Senior Director, Internal Audit

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 Resou