Job description
Description
There is one position open for an Internal Audit Consultant.
Risk Management and Internal Audit (RMIA)Unit
Activity: Internal Audit visit – 2025
Dates of site visit: January 25 to February 7, 2026
Audit engagement period: December 2025 to March 2026
Over the past 40 years, the international division of MCD Global Health (MCD) has worked to strengthen health systems through integrated, sustainable, and locally driven interventions across several public health sectors. MCD collaborates with donors, national governments, the private sector, health agencies, communities, and local stakeholders to improve health and save lives in the following areas: malaria control; maternal, neonatal, and child health; water, sanitation, and hygiene; tuberculosis; HIV/AIDS; Zika; and other communicable diseases.
MCD Global Health is seeking candidates to serve as a short-term Internal Audit Consultant to support the audit of an MCD project in Africa. The purpose of this consultancy is to provide an independent and objective assessment of internal controls and financial and operational practices in support of effective project implementation. The consultancy will take place between January and February 2026 and will include on-site audit work, as well as audit planning, analysis, and reporting in line with internal audit best practices.
Overall Job Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Senior Risk Management and Internal Audit Manager, the Internal Audit Consultant will be responsible for executing audit activities that provide independent and objective assurance on operational, financial, and compliance controls. The Consultant will work closely with country teams and headquarters staff to assess risks, document findings, and support high-quality audit deliverables.
Specific Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Senior Risk Management and Internal Audit Manager, the Consultant will:
Governance & Compliance
Assess governance structures, oversight mechanisms, and internal policies
Review legal, regulatory, and donor compliance
Evaluate risk management practices and whistleblower mechanisms
Analyze coordination between country operations and headquarters
Project & Program Management
Review compliance with donor agreements and contractual obligations
Assess accuracy and timeliness of programmatic and financial reporting
Evaluate project oversight, monitoring, and evaluation systems
Financial Controls
Review financial close processes and reporting accuracy
Assess cash, bank, tax, and statutory compliance
Review controls over payroll, advances, expenses, accruals, receivables, and payables
Evaluate segregation of duties and cost allocation practices
Asset & Operations Management
Assess controls over fixed assets, inventory, vehicles, and fuel management
Review procurement, consultant contracting, and logistics controls
Human Resources Management
Review recruitment, onboarding, and exit processes
Assess performance management, compensation, benefits, leave tracking, and personnel files
Review severance accruals and occupational health and safety compliance
Information Technology Controls
Assess IT infrastructure, data security, and backup procedures
Review disaster recovery planning and software licensing compliance
Deliverables
The Consultant will be responsible for producing the following deliverables:
Completed internal audit working papers (within 5 working days after site visit)
Summary of audit findings using MCD templates (within 5 working days)
Draft internal audit report (within 10 working days after site visit)
All supporting documentation collected during the engagement
All deliverables will be submitted electronically to MCD Global Health
Requirements
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:
Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or internal audit, preferably with an INGO
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, or a related field
Professional certification (CPA, CIA, ACCA, or equivalent)
Fluency in Spanish and English (required)
Strong analytical, organizational, and report-writing skills
Ability to work independently in complex operational environments
Availability to travel to Africa between January 15 and February 15, 2026
