Risk Management & Internal Control Intern

Support Risk Management & Internal Control Department for accountability and transparency.

Application deadline in 11 hours: Wednesday 5 Aug 2026 at 23:00 UTC

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Overview

Support Risk Management & Internal Control Department for accountability and transparency.

You have:

  • Minimum BAC+2 (HND) in Audit, Finance, Accounting, Management, Law, Commerce, Banking & Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Demonstrate integrity and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
  • Experience in the NGO sector, particularly with child-focused organizations is an advantage.
  • Applicants must be aged 26 years or below.
  • Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries.

We won’t stop until we are all equal.

The Opportunity

The Risk Management & Internal Control Intern will support the Risk Management & Internal Control Department in strengthening internal controls, promoting compliance, and enhancing risk management practices across Plan International Cameroon. The intern will contribute to internal control reviews, partner liquidation checks, donor compliance monitoring, audit preparation, documentation management, and risk register updates, while supporting the organization's commitment to accountability and transparency.

The Individual

We are looking for a motivated candidate with a Minimum BAC+2 (HND) in Audit, Finance, Accounting, Management, Law, Commerce, Banking & Finance, Economics, or a related field.

The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and communication skills, demonstrate integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. Experience in the NGO sector, particularly with child-focused organizations, is an advantage. Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be aged 26 years or below

Please follow this link for a full role profile: JOB DESCRIPTION-RMIC INTERNS .pdf

Location: Bamenda (1), Bertoua (1), Yaounde (2), Garoua (1), Maroua (2) and Ngaoundere (1)

Type of Role: Internship agreement

Reports to: Internal Control Assistant

Grade: N/A

Closing Date: 05th August 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

Potential interview questions

Describe a situation where you had to analyze data to inform a decision. This assesses your analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions. Present a clear example showcasing your thought process and the outcome.
How do you ensure effective communication in a multicultural environment? This evaluates your communication skills and adaptability. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of your attention to detail in a previous task? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What does integrity mean to you in a professional setting? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever worked with NGOs? What was your experience? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to manage stress while working on tight deadlines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle mistakes in your work, especially when others are involved? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How comfortable are you with preparing documentation for compliance monitoring? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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