The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations specialized agency for health. WHO is seeking applications for positions on its Independent External Oversight Advisory Committee (IEOAC).

  • The primary purpose of the Independent External Oversight Advisory Committee is to provide expert advice on financial and accounting policy, risk management and the effectiveness of oversight mechanisms.
  • Service on the Committee is without compensation, except for travel and per-diem expenses. Members are expected to attend an average of three sessions each year.
  • Applicants must be independent from the WHO Secretariat and the Executive Board. Once selected, they shall serve in their personal capacity and shall neither seek nor accept instructions from any government or other authority.
  • Applicants should have relevant professional financial qualifications and recent senior-level experience in accounting, auditing, risk management and other relevant and administrative matters.
  • Interested applicants are invited to submit an application by e-mail at IEOACapplic@who.int. Further information on WHO and the IEOAC’s full terms of reference can be found on the following website: http://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/EB125/B125_R1-en.pdf

Deadline for applications: March 5, 2012