We are currently recruiting a Global Assurance Coordinator to join our Ethics and Compliance team.

This is a remote position open to candidates based in RI countries of operation.

At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.

We are proud to be a global recruiter, hiring people from around the world. We offer competitive salaries and benefit packages for all staff, that are applied fairly and transparently. This means we are unable to advertise the salary as it is dependent on the local job market of the staff member, we will inform shortlisted candidates of the salary range as part of the selection process.

This role is classified as requiring standard pre-employment checks.

About Relief International

Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

About the Opportunity

Global Assurance (GA) is part of Relief International’s governance framework and has been established to provide independent and objective assurance and advisory services, to assess and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and governance processes.

The role of the Global Assurance Coordinator is key in supporting RI’s global assurance and compliance function by ensuring effective coordination, documentation, and reporting across RI international operations.

The role supports the Global Assurance Manager by coordinating projects, managing data and documentation, and strengthening organizational systems to promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities

This role includes the following responsibilities.

• Coordinate global assurance, audit, and compliance activities across countries, teams, and external auditors.

• Plan, track, and monitor audit assignments, schedules, deliverables, and follow-up actions.up actions.

• Manage assurance data by collecting, analysing, and maintaining standardized documentation and centralized audit repositories.

• Prepare dashboards, summaries, and reports for leadership and governance bodies.

• Support internal controls reviews, compliance monitoring, and execution of control testing activities.

• Contribute to risk assessments, process improvements, and enhancement of assurance tools and systems.

• Identify and drive opportunities to improve efficiency, accountability, and audit process effectiveness across the organization.

About You

You will bring the following experience and skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Auditing, or a related field.

• Progressive experience in internal audit, assurance, compliance, or risk management, preferably within international or multi-country environments.

• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related tools.

• Demonstrated experience supporting audit processes, including documentation review and control testing.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality.

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work collaboratively in multicultural environments.

• Sound understanding of internal control, risk management, and governance principles.

Desirable Criteria

• Professional certification or progress toward certification (CIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or similar).

• Proficiency in Arabic and/or French.

• Experience working in international NGOs, humanitarian, or development organizations.

• Familiarity with donor compliance frameworks and institutional funding requirements.

How To Apply

To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.

• You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.

• The cover letter should be one page, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.

Closing Date

Monday March 2, 2026.

As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviours outlined in the Code of Conduct.

Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.