Global Assurance Manager

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The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels using our reach, experience, and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. We won’t stop until we are all equal.

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The Opportunity

As our Global Assurance Manager, you will lead a regional team in West and Central Africa (WACA) to deliver high-quality assurance across country, regional, and global operations. You will manage the regional annual audit plan, oversee assurance engagements, and provide strategic advisory support to senior leaders—ultimately strengthening organisational effectiveness and accountability.

You will play a central role in implementing the Global Assurance Strategy while championing best practices in governance, risk management, internal controls, and learning across Plan International.

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What You’ll Do

• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a regional assurance team in a multicultural setting.
• Audit Planning: Develop and deliver the annual audit plan and ensure high-quality assurance reviews.
• Strategic Advisory: Provide guidance on risk, controls, and governance to senior leaders in the WACA region.
• Systems Improvement: Support organisational learning and drive improvements across systems and processes.
• Special Assignments: Lead advisory assignments and contribute to the broader Global Assurance Strategy.
• Risk Awareness: Promote fraud-risk awareness and robust safeguarding practices throughout the region.

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What We’re Looking For

• Expertise: Strong background in auditing, risk management, and internal controls.
• Experience: Proven track record of managing multiple audits across diverse and complex locations.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Analytical Ability: Ability to analyse complex issues and provide practical, actionable recommendations.
• Sector Knowledge: Understanding of development/humanitarian sector risks and donor requirements.
• Certifications (Desirable): CIA, CFE, CRMA, CISA, or similar professional certifications.
• Language: Ability to speak French is an added advantage.

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Role Details

• Location: Flexible where Plan International has an office* in West and Central Africa, the Middle East, or Southern Africa. You must have the pre-existing right to work and live in the selected location.
• Type of Role: Permanent or maximum fixed-term contract available.
• Reports to: Director of Global Assurance.
• Salary: Set according to location and standard local terms; disclosed during the application process. Note: This is not an expat role.
• Closing Date: 17th April 2026 (UK Midnight).
• Process: Includes a timed assessment at a local Plan office followed by an oral interview.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the very heart of everything Plan International stands for. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, age, disability, gender, or religion.

Plan International participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. Pre-employment checks will be conducted in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.

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