Chief, Oversight Unit

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Chief, Oversight Unit

Vacancy notice no: 2403
Sector: SG
Department: OU
Country of contract: Switzerland
Duty station: Geneva

Position number: SG11/D1/92
Grade: D1
Type of contract: Fixed-term
Duration of contract: 2 years with possibility of renewal
Recruitment open to: External
Final date to receive applications (Midnight Geneva Time): 21 October 2026

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

The General Secretariat directs administrative, human and financial resources and activities of the Union, including the implementation of the provisions of the administrative regulations on operational questions, the dissemination of information on telecommunication/ICT matters for operational and other purposes, and the provision of legal advice to the whole of the Union. The General Secretariat coordinates the implementation of the Strategic Plan, monitors the telecommunication/ICT environment and recommends as needed action relating to the Union’s future policies and strategy.

The General Secretariat ensures inter-sectoral coordination and cooperation to advance a whole of ITU approach (One-ITU) in headquarters and the field. The General Secretariat provides logistical and information technology support to the Union’s activities including conferences and global forums; the coordination of the work of the Union with the United Nations system, and other international organizations; and the engagement of the Member States, Sector Members, and Academia.

The General Secretariat manages corporate governance, and strategic communications and relations with the media, different stakeholder groups as well as the general public.

The mission of the OU is to provide independent and objective audit, investigation and evaluation services designed to add value and improve the Organization’s operations and to enhance the integrity and reputation of the Organization across the whole ITU. The OU assists
-in an independent manner- the ITU Secretary-General in the fulfilment of management, oversight and integrity responsibilities. The OU respects the federal structure of the ITU as enshrined in the Constitution and Convention and works with the three Bureaux in a cooperative manner. The OU is headed by a Chief of Oversight.
The Oversight Unit enjoys functional and operational independence in performing its duties.

Reporting administratively to the Secretary-General and being accountable to the Secretary-General for the management of the Unit, the Chief Oversight will enjoy functional and operational independence in performing his/her duties. He/she has unrestricted reporting access to the Council and the IMAC. He/she works in accordance with the provision of ITU’s Internal Oversight Charter, International Internal Auditing Standards and professional practice and has functional and operational independence in the conduct of his/her duties, with the authority to initiate, carry out and report on any…