Description
Location: Lyon
Desired start date: 01/03/2026, ASAP
Duration: 12-month fixed-term contract
Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization that intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster. Working alongside people with disabilities and those made vulnerable, it takes action and advocates to meet their essential needs and improve their living conditions. It is committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, HI has implemented development programs in more than 60 countries and responds to numerous emergencies with its current staff of 4,000.
We firmly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organization. That is why we are committed to a disability policy to promote the welcoming and integration of people with disabilities.
Please indicate if you require any special arrangements, including for participating in the initial interviews.
Find out more about the association: https://www.hi.org/fr/nous-rejoindre
JOB OBJECTIVES:
Reporting to the Head of External Audits, you will support the programs within your scope in conducting and managing audits, developing the autonomy and skills of field teams. You will ensure the quality and compliance of these audits. As a key player in ensuring accountability to donors, you will lead the Audit professional network.
To achieve this goal, you:
Mission 1: Capacity building and skills strengthening in auditing
· You will act as an expert in supporting field audit teams, by leading training sessions and workshops to strengthen their capabilities.
• You support change management within programs and headquarters.
Mission 2: Strategy & Management
· You contribute to developing the audit strategy, assisting with risk mapping, monitoring action plans, and analyzing key indicators.
You provide recommendations to improve performance and regularly communicate results to the team.
Mission 3: Compliance monitoring and program optimization (audit control tower)
· You monitor performance indicators, analyze recurring risks, and propose improvements to ensure compliance and effectiveness of audits in your portfolio.
Mission 4: Definition and operational implementation of standards and accountability
· You participate in defining and implementing audit standards, deploying projects, monitoring their progress, and advising teams to respond to recommendations.
· You conduct audits and also provide support during absences to ensure business continuity.
Profile
- With significant field experience, you are familiar with and know how to apply landlord rules/audits
- Your experience in managing humanitarian projects allows you to represent HI to the auditors.
- Experience in business facilitation and change management is a plus
- Organized and agile, you also possess good communication skills.
- You have a knack for manipulating data and numbers, Excel, Power BI
- You are fluent in English
WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY:
The premises are easily accessible by public transport (bus, metro). Car park and bicycle parking are also available. Within the building, access ramps and elevators ensure smooth circulation. All workstations are located in an open-plan area, but quiet booths are available on each floor for those who wish to work in peace and quiet. The workspace is very bright.
A disability liaison officer is available to answer any questions and assist you with the necessary procedures. The position can be adapted to your needs.
Benefits
Fixed-term contract for 1 year starting March 1st
What you will find with us:
• Strong values: Humanity, Inclusion, Commitment and integrity! And close ties with the field through regular conferences.
• Executive status
• 34 days of paid leave and 13 days of annual RTT (reduced working time) and the existence of a CET ( time savings account) allowing for a better work-life balance
• A flexible work arrangement: meal vouchers (60% covered by HI), teleworking policy: minimum 8 days of in-office work per month
• Transport: a sustainable mobility package exists. Covers 50% of transport passes.
• Well-being and health: health insurance and supplementary benefits, various internal awareness campaigns, an active Quality of Life and Working Conditions department
· Works council and social benefits : Works council social activities to improve your daily life.
• A vibrant cultural, sporting and social community life
How to apply
Applications are processed continuously, so don’t wait to apply online via the following link (with your CV and cover letter): https://apply.workable.com/hi-jobs/j/F1C1593F56/
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.