Proven experience in internal audit, risk management, or fraud investigation, ideally in complex field-based environments
Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills — you use data to diagnose risk, generate insights, and drive decisions
Experienced people manager who builds high-performing, values-driven teams across multiple countries or geographies
Clear, direct communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and navigate cross-functional complexity
Structured problem-solver who thrives in ambiguous, high-stakes contexts and follows through on commitments
Technically fluent — comfortable with data tools, dashboards, and excited to apply AI and automation to audit and fraud prevention
Motivated by GiveDirectly’s mission and committed to putting recipients first in all decisions.

Project Design (25%)

Represent IA in country project design conversations, including development of risk management measures
Own development of project-specific IA proposals (audit rates, approaches) and risk registers for all new and ongoing projects
Oversee community risk scoping exercises and review implementation tools to strengthen risk detection and prevention

Risk Monitoring & Systems (45%)

Own and monitor IA metrics and KPIs across your country portfolio; lead correction of missed or declining targets
Hold regular meetings with Country Directors; lead escalation protocols and transparent investigation of high-risk cases
Monitor fraud reporting trends; flag high-risk countries and projects to the CD and IA Director
Build in-country relationships with fraud management stakeholders (e.g. telcos) for sustainable fraud resolution

People Management (10%)

Directly manage Internal Audit Managers across your assigned countries; conduct regular check-ins and quarterly performance reviews
Lead hiring of IAMs; conduct skip-level meetings with AFMs and support their development
Build a team culture rooted in critical thinking, accountability, and ethical behavior

Culture & Compliance (10%)

Champion GiveDirectly’s Recipients First value and uphold the Code of Conduct across all operations
Identify sub-cultures that may create safeguarding or fraud risks; conduct annual fraud and safeguarding training for country Programs teams

Other (10%)

Support the IA Director and SM in evolving global IA strategy and leveraging AI and technology for fraud risk management
Participate in weekly IA management meetings; support external audits and cross-portfolio work as needed
Proactively identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of IA operations

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