ASSURANCE MANAGER

The Organisation

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

At Plan International, we believe every child deserves a future free from poverty, violence, and inequality. As the Global Assurance Manager, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding that future—by ensuring our operations are transparent, accountable, and resilient. This is more than an audit role; it’s a chance to lead with purpose, influence global strategy, and help build a better world for children and girls.
Global Assurance is a key component of Plan International’s governance framework, providing independent and objective assurance and consulting services that enhance operational effectiveness. Through a disciplined and systematic approach, Global Assurance evaluates and strengthens risk management, internal controls, and governance processes across the organization.
As the Global Assurance Manager, you will manage a regional team to deliver high-quality assurance services to the Leadership Team and International Board. You will play a pivotal role in assessing key processes, policies, and controls at country, regional, and global levels, while responding to the evolving assurance needs of the organization as it implements its new global strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a regional assurance team to deliver the annual audit plan effectively and efficiently.
Provide clear, evidence-based audit opinions on the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
Oversee the planning and execution of audits and reviews across the region, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Conduct advisory and ad hoc assignments in response to stakeholder requests, offering strategic insights and recommendations.
Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure assurance activities support organizational goals and strategic direction.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Global Assurance methodologies and practices.

What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in internal audit, risk management, or governance within a complex international organization.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a geographically dispersed team.
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Professional qualifications in auditing, accounting, or risk (e.g., CIA, ACCA, CPA) are highly desirable.
Commitment to Plan International’s values and mission, with a strong understanding of development and humanitarian contexts.
For more information regarding the person and job specification, please click on the link below: GA Manager Role Profile F1.docx

*Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.

Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.

Location: Location: The location of this role can be flexible where Plan International has an office* in the West and Central Africa region is preferred but countries in Middle East and Southern Africa is also an option – that can employ on behalf of the Global Hub and you have the pre-existing right to work and live. This includes Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Egypt, Ethiopia, Jordan, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-leste, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Type of Role: Global Hub position for the West and Central Africa Region – Permanent or maximum fixed term contract available.
Reports to: Director of Global Assurance
Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that the salary and employment benefits will be set according to your location and therefore it is not possible to include full details here. 

Closing Date: Wednesday 31st August 2025 (UK Midnight)

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://jobs.plan-international.org/search/?createNewAlert=false&q=cameroon