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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Internal Control function is part of the second line of defence in the three lines model built by the Institute of Internal Auditors, supporting the implementation of effective risk management through monitoring the functioning of the country’s internal controls to ensure that these comply with organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.  Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for the Support in the country self- assessment process and continuous monitoring of compliance with donor requirements for various grant funded projects. He or She responsible to Support all internal and external audits, following up on audit action lists and Support risk management reviews.

 

ABOUT YOU

The Internal Control Coordinator must have At least 5 years’ experience in internal audit, internal control, risk management or related experience, Good analytical skills and Good interpersonal skills (open minded, pragmatic, diplomatic…). He or She must be Ability to remain calm and positive under pressure and in difficult situations and Professional qualification or certification in accounting/auditing, He or She must have First-hand experience and knowledge of working in development sector and Familiarity with project management and development sector donor requirements e.g. ECHO, EU, DFID, DFAT, UN, BMZ, GFFO etc.

 

Please, kindly use this link for the full role profile:   Job Profile for Risk management and Internal Control Coordinator_.pdf 

Location: Yaounde

Type of Role: Fixed term Contract

Reports to: Risk Management and Internal Control Manager 

Hay Level: 13

Closing Date: 28th August 2025

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

 

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

 

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

 

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

 

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

 

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.