Fixed term contract : 12 months from 01/07/2026
PUI in all four corners of the world
With 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale:
- It provides assistance to nearly 6 million beneficiaries
- With a budget of over €100 million per year
- Spread across 22 countries, on 5 continents
Thanks to the involvement and commitment of:
- More than 2000 national employees
- Approximately 200 expatriates of 45 different nationalities
- And 90 employees at headquarters
PUI operates in 10 sectors and distinguishes itself through its integrated approach to responding to crises. This method aims to identify and understand all the needs of people affected by a crisis. Our teams mobilize to provide a comprehensive response to all the fundamental needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises, from the immediate crisis to the moment, until they regain their autonomy and dignity.
To learn more about our history , our values , and our areas of intervention.
A closer look at the Audit Department
The Audit Department consists of 4 people. Its members’ mission is to promote the principles of transparency and integrity of Première Urgence Internationale.
And what about the Donor Audit and Internal Control Officer in all of this?
As Donor Audit and Internal Control Officer, you will coordinate the preparation and follow-up of external and internal audits of the organization. You will ensure compliance with procedures and conduct control missions at headquarters and in the field.
For this purpose, your responsibilities will be as follows:
- Preparation and follow-up of external audits: You will organize, plan, and coordinate external audits. You will be the primary contact for auditors and headquarters staff, and you will centralize the requested documents and information. You will be the focal point and liaison between donors and the various departments.
- Coordination and preparation of internal audits: You will adapt the internal control framework to the needs of the missions. You will develop assessment, analysis, and monitoring tools to improve internal control. You will define and execute an annual internal audit plan.
- Conducting audits within the structure: You will be in charge of preparing the visit, you will carry out a check of compliance with procedures on site and you will write a summary report (analysis, malfunctions and recommendations).
- Training and capitalization: You will contribute to the initial training of expatriate and headquarters staff.
The challenges that await you:
A busy period in terms of external audits. Knowledge of the rules of different donors regarding audits (USAID, SIDA, AFD, EuropeAid, CDCS, etc.). Understanding of different contexts. Resumption of internal audits within the organization.
What you will need to succeed
- Education: You can demonstrate initial training in auditing, management, finance and/or accounting.
- Experience: You have at least one year of experience in a similar role at the headquarters of an international humanitarian NGO, and you have experience in internal auditing. Are you familiar with the regulations of major institutional donors? This will be highly valued. Have you previously worked with Première Urgence Internationale? This will be a definite asset!
- Skills: Do you have a passion for training and supporting teams in the field? This position is for you! Are you proficient in SAGA software? That’s a key asset!
- Required qualities: You demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and enjoy working in a team. You are reliable and responsible, rigorous and organized, responsive and adaptable. You have excellent stress resistance and the ability to work under pressure.
- Languages: Do you speak fluent French and English? This is essential for this position!
Smile at you manager
“Replacement within a dynamic and motivated team with numerous internal and external challenges. Cross-functional role involving interaction with various departments within the organization, both at headquarters and on field missions.”
PUI will offer you
- Status: Executive
- Salary: 3200 EUR gross per month over 12 months
- Medical coverage : 80% of the Health and Welfare insurance
- Coverage: Coverage of 50% of the transport ticket and 60% of Restaurant Vouchers (with a face value of €9)
- Rest: 5 weeks of paid leave per year + 1 RTT day per month (37 hours/week)
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is committed to preventing all types of undesirable behavior in the workplace, including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and to promoting the well-being of the children and adults with whom PUI comes into contact. PUI expects all employees to perform their duties and professional responsibilities in accordance with PUI’s Ethical Framework.
All PUI employees will undergo appropriate training and are committed to promoting, disseminating, and respecting the principles set out in its ethical charter.
The successful candidate for this position will potentially have access to personal data concerning children and vulnerable adults in the course of their work (Category 2 in the Safe Recruitment Risk Classification). Therefore, all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, which may include criminal record and terrorist financing checks.
Première Urgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, backgrounds, and statuses within its Human Resources to be a major asset for its humanitarian work, and therefore adheres strictly to the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that Première Urgence Internationale will under no circumstances solicit financial contributions for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any information to this effect is fraudulent; please disregard it.
Do you see yourself in this profile and do you support our commitments? Do you feel ready to take on the challenge and join the PUI family ?
How to apply
If you wish to apply, follow this link: Site de carrière and fill in the form on our career site.