Internal Audit Lead

• A Bachelor’s degree is required a Master’s degree is preferred in a relevant subject.


• A relevant Professional Qualification such as CIA ACCA is an asset.


• 5 years of relevant experience in internal or external audit in a capacity building or executive position in either the public or private sector is required with a Master’s degree or 7 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.


• Experience developing the institutional capacity of government institutions including training and/or experience in education management in Afghanistan preferred.


• International Auditing Standards (internal or external) and related technical materials.


• Strong communication and presentation skills including both written and oral in English Dari and Pashto.


• Ability to work effectively with government and donor counterparts.


• Demonstrated hard working using initiative flexibility and integrity.

Chemonics International a leading international development company seeks an Internal Audit Lead for the USAID-funded Afghanistan Capacity Building Activity (CBA) with the Ministry of Education (MoE). The project will improve governance and accountability in the education sector of Afghanistan and support MOE in meeting the ambitious goals set forth in its 2017-2022 National Education Strategic Plan. Capacity building activities will specifically address MoE’s systems and procedures that lead to better provision of education services. The Internal Audit Lead will be responsible for conducting OJT and development of policies and audit checklists. The Internal Audit Lead will work closely with project colleagues and counterparts at the ministry to strengthen internal audit functions to improve accountability and combat corruption.

• Develop a strategic plan for the Internal Audit Directorate of MoE.


• Develop an internal audit documentation’s retention policy.


• Develop pro-forma audit programs and checklists.


• Develop training materials for approved internal audit and fraud prevention and anti-corruption training programs as specified by and under the supervision of the SITE IA.


• Oversee translation of all materials from English into Dari.


• Assist with delivery of training programs.


• Facilitate and attend meetings of the Technical Working Group.


• Provide on-the-job training and other technical support as required by MOE Internal Audit Department.


• Undertake other tasks as requested by the Team Leader Deputy Team Leader and SITE IA.

Please submit your applications including a one-page cover letter and an updated CV both in one document to [email protected] no later than April 14 2021. The subject line of your application email must be (CBA0125/ Internal Audit Lead) or your application will not be considered. Correspondents without a subject line will not be accepted.

Your cover letter should be no more than one standard A4 pages in length and explain how you meet the position requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for this role. Your CV should be no more than 4 pages the font should be Times New Roman line spacing must be 1.5. Your documents must be in your own full name NOT CV or Applications.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Chemonics International Inc. is an equal job opportunity employer and qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. DO NOT ATTACHE YOUR WORK CERTIFICATES AND EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS ALONG WITH YOUR RESUME AT THIS STAGE.