The Lead Internal Auditor contributes to the calling of Medical Teams International by overseeing and implementing a risk-based internal audit program that evaluates the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal controls across Medical Teams’ global operations. This position provides support to the Contracts and Compliance function within Medical Teams to conduct assurance, consulting, and investigation engagements as required. The Lead Internal Auditor serves as a trusted advisor to management and the Medical Teams Board while maintaining independence in line with Institute of Internal Auditor Standards. 

Medical Teams International Calling:   

Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.  

Medical Teams International holds strict child and vulnerable adult safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct related to sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment & selection, hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates’ eligibility, thorough background checks, police clearance, and professional reference check processes. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with organizational strategy, donor requirements, and emerging risks. 
• Establish and maintain the internal audit charter, methodology, and quality assurance program consistent with IIA Standards. 
• Develop and maintain audit programs and workpapers that meet professional standards. 
• Conduct internal audits assessing the design and operating effectiveness of risk management controls, governance processes, and compliance frameworks. 
• Provide oversight of Country Office staff assigned to support completion of internal audit assignments. 
• Track and validate management action plans and report progress to HQ Senior Leadership. 
• Support or lead investigations into allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or safeguarding breaches in collaboration with Compliance, HR, Safeguarding, or Country Office teams. 
• Provide training and guidance to staff and partners as directed on internal controls, risk management, and donor compliance. 
• Maintain clear and open communications with staff before, during, and after audit engagements to ensure full understanding of issues as they arise and support implementation of audit recommendations. 
• Provide the Executive Team and Senior Leadership Team with analysis of consolidated audit findings from across the organization and recommendations for improvement of internal control systems. 
• Ensure the safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding code of conduct and behavior expectations.   

Other Duties: 

• Provide support to the Compliance Department as required.  
• Other tasks as directed by the Contracts and Compliance Manager.  
• Utilize volunteers when appropriate.  
• Additional duties as assigned.  

EDUCATION, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, public administration, international development, risk management, or related field. 
• Valid passport for international travel 

Preferred:

• CIA, ISO, CRMA, CFE or other equivalent certification linked to audit, risk management, or investigation. 
• Master’s degree in business, accounting, public administration, international development, risk management, or related field 
• Existing visa for travel to the United States of America. 

EXPERIENCE 

Required: 

• Minimum 6 years of experience in auditing, regulatory compliance, internal control, or fraud prevention with significant operational audit experience and strong understanding of financial controls. 
• Must demonstrate international cross-cultural experience in humanitarian or development settings. 
• Experience assessing risk management frameworks and governance processes. 

Preferred:  

• Experience working with INGOs. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

Knowledge:  

• Knowledge of a broad range of funder compliance requirements: US Government, UNHCR, OCHA, ECHO, and other humanitarian funders. 
• Understanding of common international internal audit standards as identified by the Institute of Internal Auditors. Knowledge of ISO or other internal audit standards is desirable. 
• Knowledge of common humanitarian or development operational processes (e.g., health program delivery, supply chain, safeguarding) and financial processes (e.g., grants management, procurement, cash handling). 

Skills:  

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. 
•  Excellent critical thinking skills. 
• Well-developed organizational and project management skills, with the ability to plan and execute projects with a high degree of independence. 
• Moderately skilled in Microsoft 365 software: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint   
• Moderately skilled in communication software and platforms: Outlook, Teams, Internet, CRM (or other database programs)  

Abilities: 

• Commitment to Medical Teams International Calling Statement and Core Values. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain an internal audit program and apply risk-based auditing techniques. 
• Ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload and work within a remote team that is based across multiple time zones. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with others. 
• A standard 40-hour workweek is expected, however, frequent work across multiple time zones is necessary (CAT, EAT, EEST, EDT, PST); requiring flexible morning or evening hours depending on home time zone and assignment locations. 
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including to remote or austere environments. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Frequent use of a computer, databases and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer. 
• Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer. 
• Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself. 
• Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder 
• Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 
• Seldom to occasionally position oneself to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot. 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. 
• The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions.