Institution Background
UNESCO is the specialized agency of the United Nations for the Education, the Culture and the Sciences.
Internal Audit function
Division of Internal Oversight Services (IOS) provides an independent consolidated oversight mechanism that covers internal audit, evaluation, investigation and other management support to strengthen the functioning of the Organization.
UNESCO Internal Audit Office assists UNESCO in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to assess and improve the effectiveness of the Organization's governance, risk management, and internal control processes. Its services help assess whether existing processes and systems are effective and efficient in mitigating risks to strengthen governance, risk management and internal control.