2026:ACTED Hiring Transparency and Compliance Assistant to Strengthen Accountability and Risk Management

The Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) is seeking a Transparency and Compliance Assistant to support integrity, accountability, internal controls, and compliance processes within its operations.

This consultancy opportunity is ideal for early-career professionals with experience in auditing, compliance, internal controls, finance, administration, or risk management who are interested in contributing to humanitarian programmes and strengthening organisational accountability.

The successful candidate will support ACTED teams by monitoring compliance standards, reviewing operational processes, assisting with audits, and identifying potential risks to improve transparency across projects.

About the Transparency and Compliance Assistant Role

In humanitarian organisations, strong compliance systems are essential to ensuring that resources are managed responsibly and that programmes meet donor requirements and institutional standards.

The Transparency and Compliance Assistant will play an important role in helping ACTED maintain high standards of accountability across financial, administrative, logistics, and human resources processes.

The main objective of this position is to ensure that ACTED operations follow internal procedures, donor regulations, and best practices while promoting continuous improvement.

The role will involve working closely with different departments, including:

• Finance teams
• Logistics departments
• Human Resources teams
• Programme staff
• Country management teams

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Monitoring and Verification

The selected candidate will support compliance reviews across different departments and operational locations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing documentation from Finance, Logistics, and Human Resources departments
• Conducting monthly quality checks using standard compliance tools
• Verifying invoices, budgets, and personnel files
• Reporting compliance issues to management
• Supporting corrective action plans and improvements

Through these activities, the assistant will help ensure that ACTED processes remain accurate, transparent, and aligned with organisational standards.

Supporting Internal and External Audits

A major responsibility of this role will be assisting with audit preparation and follow-up.

The Transparency and Compliance Assistant will contribute by:

• Collecting documentation required for external audits
• Identifying possible issues before audit processes begin
• Supporting internal audit missions at operational bases
• Preparing audit documentation and reports
• Following up on implementation of audit recommendations

This work will help strengthen ACTED’s accountability systems and improve operational efficiency.

Risk Management and Due Diligence

The role will also involve supporting risk identification and prevention measures.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting due diligence checks on partners and suppliers
• Identifying potential fraud risks or conflicts of interest
• Highlighting warning signs and compliance concerns
• Supporting departments in applying corrective measures
• Contributing to monthly compliance reporting

By identifying risks early, the assistant will help protect organisational resources and maintain donor confidence.

Reporting and Organisational Learning

The successful candidate will support the documentation of lessons learned and good practices identified during compliance reviews.

This includes:

• Preparing clear and objective reports
• Documenting findings from reviews
• Sharing recommendations for improvement
• Supporting stronger internal procedures

The role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate findings professionally.

Required Qualifications and Experience

ACTED is looking for candidates who demonstrate commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical practices.

Applicants should have:

• Final years of study in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least one year of experience in auditing, internal controls, or compliance
• Understanding of financial, logistics, and human resources procedures
• Knowledge of audit methodologies
• Ability to travel within the country when required
• Strong reporting and analytical skills

Experience working in the humanitarian sector is desirable but not mandatory.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should have the ability to:

• Identify inconsistencies in large volumes of information
• Analyse documents and operational processes carefully
• Communicate compliance concerns professionally
• Develop practical recommendations
• Prepare accurate reports
• Maintain honesty and confidentiality

Experience facilitating training sessions or workshops will be an added advantage.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers professionals an excellent chance to gain experience within the international humanitarian sector while contributing to stronger accountability systems.

Working with ACTED provides exposure to global development operations, compliance frameworks, donor requirements, and humanitarian programme management.

For candidates interested in careers in finance, auditing, governance, compliance, or international development, this role offers valuable professional growth.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official ACTED application form before the deadline.

Organisation: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)
Position: Transparency and Compliance Assistant
Contract Type: Consultancy
Career Category: Administration / Finance
Experience Level: 0–2 years
Application Deadline: 10 August 2026

Apply here: https://forms.gle/m5q3msMpk4yagh8dA

This is a great opportunity for emerging finance and compliance professionals who want to build experience while supporting transparency and accountability in humanitarian operations.

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