Risk, Governance and Compliance Intern

About the role

The Risk, Governance and Compliance Intern will support Save the Children Kenya’s finance and programme teams in delivering efficient external audit assistance and promoting a culture of compliance across the programme and its partners.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the full external audit process, including document preparation, timelines communication and field support.
• Liaise with programme and department staff to provide management comments and clarify auditor queries.
• Track audit findings, communicate recommendations to the Risk, Governance and Compliance Manager and follow up on corrective actions.
• Visit field offices to review financial and non‑financial processes against Save the Children regulations.
• Archive audit documentation and retrieve records as needed.
• Review award files and reports prior to donor audits to ensure completeness and compliance.

Required profile

• Recent graduate or current student with an interest in risk, governance and compliance.
• Ability to work under the direction of the Internal Controls and Compliance Coordinator.
• Strong collaboration skills to work closely with finance and programme teams.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hands‑on experience in audit support and donor compliance within a leading international NGO.
• Exposure to field operations across multiple regions in Kenya.
• Professional development opportunities in risk and governance.