The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is recruiting an Audit Analyst for its Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) in New York, United States (Job Identification 37901). It is a P1 temporary appointment of 364 days, open to internal and external applicants. Applicants with a Master's degree need no professional work experience, while Bachelor's degree holders need two years of relevant experience. The deadline is 18 November 2026. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full UNDP vacancy, and every detail is listed below.
Vacancy Details at a Glance
🔖 Job Identification: 37901
🏛️ Agency: UNDP
🏢 Bureau: Office of Audit and Investigations
📍 Location: New York, United States
🎚️ Grade: P1
📃 Vacancy type: Temporary
⏱️ Contract duration: 364 days
🗂️ Practice area: Management
🎓 Education & work experience: Master's Degree (or Bachelor's Degree with 2 years' experience)
🗣️ Required language: fluency in English (working knowledge of another UN language is an asset)
📆 Vacancy timeline: 2 weeks
🧳 Mobility: no mobility required
🚪 Open to: internal and external applicants
UNDP's Tiered Application Process
To safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the organisation, a majority of UNDP, UNCDF and UNV vacancies use a tiered application process:
0️⃣ Tier 0: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments whose posts will be abolished, or whose contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026
1️⃣ Tier 1: other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
2️⃣ Tier 2: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
3️⃣ Tier 3 or no tier indicated: all other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates
Check the tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and make sure you meet the eligibility to apply. This vacancy title states that it is open to internal and external applicants.
About the Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI)
The OAI reports to the Administrator and is responsible for internal audit and investigations services to UNDP and its affiliated entities. It provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls. OAI's audit work is conducted under the standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
Where OAI Works: New York and Five Regional Audit Centres
OAI has a decentralized organizational structure, with the Directorate and other headquarter units in New York and Regional Audit Centres (RACs) in five locations:
🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
🇿🇦 Pretoria (South Africa)
🇸🇳 Dakar (Senegal)
🇵🇦 Panama City (Panama)
🇹🇷 Istanbul (Türkiye)
The Audit Analyst's Main Purpose
The primary role of the incumbent is to contribute analytic, research, writing, communications, information technology and other talents to special projects and tasks that further OAI's mission. The portfolio may include roles on audits, advisory services, products, process improvements and business transformation efforts.
UNDP uses a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs, so personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams and projects in multidisciplinary teams that enable horizontal collaboration.
Special Initiatives Under the Deputy Director
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director, the Audit Analyst contributes to the development and deployment of special initiatives:
🗓️ Contributes to the planning and execution of annual workplan development exercises, including agendas, scheduling of speakers and production of events
📊 Contributes to OAI reporting requirements, such as annual reports, presentations, statistics, analysis, clear writing and visual storytelling
🖥️ Contributes to the development and enhancement of OAI management dashboards, databases and data collection instruments
🔬 Contributes to research, analysis, drafting and evidence-gathering for initiatives linked to OAI's strategic plan
📣 Facilitates and participates in communications/outreach efforts, including newsletters, web designs and event planning/execution
🌐 Contributes to the development, enhancement and refinement of OAI electronic/printed products and external website
➕ Other duties as assigned
Audit and Advisory Support
As a contributor and team member, under the supervision of a team leader, the Audit Analyst participates in selected OAI audit and advisory services:
🧭 Supports coordination, research, analysis, drafting and evidence-gathering for OAI's audit and advisory functions
🗃️ Prepares working papers for review by the audit team leader
✏️ Drafts specific parts of audit reports and/or supporting analysis for review by the team leader
Professional Practices and Learning
📚 Participates in knowledge sharing sessions and learning activities
🌱 Participates in the implementation of a personal learning and training development plan
🧰 Performs other duties within the functional profile as needed for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization
👤 Supervisory/managerial responsibilities: none
✈️ The position is primarily in New York, and it may require missions with other OAI staff to UNDP offices and project sites around the world
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UNDP Core Competencies (Level 1)
🎯 Achieve Results: plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
💡 Think Innovatively: open to creative ideas/known risks, pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
📖 Learn Continuously: open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
🔄 Adapt with Agility: adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
⚡ Act with Determination: shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
🤝 Engage and Partner: demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
🙌 Enable Diversity and Inclusion: appreciates/respects differences, aware of unconscious bias, confronts discrimination
Cross-Functional and Technical Competencies
🧩 Business Direction and Strategy, System Thinking: using objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within a process or system, and how altering one element can affect other parts
💬 Business Management, Communication: communicating clearly, concisely and unambiguously in writing and verbally; tailoring messages and methods to the audience; managing communications internally and externally through media, social media and other channels
🔎 Audit, Critical creative and foresight: essential critical thinking and foresight capacity to analyze facts and form a judgment
📐 Audit, Performance key concepts and techniques: understanding and using concepts such as efficiency, effectiveness and economy
🚨 Audit, Fraud awareness and investigation techniques: basic knowledge of the foundations of fraud, how to detect red flags and conduct initial fact findings
🤲 Business Direction and Strategy, Negotiation and Influence: reaching common understanding, persuading others, resolving differences through dialogue and creating win-win situations
📁 Business Management, Portfolio Management: selecting, prioritising and controlling programmes and projects in line with strategic objectives and capacity; balancing change initiatives with regular activities; knowing key principles of project, programme and portfolio management
Education Requirements
🎓 An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent), preferably in International Relations, Development, Public Policy, International Policy, History, Statistics, Business Administration or other area studies
📘 OR a first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in these areas, combined with two additional years of qualifying experience, in lieu of the advanced degree
Experience Requirements
✅ Applicants with a Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field are not required to have professional work experience
🗓️ Applicants with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) need a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in business administration, audit, research, public policy, international development or similar
Assets and Desired Skills
📊 Familiarity with the fundamentals of quantitative and qualitative analysis, statistics, evaluation and project management (asset)
📈 Adept use of business analytic tools such as MS Teams, Power BI and/or Tableau, and MS Excel (advantage)
📝 Adept use of business communication tools such as MS Word and MS PowerPoint (desired)
🤖 Familiarity with basic concepts and applications of generative AI in day-to-day operations (desired)
📰 Experience facilitating communications/outreach, including newsletters, web designs and event planning/execution (asset)
🗂️ Experience in drafting and evidence-gathering for audit and advisory functions (asset)
Language Requirements
🇬🇧 Fluency in English is required
🌐 Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset
Equal Opportunity and Workplace Standards
UNDP is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where it operates, and encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. UNDP is also committed to an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute, are valued, can thrive and benefit from career opportunities open to all.
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
Selection of Multiple Candidates and Use of AI
👥 UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement
🗄️ UNDP may retain applications and consider candidates for other similar positions at the same grade level with similar job description, experience and educational requirements
🤖 Applicants are invited to read UNDP's guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in recruitment and selection
No Fee: UNDP Scam Alert
UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. Further information is available on UNDP's scam alert page (see the Links section below).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need work experience for the UNDP Audit Analyst role?
Not if you hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field. With a Bachelor's degree, you need a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
What grade and contract type is this position?
It is a P1 temporary appointment with a contract duration of 364 days.
Can external candidates apply?
Yes. The vacancy is open to internal and external applicants. Under UNDP's tiered approach, external candidates fall under Tier 3 or no tier indicated.
Where is the Audit Analyst based?
The position is primarily in New York, United States, and may require missions with other OAI staff to UNDP offices and project sites around the world. No mobility is required.
Who does the Audit Analyst report to?
For special initiatives, the Audit Analyst works under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director. For audit and advisory services, they work under the supervision of a team leader.
Which degrees are preferred?
International Relations, Development, Public Policy, International Policy, History, Statistics, Business Administration or other area studies.
Which tools are useful for this job?
MS Teams, Power BI and/or Tableau, and MS Excel are an advantage, MS Word and MS PowerPoint are desired, and familiarity with generative AI is desired.
Which languages are required?
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
Does UNDP charge an application fee?
No. UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
Deadline
⏳ 18 November 2026
Links
📝 Apply online (Job Identification 37901): https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/37901
⚠️ UNDP scam alert: https://www.undp.org/scam-alert
