GiveDirectly
InternalAuditProgramManager
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“Internal Audit Program Manager at GiveDirectly. Skills: internal audit, risk management, fraud investigation, people management, cross-functional coordination. prevent, detect, and mitigate field-based risks associated with delivering cash transfers. partner with the IA Director and Country Directors to design and implement risk management strategies”
Industry & Context.
analytical and systems-thinking skills; Structured problem-solver; diagnose risk; generate insights; drive decisions; thrives in ambiguous, high-stakes contexts
Preference for candidates based in Mozambique, DRC, Rwanda, or Uganda, Travel may be required for spot checks on programs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience in internal audit, risk management, or fraud investigation, ideally in complex field-based environments, Analytical and systems-thinking skills, Experienced people manager who builds high-performing, values-driven teams across multiple countries or geographies, Clear, direct communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and navigate cross-functional complexity, Structured problem-solver who thrives in ambiguous, high-stakes contexts and follows through on commitments, Technically fluent — comfortable with data tools, dashboards, and excited to apply AI and automation to audit and fraud prevention, Motivated by GiveDirectly’s mission and committed to putting recipients first in all decisions
Nice to Have
French or Portuguese language proficiency is highly desirable
What You'll Do.
and mitigate field-based risks associated with delivering cash transfers
partner with the IA Director and Country Directors to design and implement risk management strategies
manage a high-performing audit team
Represent IA in country project design conversations
development of risk management measures
Own development of project-specific IA proposals (audit rates
approaches) and risk registers for all new and ongoing projects
Oversee community risk scoping exercises and review implementation tools to strengthen risk detection and prevention
lead correction of missed or declining targets
Hold regular meetings with Country leads
establish escalation protocols and transparent investigation of high-risk cases
Monitor fraud reporting
flag high-risk countries and projects to the CD and IA Director
Build in-country relationships with fraud management stakeholders (e. g. telcos) for sustainable fraud resolution
Conduct spot checks on programs
write quarterly productivity reports and project retrospectives
Support tech-related fraud prevention innovations and identify new ways to detect and reduce fraud
Directly manage Internal Audit Managers across your assigned portfolio
conduct regular check-ins and quarterly performance reviews
Lead hiring of new team members
conduct skip-level meetings with AFMs and support their development
Build a team culture rooted in critical thinking
Conduct career growth assessments and coordinate with HR on professional development
conduct annual fraud and safeguarding training for country Programs teams
Support the IA Director and SM in evolving global IA strategy and leveraging AI and technology for fraud risk management
Participate in weekly IA management meetings
support external audits and cross-portfolio work as needed
Proactively identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of IA operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partner with the IA Director and Country Directors; Represent IA in country project design conversations; Hold regular meetings with Country leads; Build in-country relationships with fraud management stakeholders; Directly manage Internal Audit Managers; conduct skip-level meetings with AFMs; coordinate with HR on professional development; Support the IA Director and SM in evolving global IA strategy; support external audits and cross-portfolio work
Communication Scope
Clear, direct communicator; influence senior stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Project Design, risk registers, project-specific IA proposals, community risk scoping exercises, implementation tools, productivity reports, project retrospectives, cross-portfolio work
Full Job Description
GiveDirectly has delivered more than $1B in cash directly to 2+ million people living in poverty across 15 countries since 2011. We believe cash transfers are one of the most scalable, cost-effective, and dignified forms of aid, with the research to back it up. Our work has been covered by The Economist, NPR, TED, and The Washington Post. We are one of Time100’s Most Influential Companies of 2026. Our culture is candid, analytical, and non-hierarchical. We support high ownership and real professional growth. Curious about what it's really like to work here? Read our values and hear from the people who do. If they resonate, this could be a great fit! Location: Flexible. We have a strong preference for candidates based in Mozambique, DRC, Rwanda, or Uganda. French or Portuguese language proficiency is highly desirable. Level: Manager Priority application deadline: applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early applications are strongly encouraged as we may close this posting when we reach a critical mass of applications About the role: The Internal Audit (IA) team is a firewalled team within GiveDirectly that exists to support the organisation in delivering millions of dollars to recipients safely. Specifically, the IA team is mandated to conduct field assessments to surface and investigate field-based risks, among the communities where we deliver cash. The IA team is responsible for assessing and identifying design gaps in our operations that have the potential to expose our recipients to harm, abuse and fraud. The team ensures that we are able to deliver cash safely to recipients by designing innovations for the prevention, detection, investigation and mitigation of risks that are both internal and external to GD. GiveDirectly is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Program Manager to prevent, detect, and mitigate field-based risks associated with delivering cash transfers to thousands of households across a portfolio of countries. You will partner with th
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