National Senior Officer – Internal Audit (CLDRM)

The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development, and promotion of private-sector enterprises and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities.

AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote, or resource-poor areas to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance, education, and health.

POSITION OBJECTIVE
The National Senior Officer Internal Audit position is established to support donor-mandated audits of the Community-led Disaster Risk Management Project (ABD010) and related Implementing Partners (IPs), as well as the expanding internal audit assignments across the organization.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Actively engage in preparation of annual internal audit plans based on organizational and project risks; Collaborate with the Internal Audit manager to develop risk-based audit plans, considering organizational and Donor priorities, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks.
•    Conduct risk-based internal audits of projects, programmes, implementing partners, field offices, and support functions. Adhering to the donor/organization-specific guidelines, financial and operational management requirements outlined in the grant agreement. i.e., Applicable ADB guidelines as stipulated in Article 3.2 of SGA.
•    Review adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance arrangements, and risk management systems across the organization and project/program. Make practical recommendations to strengthen controls and mitigate risks.
•    Liaise with Management: Collaborate with management and stakeholders, ensuring that audit findings align with the project's overall objectives. 
•    Stay Current with Regulations: Stay up to date with regulations, auditing and accounting standards, and best practices outlined in the grant agreement to ensure audit processes remain in line with current requirements.
•    Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured audit findings and conduct follow-up audit to resolve issues identified during audit, following the guidelines specified in the grant agreement. Communicate findings effectively and suggest practical recommendations.
•    Prepare standard audit working papers and maintain sufficient audit evidence in accordance with professional standards.
•    Promote Ethical Conduct: Uphold the highest ethical standards in all audit activities, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information as outlined in the project documentation.
•    Travels are required to conduct field visits, spot checks, beneficiary verification, and physical inspections of project activities and assets. 
•    Perform other tasks: As instructed by the IA manager or Head/Chief Internal Auditor.
•    To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way that reflects AKF’s commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy and Child Safeguarding Policy. 
•    To report any suspicions or actual violations of the Safeguarding Policy and/or Child Safeguarding Policy as per the given training.

OCCASIONAL SIGNIFICANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Preparing presentations, collecting documents, filing, and providing general administrative support where necessary.
•    Conduct Special Investigations: Conduct special investigations as required, responding to specific concerns and allegations, and preparing detailed reports on findings.
•    Assist in Internal Control & Risk Management Assessments: Assist in the evaluation and testing of internal controls and help establish effective control and Risk Management frameworks.

DECISION-MAKING & AUTHORITY 
•    Coordinate directly with programme, finance, procurement, HR, and field teams for the collection of audit evidence and clarification of observations.
•    Provide inputs and recommendations for annual audit planning, risk assessment, and prioritization of audit engagements.
•    Follow-up with audit clients.

•    Bachelor’s degree in Economics/ Business Administration with CIA certification or ACCA Qualified or Finalist (Maximum 2 Papers Remaining).
•    4 years of relevant experience working in an INGO or NGO environment. 

REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES
•    Strong knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards), risk-based auditing methodologies, and internal control frameworks.
•    Strong knowledge of procurement, financial management, grant compliance, and contract management requirements applicable to donor-funded programmes.
•    Excellent audit report writing, analytical, and documentation skills with the ability to prepare clear, evidence-based, and actionable audit findings and recommendations.
•    Ability to work independently under pressure, manage multiple assignments, and meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision.
•    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and audit tracking/reporting tools.
•    High level of integrity, professional skepticism, confidentiality, and ethical conduct in handling sensitive information and investigations.

APPLICATION
Interested internal applicants should submit their CV along with a cover letter to Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org no later than 10th June 2026. 

Important Notes: 
•    Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying. 
•    No supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s), etc.) are required at this stage. 
•    Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
•    Salary scale: Grade D, step 4 – 6 based on the organization’s salary scale.

The Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan (AKF-Afg) promotes a transparent and equitable recruitment process. We reiterate that all services related to job applications, including processing, seminars, and training programs, are provided free of charge. 

Our official job announcements are posted on the ACBAR website (acbar.org/jobs). Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through our designated email address: jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org. Each job vacancy is assigned a unique identification number for your reference, and upon submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation acknowledging its receipt immediately. 

AKF- Afg recruitment and selection process reflects our commitment to equal opportunity and protecting children and at-risk adults, beneficiaries, partners, community members, and employees from safeguarding violations. AKF (Afg) participates in the Scheme for the disclosure of safeguarding-related misconduct within the humanitarian and development sector (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme). In line with this Scheme, AKF (Afg) will contact previous employers of job applicants to request information about any investigations or findings of misconduct concerning allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment (sexual misconduct) against the applicant, during or after their employment. AKF (Afg) further implements a range of procedures and vetting checks, including criminal records disclosures, to ensure everyone associated with AKF (Afg) is kept free from harm and abuse is prevented.
 
Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected individuals will be required to always comply with AKF (Afg)s Safeguarding Policy. 

By submitting the job application, the applicant confirms to have understood and consented to AKF (Afg) contacting the applicant’s prior employers, during AKF (Afg)’s recruitment process, to request any such information and maintain this information on file for Recruitment and Human Resources Management purposes.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.