Your position
•Further develop and ensure the quality of risk assessments (institutional, local offices, projects etc.): Conduct risk assessments, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary adjustments to ensure adequacy and effectiveness
•Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured audit reports including for local offices and larger project mandates, and present key findings and recommendations confidently to management and the Board
•Ensure regular monitoring of the internal control system: Evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the internal control system on an ongoing basis, including documenting and executing improvement measures
•Support the Head of GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) in Partner Risk assessments, updating and optimizing compliance and governance processes and tools
•Handle specific requests from the Board of Governors
Your profile
•Relevant higher education in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Auditing, or a related field
•Several years of relevant professional experience in audit, risk management, compliance, or a comparable function, preferably in the global health development or research sector
•Sound knowledge of internal control systems, and risk management practices
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, detail-oriented approach; high level of integrity, independence, and discretion
•Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, engaging effectively with colleagues and partners across the institute, and demonstrating intercultural awareness
•Willingness to travel to partner countries and local offices (e.g. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire)
•Excellent communication skills in English and French (both written and spoken); knowledge of German is considered an asset