Plan International was founded over 75 years ago with a mission to promote and protect the rights of children. The organisation was set up by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and refugee worker Eric Muggeridge in 1937, with the original aim to provide food, accommodation and education to children whose lives had been disrupted by the Spanish Civil War. Langdon-Davies conceived the idea of a personal relationship between a child and a sponsor – a model that puts the child at the centre, and remains the core of what we do. Today, Plan International is a global organisation that is active in over 70 countries to advance children’s rights and equality for girls. Who We Are We work with communities around the world to end the cycle of poverty for children. We work with communities around the world to end the cycle of poverty for children. Founded over 70 years ago, Plan is a nearly $800 million organization often ranked among the top 10 international development agencies by reputation, size and scope. We work side-by-side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children, developing solutions to ensure long-term sustainability. Our level of community engagement, long-term outlook and constant focus on the needs and priorities of children is unique among international development organizations. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities for generations to come and range from clean water and health care programs, to education projects and child protection initiatives. Community by community, Plan works to promise futures that are worthy of all children’s potential. Our Vision Our vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Our Mission Plan strives to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of vulnerable children in developing countries by: Enabling children, their families and their communities to meet basic needs and to increase their ability to participate in and benefit from their societies; Fostering relationships to increase understanding and unity among peoples of different cultures and countries; and Promoting the rights and interests of the world’s children.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Job Field: Finance / Accounting / AuditÂ
The Opportunity
Global Assurance is part of Plan International’s governance framework and was established to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve Plan International’s operations. It helps Plan accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes
The role of the GA Senior is to conduct assurance engagements or other reviews at the regional or global level to provide management and the international board with assurance that key systems, programs, processes, policies, and controls are working as expected. The role also includes acting as a team member on various projects or products to implement the GA strategy as agreed upon with the GA Director or GA Managers. Additionally, the role supports the GA Manager in strengthening the second line at the Country offices and acts as a consultant with management teams at the country and regional level about relevant practices in governance, risk, and control of the organisation. The role builds upon audit principles but requires a combination of problem-solving, process improvement, and systems thinking to reduce risk and enhance the performance of the organisation.
About You
- You have extensive knowledge of core business operations such as finance, procurement, human resources, and information technology.
- You know the principles, practices, and techniques of auditing and risk management, and the requirements of the Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
- You are fluent in both spoken and written English and French. You have a good understanding of project and programme management, especially in the international aid and development sector.Â
Reports to: Global Assurance Manager WACA
Grade: 16
Closing Date: Friday 30th August at 23.59pm UK