Internal Audit Manager

Overview

Manage a small Internal Audit team to support governance and accountability.

You have:

• 5 years post qualification experience in a relevant field.
• Internationally recognised Chartered Internal Audit qualification or professional accounting qualification.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards and risk/control frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and locations.
• Planning and people-management skills to deliver high-quality programmes.
• Experience in NGO/international development context is beneficial but not essential.
• Fluency in additional languages is beneficial but not essential.

Description

Are you motivated by the opportunity to work in an organisation that supports people and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice? Do you value working in a global organisation with an inclusive and collaborative culture? Then Trócaire wants to hear from you! Read on for more details about this exciting opportunity.

The Opportunity

Internal Audit is part of Trócaire’s Directorate and is a small, trusted team working across the organisation and our overseas programmes. In this role, you’ll get exposure to strategic priorities while also delivering practical, hands-on audit work. You’ll partner with senior leaders and teams across Trócaire to strengthen governance and accountability, and you’ll see how strong controls protect resources and support our impact for the communities we serve. If you enjoy building constructive relationships, asking the right questions, and turning insights into clear, workable improvements, this is a strong opportunity in a mission-driven organisation.

About Trócaire

Trócaire is an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO). We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together, we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world.

Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:

• Promote Access to Justice;

• Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;

• Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence;

• Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and

• Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice.

Our work is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and in our values of Solidarity, Courage, Participation, Perseverance and Accountability.

Do you want to know more about Trocaire, the organisation? Find out more at Trócaire’s website through this [link].

You will report to the Head of Internal Audit.The job opportunity will be offered on a fixed term contract for three years and is based in Nairobi, Kenya. As part of your role, you will manage a small Internal Audit team.

Benefits

What we can offer you:

Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits. We have an excellent range of work life balance friendly policies.

Closing date for applications is 6th May 2026

First round interviews will take place on Friday 15th May. Any candidates who progress through the first round interviews will be invited to second round interviews on Friday 22nd May. You must be available for interview on these dates.

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has clear expectations of all employees. Please ensure to click this [link] for more information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies.

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workplace

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We actively seek to create a fair and inclusive recruitment process, where candidates are assessed on their skills, experience and competencies. We value the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives and identities colleagues bring, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Reasonable accommodation and accessibility supports can be provided to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests can be made within your application or by contacting [email protected].

To learn more, please refer to our EDI commitment [link] and Diversity and Inclusion statement [link]

Requirements

Role Requirements

The role requires an Internationally recognised Chartered Internal Audit qualification or professional accounting qualification with 5 years post qualification experience. You will need strong knowledge of internal audit standards and risk/control frameworks, the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and locations, and the planning and people-management skills to deliver a high-quality programme of work, including overseas travel. Experience in the NGO/international development context, donor compliance, data analytics/audit tools or additional languages is beneficial but not essential.

See full job description here Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview. Interview questions will be based on the competencies outlined in the job advertisement and job specification.

Where a high volume of applications is received, shortlisting may be based on the essential criteria and competencies most important to successful performance in the role.

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