PRO Bono: UNICEF Audit Advisory Committee – EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

UNICEF

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

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, and 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.

Requirements

• External to UNICEF
• Reflecting geographical diversity
• Gender balance
• Mix of professionals from public or private sector organizations
• Senior leadership experience
• Familiarity in organizational management, governance, finance, accounting, risk management, internal auditing and investigations, external auditing, evaluations, ethics, information technology, etc.
• Strong understanding of the structure and functioning of the United Nations system and/or intergovernmental and international organizations is desirable.
• Experience in AI, data governance, and emerging technologies is highly desirable.
• Submit CV
• Submit expression of interest statement
• Provide full contact information of a minimum of 3 references
• Confirmation of availability to commence starting 1 September 2026

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of the structure and functioning of the United Nations system and/or intergovernmental and international organizations
• Experience in AI, data governance, and emerging technologies

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide oversight of risks, opportunities, and accountability frameworks related to digital transformation and the evolving use of artificial intelligence.

Benefits

• UNICEF covers the costs of travel and provides a daily subsistence allowance (per diem) incurred in relation to in-person participation in Committee meetings.
• Paid parental leave
• Breastfeeding breaks
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees