News & Events
Six decades of the JIU through the eyes of its Former Executive Secretaries
This article is part of a series commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system highlighting its mandate, evolution and contribution to the United Nations system over the last six decades.
JIU Issues Review of Management and Administration in UNESCO (JIU/REP/2026/1)
The Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) has issued its report entitled “Review of management and administration in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)” (JIU/REP/2026/1), prepared by Inspector Gaeimelwe Goitsemang.
The Joint Inspection Unit and its Participating Organizations
This article is part of a series commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system highlighting its mandate, evolution and contribution to the United Nations system over the last six decades.
The Origins and Institutionalization of the Joint Inspection Unit
This article is part of a series commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system highlighting its mandate, evolution and contribution to the United Nations system over the last six decades.
The Joint Inspection Unit celebrates 60 years of External Independent Oversight
This article is part of a series published in the context of the 60th anniversary of the Joint Inspection Unit.
The JIU welcomes Marcel Jullier (Switzerland) as new Inspector
As of 2 January 2026, Inspector Marcel Jullier of Switzerland joined the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU). He brings extensive experience in financial management, audit, oversight and governance across international organizations.
The Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) welcomes Makiese Kinkela Augusto (Angola) as new Inspector, with effect from January 1, 2026
The Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) announces the appointment of Ambassador Makiese Kinkela Augusto as an Inspector, with effect from January 2026
Best wishes from JIU Inspectors and the members of the JIU secretariat
As 2025 draws to a close, the Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system extends its warmest greetings and best wishes for a peaceful, healthy, and prosperous New Year 2026.
Interview with JIU’s outgoing Inspector Gönke Roscher
Inspector Gönke Roscher from Germany has served the JIU from 2016 to 2025. Prior to her departure, she engaged in a frank interview, where she reflects on her ten years of service, including perspectives on the Unit’s work, impact and future.
Review of the Ombudsman and Mediation function in the United Nations system organizations (JIU/REP/2025/5 and JIU/REP/2025/5 (Expanded report))
The Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) is pleased to announce the release of its report on the ombudsman and mediation function in the United Nations system organizations, prepared by Inspector Gönke Roscher. The review provides a system-wide, comparative, and independent assessment of the function across all 28 JIU participating organizations.
Review of the Health Services in the United Nations system (JIU/REP/2025/6 and JIU/REP/2025/6 (Expanded report))
The Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) is pleased to announce the release of its report “Review of the Health Services in the United Nations system”, prepared by Inspector Victor Moraru.
Review of the policies and practices for determining the rates of programme support costs in organizations of the UN system
The Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) has released a new system-wide review on programme support costs (PSC), providing a comparative analysis of how its 28 participating organizations define, structure and apply PSC rates.
JIU Presents Reviews on Mutual Recognition and Donor Conditionalities to UN Panel of External Auditors
On 20 November 2025, the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) delivered two presentations to the Panel of UN External Auditors during the forty-first meeting of its Technical Group, highlighting findings from two recent system-wide reviews that address core efficiency and accountability challenges across the UN system.
Interview with JIU’s new Executive Secretary, Mika Tapio
On 3 November 2025, the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) welcomed its new Executive Secretary, Mr. Mika Tapio, who brings extensive experience in oversight and audit across the United Nations system. Shortly after his arrival, Mika sat down with us to share insights into his career, vision, and personal interests.
JIU presents findings and recommendations on sexual exploitation and abuse within United Nations system organizations to Member States and UN officials
On 7th November 2025, in Geneva, Inspector Eileen A. Cronin, Inspector Conrod Hunte and Evaluation Officer, Kamolmas Jaiyen presented key findings and recommendations from the JIU’s review on policies and practices to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) within United Nations system organizations.
JIU Chair Strengthens Cooperation with ICAO in Montreal, Canada
On 27th and 28th October 2025 in Montreal, Inspector Carolina Fernández Opazo, carried out the first official mission of a Chair of the United Nations Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), with the objective of reinforcing JIU’s commitment to closer collaboration with organizations across the UN system.
JIU Presentation of the Management and Administration review of UNEP at the meetings of the Committee of Permanent Representatives in Nairobi, Kenya
Inspector Conrod Hunte of the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) presented the findings and recommendations of the Management and Administration review of UNEP to the Committee of Permanent Representatives (CPR) of UNEP, including the CPR subcommittee meeting on 11 September 2025 and the 171st CPR meeting on 16 September 2025.
JIU Executive Secretary Uren Pillay Retires After Years of Dedicated Service
On August 28th, the Inspectors and the staff of the JIU gathered in full to bid a warm and emotional farewell to Executive Secretary Uren Pillay, retiring after 25 years in the United Nations.
Review of policies and practices to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse in the United Nations system organizations - JIU/REP/2025/2 and JIU/REP/2025/2(Expanded Report)
The Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) is pleased to announce the release of its report on policies and practices to prevent and respond to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in the United Nations system, prepared by Inspectors Eileen A. Cronin and Conrod Hunte.
Review of management and administration in the United Nations Environment Programme - JIU/REP/2025/1 and JIU/REP/2025/1(Expanded Report)
The Joint Inspection Unit is pleased to announce the release of its report on management and administration review of the United Nations Environment Programme, prepared by Inspector Conrod Hunte.