UNICEF, reflecting geographical diversity, gender balance, reflecting a mix of professionals from public or private sector organizations with senior leadership experience and familiarity in organizational management, governance, finance, accounting, risk management, internal auditing and investigations, external auditing, evaluations, ethics, information technology, etc. A strong understanding of the structure and functioning of the United Nations system and/or intergovernmental and international organizations is desirable.

In light of the increasing strategic importance of digital transformation and the evolving use of artificial intelligence across the United Nations system, experience in AI, data governance, and emerging technologies is highly desirable to support the Committee’s oversight of related risks, opportunities, and accountability frameworks.

Members serve on a voluntary basis without remuneration. UNICEF covers the costs of travel and provides a daily subsistence allowance (per diem) incurred in relation to in-person participation in Committee meetings. 

Meetings are held three times a year at UNICEF Headquarters in New York. The Committee may also conduct virtual meetings when needed.

UNICEF is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to serve on this advisory committee.

Duration of Contract: Starting 1 September 2026 with an appointment for a term of three years renewable once by the Executive Director.

Work Assignment, Expected Deliverable and Delivery Schedule: 

Please use this link to access the Charter of the AAC for additional details.

 AAC.pdf

To qualify

Taking into consideration the qualifications outlined, interested candidates are requested to submit CV, expression of interest statement, full contact information of a minimum of 3 references, and confirmation of availability to commence starting 1 September 2026. This information should be shared by 24 May 2026.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Remarks:  

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.