Senior Global Assurance Officer, West and Central Africa at Plan International

Nigeria

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Global Assurance Officer, West and Central Africa

Location: Nigeria

Summary

  • As a Global Assurance Senior, you’ll be at the forefront of strengthening Plan International’s global operations.
  • You’ll lead assurance engagements and strategic reviews across regions, providing senior leadership and the International Board with critical insights into the effectiveness of our systems, programs, and controls.
  • You’ll also play a key role in implementing GA’s strategy, collaborating on cross-functional projects, and supporting Country Offices in building robust second-line functions.
  • Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll guide regional and country-level teams on best practices in governance, risk management, and internal control.
  • This is more than an audit role—it’s a chance to apply systems thinking, drive process improvements, and help shape a resilient, high-performing organization.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead assurance engagements at regional and global levels
  • Provide objective insights to senior management and the International Board
  • Support implementation of GA strategic initiatives
  • Strengthen second-line functions in Country Offices
  • Advise management teams on governance, risk, and control practices
  • Apply audit principles alongside problem-solving and process optimization

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in audit, assurance, or risk management
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work across cultures and geographies
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Passion for improving systems and driving organizational performance

Application Closing Date
17th August, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online