Bernardin Assiene

Bernardin Assiene is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in oversight, audit, and governance roles across various international organizations. Currently serving as the Director of the Division of Internal Oversight Services and Chief Audit Executive at UNESCO since April 2021, Bernardin also holds the position of Audit Committee Member at the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. Previous positions include Head of Professional Services at The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Director of Inspections and Investigations at the World Food Programme, and Director of Transparency & Accountability at GAVI Alliance. Bernardin's professional journey encompasses leadership roles in numerous organizations, focusing on enhancing accountability and financial management processes. Bernardin's educational background includes multiple advanced degrees in business administration, international relations, public administration, and finance.