Internal Audit Program Manager (IA PM)

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 the IA Director and Country Directors to design and implement risk management strategies, lead investigations, and manage a high-performing audit team.
What You’ll Do
Project Design (25%)
Represent IA in country project design conversations, including 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
Risk Monitoring & Systems (45%)
Own and monitor IA metrics and KPIs across your country portfolio; lead correction of missed or declining targets
Hold regular meetings with Country Directors; lead escalation protocols and transparent investigation of high-risk cases
Monitor fraud reporting trends; 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 and IA operations; write quarterly productivity reports and project retrospectives
Support tech-related fraud prevention innovations and identify new ways to detect and reduce fraud
People Management (10%)
Directly manage Internal Audit Managers across your assigned countries; conduct regular check-ins and quarterly performance reviews
Lead hiring of IAMs; conduct skip-level meetings with AFMs and support their development
Build a team culture rooted in critical thinking, accountability, and ethical behavior
Conduct career growth assessments and coordinate with HR on professional development
Culture & Compliance (10%)
Champion GiveDirectly’s Recipients First value and uphold the Code of Conduct across all operations
Identify sub-cultures that may create safeguarding or fraud risks; conduct annual fraud and safeguarding training for country Programs teams
Other (10%)
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
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in internal audit, risk management, or fraud investigation, ideally in complex field-based environments
Strong analytical and systems-thinking skills — you use data to diagnose risk, generate insights, and drive decisions
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
What Success Looks Like in 12–18 Months
Clear risk monitoring systems and KPIs in place across your country portfolio, with consistent reporting to leadership
All countries in portfolio have up-to-date risk registers and IA workplans; spot checks completed on schedule
IAMs are well-supported, performing strongly, and developing professionally
Escalation protocols are in place and followed; high-risk cases are investigated transparently and resolved efficiently
At least one meaningful improvement to IA systems, tools, or processes driven by your initiative
Compensation
At GiveDirectly, we strive to pay our employees generously and equitably. We use an accredited third party salary aggregator to calculate what we believe to be competitive pay based on role, location, and cost of living. We also have a no negotiation policy to ensure we are paying staff equitably across roles. Read more about our compensation philosophy here.
Why work at GiveDirectly?
At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:
A supportive team that works hard and cares hard
A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
Flexible paid time off that staff is encouraged to take
Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development 
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Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization working with communities to eliminate extreme poverty, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and will systematically check with previous employers about any abuse or misconduct related matters involving potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.
These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we work with, and prevent abuse to our recipients and staff.
**GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect people and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of “zero tolerance when it comes to preventing,  reporting, or responding to any form of abuse or  exploitation.” and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.**
Reasonable Accommodations
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