LM International Seeks Director of Compliance, Internal Steering and Control for Global Governance Leadership Role | Deadline: 25 June 2026

LM International (Läkarmissionen), a globally recognized Swedish foundation dedicated to humanitarian assistance and sustainable development, is seeking an experienced professional to fill the position of Director of Compliance, Internal Steering and Control. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, this hybrid leadership role offers an opportunity to strengthen governance, accountability, and risk management systems across the organization’s global operations.

The position is ideal for senior professionals with extensive experience in compliance, internal controls, governance, risk management, and donor assurance within international development or humanitarian organizations. The application deadline is 25 June 2026.

About LM International

Founded in 1958, LM International has spent decades supporting vulnerable communities through humanitarian aid and international development programs. The organization operates in more than 20 countries across Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, employing over 450 staff members worldwide. Its work focuses on empowering communities, reducing poverty, and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live a dignified life in a sustainable world.

The Director of Compliance, Internal Steering and Control will play a key strategic role in helping the organization maintain the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and operational effectiveness across all country offices and global entities.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight for LM International’s global compliance and governance framework.

Major responsibilities include:

• Developing and strengthening global internal control systems.
• Leading governance and compliance initiatives across multiple countries.
• Monitoring risk exposure and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Overseeing fraud prevention and anti-corruption frameworks.
• Managing whistleblower mechanisms and investigations.
• Ensuring compliance with donor regulations and international laws.
• Supporting safeguarding policies and organizational integrity initiatives.
• Managing procurement governance and compliance processes.
• Advising executive leadership and the Board on compliance and risk matters.
• Coordinating internal, external, and donor audits.

The role also involves promoting a culture of ethical conduct and continuous improvement while ensuring that operational practices align with donor expectations and organizational policies.

Leading Global Risk and Compliance Efforts

A major focus of the position is enterprise risk management. The Director will oversee the organizational risk register, identify emerging operational and reputational risks, and support crisis management and business continuity planning.

Key areas of oversight include:

• Internal controls and governance.
• Fraud investigations and ethics management.
• Regulatory and legal compliance.
• Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance.
• Due diligence and sanctions screening.
• Safeguarding compliance.
• Audit coordination and corrective action management.
• Donor compliance and grant assurance.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for strengthening compliance monitoring systems and supporting the use of digital tools for reporting, risk analysis, and governance oversight.

Qualifications and Experience Required

LM International is seeking a highly experienced professional with strong leadership capabilities and extensive knowledge of compliance frameworks within international organizations.

Required qualifications include:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
• At least 10 to 15 years of relevant professional experience in compliance, risk management, internal audit, governance, investigations, or donor assurance.
• A minimum of five years of senior leadership experience.
• Proven experience working with institutional donors such as USAID, the European Union, Sida, UN agencies, FCDO, and the World Bank.
• Strong knowledge of fraud investigations, enterprise risk management, and internal controls.
• Experience operating in multi-country and high-risk environments.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.

Why Join LM International?

This position provides a unique opportunity to influence compliance and governance practices across a global humanitarian organization.

Benefits of joining LM International include:

• Working within an internationally respected humanitarian and development foundation.
• Contributing to impactful programs in some of the world’s most challenging environments.
• Collaborating with global teams across multiple regions.
• Shaping strategic governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Supporting transparency, accountability, and sustainable development initiatives worldwide.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis before the deadline. Successful applicants will undergo reference checks and background screening as part of the recruitment process.

For inquiries about the position, candidates may contact the LM International Human Resources team via email at hr@lminternational.org using the subject line: “Question about the Director of Compliance, and Internal Steering and Control.” The final application deadline is 25 June 2026.

Professionals passionate about governance, ethics, compliance, and international development are encouraged to seize this opportunity to contribute to a globally impactful organization while advancing their leadership careers.

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