Location: Europe (Netherlands, France, Belgium, Switzerland)

Status: Full-Time, Regular

Starting Salary: €90,000, commensurate with professional experience and internal equity

Closing Date: Submit application by 20 November

Risk Level: X  Level 3 ☐Level 2     ☐Level 1

• (Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability. 
• Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children.
• Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data)

About Prosper Global

Barely enough is not enough for anyone. Prosper Global is a humanitarian organization working alongside communities facing conflict, climate change, and economic hardship to meet urgent needs and create the conditions for lasting progress. Today's challenges demand new solutions, so we pair local knowledge with global resources to help communities build what's needed, test what's possible, and scale what's proven so that people everywhere can pursue a full life on their own terms. In 2026, we changed our name from Mercy Corps to Prosper Global, to reflect our belief that when every community can prosper, all of humanity moves forward.

The Unit

The Internal Audit Unit (IAU) operates within the Ethics and Compliance Department (ECD) and reports directly to the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO). The Senior Director of Internal Audit also has direct access to the Chair of the Joint Audit and Risk Committee (JARC). The IAU's role is to provide objective assurance that Prosper Global's business risks are being managed appropriately and that the agency's risk management and internal control framework is operating effectively. The IAU actively reviews, among other things, the reliability and integrity of financial and operating information as well as the systems established by the agency to ensure compliance with Prosper Global's policies and procedures, donor policies and regulations, and US, UK, Netherlands and host country laws and regulations.

The Position

The Senior Director, Internal Audit (SDIA) provides independent, objective assurance and strategic insight to Prosper Global's leadership and the JARC. The role manages the organization's internal audit function and helps strengthen governance, risk management, compliance, and internal control systems across a complex global operating environment.

The SDIA develops and executes a risk-based internal audit strategy that evaluates key enterprise risks. Working closely with senior leadership, country teams, and corporate functions, the SDIA identifies opportunities to strengthen accountability, improve organizational effectiveness, safeguard resources, and support mission achievement.

The position serves as a trusted advisor to leadership and the Board, providing forward-looking analysis, practical recommendations, and objective assurance regarding the effectiveness of Prosper Global's control environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Vision and Strategy

• Partners with stakeholders to develop and execute the IAU strategy, ensuring the delivery of high quality, risk-based audit and advisory services that respond to organizational priorities and evolving risk.
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls associated with new business models and innovative funding mechanisms.
• Ensures the IAU delivers meaningful assurance, actionable recommendations, and risk insights that strengthen internal controls, support effective risk management, and enhance organizational performance and accountability.
• Develops audit reports, presentations, and communications that are clear, concise, objective, and impactful, enabling management and governance bodies to understand key risks, make informed decisions, and take timely corrective actions.

Personal Development

• Consistently strives to exceed expectations; demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.
• Maintains high ethical standards and treats people with respect and dignity.
• Demonstrates an awareness of their personal strengths and development needs, modeling non-defensive behavior and openness to feedback.
• Builds a culture of feedback and learning, so IAU reports are viewed by agency management as tools for improved compliance, performance, service delivery and achievement of mission outcomes.
• Always demonstrates sound judgment and welcomes new ideas and bold thinking. Implements innovative approaches and evaluates their impact.
• Shares information proactively and appropriately, helping to create a trusting, collaborative team environment that supports reasoned risk-taking and risk assessment.

Internal Audit Services

• Documents, maintains, and periodically reviews the Internal Audit program, including audit methodologies and procedures, to ensure alignment with Prosper Global's policies and applicable donor requirements.
• Supports special scope audits as requested by the CECO, other Executive Staff or the JARC.
• Uses appropriate reporting and governance channels to bring organizational conflicts of interest and other significant internal control or compliance issues to the attention of the CECO, senior management, and, where appropriate, the JARC.
• Maintains expert knowledge of Prosper Global's policies and procedures and remains current on applicable donor rules, regulations and industry practices.
• Maintains systems and records that ensure the security, completeness and retention of Internal Audit documentation and historical records.
• Presents audit findings and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Analyzes information from audit, assurance, compliance and review activities across the organization (e.g., donor audits, external reviews, and compliance monitoring) to inform the IAU's audit strategy and risk management approach.
• Provides independent advice and insight on internal controls, risk management, and governance considerations related to system design, process improvements, and organizational automation initiatives.
• Provides periodic updates to the JARC regarding audit activities, significant findings, control deficiencies, and the status of management corrective action efforts.

Team Management

• Fosters and sustains a culture of mutual respect, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement where team members are empowered to achieve excellence.
• Sets clear expectations, promotes accountability, and supports professional growth through ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Leads, supervises, mentors, and develops IAU staff, ensuring the team possesses the skills and resources necessary to deliver high quality audit and advisory services.
• Partners with country and regional leadership to identify and prioritize control gaps, audit findings, and other identified areas for improvement.
• Strengthens the IAU's data analytics and continuous auditing capabilities to enhance risk assessment, improve audit effectiveness, and facilitate remote testing and monitoring of international operations.
• Leverages technology and data-driven insights to increase audit coverage, identify emerging risks, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit activities.

Field Audits

• Subject to risk priorities and resource availability, leads or oversees the execution of approximately 2 to 4 field audits annually, including periodic travel to international field locations.
• Conducts or directs audits and special reviews identified through the annual audit plan, emerging risk assessments, management requests, or other organizational priorities.

Coordination

• Partners closely with the COO, GC, CFO, Corporate Finance, Grant Compliance Support Unit, Global Procurement and Logistics, International Finance, Program Operations teams, Human Resources, and the Global Controller to ensure Internal Audit activities remain aligned with Prosper Global's evolving risks, operations, policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with other ECD functions to facilitate information sharing, support risk-based decision making, and ensure significant audit findings, and fraud and corruption indicators, are appropriately considered and addressed.
• Collaborates with external auditors as necessary and assists the Global Controller or International Finance Department in responding to relevant inquiries.
• Serves as a standing member of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee, providing insight regarding key risks, control effectiveness, emerging trends, and organizational risk efforts.
• Fosters strong working relationships across global and field operations.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
• Practices the values of Prosper Global including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Supervisory Responsibility

Internal Auditors (1)

Accountability

• Reports directly to: Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO)
• Works directly with: Field personnel, including Country Directors, Regional Operations Directors, Regional Vice Presidents, Country Finance Managers and finance team members, and any Internal Audit team members in countries; International Finance; Grant Compliance Support Unit; Global Procurement and Logistics; Operations teams; Human Resources; Global Controller
• Governance access: Direct and independent access to the Chair of the JARC while continuing to report to the CECO; makes periodic presentations to the JARC

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Prosper Global team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification and Transferable Skills

• A degree in Business Administration, Accounting and/or Finance and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credentials are required. Additional certifications such as CPA, CISA, CFE, CRMA or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive internal audit, risk management, compliance or assurance experience.
• Significant experience leading audit functions in complex multinational organizations.
• Experience conducting audits in humanitarian, international development, non-profit or similarly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of US government, EU, and major institutional donor compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of international internal audit standards.
• Experience engaging directly with boards, audit committees or equivalent governance bodies.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Experience working overseas, with strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.

Success Factors

The successful candidate is a collaborative and highly credible leader who can balance independence with partnership. They possess exceptional judgment, resilience, and the ability to communicate complex risks in a clear and practical manner. They are comfortable engaging with senior executives, Board members, donors, and field teams operating in challenging environments.

The SDIA demonstrates intellectual curiosity, sound professional skepticism, cultural awareness, and a commitment to continuous improvement. They foster trust while holding themselves and others accountable to the highest standards of integrity and performance.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The location of the position is flexible within continental Europe where Prosper Global is registered and able to employ staff. The position will entail up to 40% travel to field locations, including program locations that may include insecure or harsh environments.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Team Engagement and Effectiveness

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Prosper Global is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Safeguarding and Ethics

Prosper Global is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Prosper Global Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Prosper Global Integrity Hotline ([email protected]).