The Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) welcomes Makiese Kinkela Augusto (Angola) as new Inspector, with effect from January 1, 2026

On 2 January 2026, the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) welcomed Inspector Makiese Kinkela Augusto of Angola, bringing to the Unit more than two decades of experience in multilateral diplomacy, governance, and budgetary oversight. Shortly after taking up his functions, Inspector Augusto shared reflections on his professional journey, guiding principles, and priorities for his mandate.

He subsequently spent over a decade in Geneva as a delegate, leading the African Group in major multilateral forums, including UNCTAD, WIPO, IOM, the WTO, and the Human Rights Council. Most notably, Inspector Augusto served six years on the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), gaining first-hand experience in budgetary scrutiny, accountability mechanisms, and management reform across the UN system.

For Inspector Augusto, independence is both a professional obligation and a personal principle. Drawing on his experience in politically sensitive environments, he emphasizes evidence-based analysis, transparency, and ethical rigor as essential foundations for credible oversight—values fully aligned with the JIU’s mandate.

Inspector Augusto highlights the importance of combining quantitative and qualitative evidence, comparative analysis, and extensive stakeholder engagement to produce actionable recommendations. He underscores the need for clear, prioritized, and measurable recommendations that support governing bodies and executive leadership in driving meaningful reform.

Through his work, Inspector Augusto aims to contribute to a more effective, transparent, and resilient United Nations system—better equipped to serve Member States and deliver on its global mandates.