Internal Audit and Compliance Officer

About the role

The African Academy of Sciences is seeking an Internal Audit and Compliance Officer to oversee and support the effectiveness of its organisational operations and grants management processes. The role ensures that grantees, partners and internal teams adhere to established policies and risk management frameworks.

Key responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support to ensure the organisational operations and grants management process is functionally effective.
• Support alignment of roles and responsibilities of grantees and partners.
• Act as custodian of the organisational risk management and sub‑grants policy, ensuring full implementation and compliance.
• Participate in the development of joint programming and sub‑grant project work plans.
• Ensure all requirements for successful project implementation are fulfilled.
• Report functionally to the Governing Council.

Required profile

• Experience in audit, compliance and risk management within a not‑for‑profit or research organisation.
• Familiarity with grants management and sub‑grant administration.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills