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Internal Audit and AFAC Intern
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
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Posted:
24 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 October 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Your mission
War Child is looking for a:
Internal Audit and AFAC Intern
flexible independent with excellent organizational tracking and follow-up skills
4-5 days per week for a minimum period of 5 months starting in September 2026
Internal Audit and AFAC Intern
flexible independent with excellent organizational tracking and follow-up skills
4-5 days per week for a minimum period of 5 months starting in September 2026
About the role
We are looking for an Intern who will join Team Shared Operations from beginning of Septemberfor a period of at least 5 months 4-5 days per week. As intern in War Child you can count on an interesting internship with an opportunity to learn a lot. Of course you will get guidance but also freedom to work out your ideas.
Please note that War Child interns need to beenrolled asstudents ataDutch educational institutionfor the duration of their internship. Please note that this internship does not suit students who are in their thesis writingsemesters.
Our organisation
War Child is a medium-sized aid organization. The Department of Finance IT & Risk Management of which the Risk and Internal Audit function is part is part of a Global Shared Platform a service center that serves fundraising teams in Europe and the USA as well as field-oriented teams based in countries and regions affected by conflict. The Shared Platform is the result of a merger of the War Child organisations in the Netherlands and in the UK as per 1 January 2024. We try to keep an informal ambiance within our office in Amsterdam with a lot of room for creativity inspiration and self-initiative from employees. We try to practice what we preach: dynamic innovative integrity focused and a drive to reach the highest possible results against the lowest possible costs.
What you will do
Audit and fraud investigations action tracking & follow-up
- Maintain and update the audit and fraud investigations findings and action-tracking database to ensure timely remediation of identified issues.
- Monitor the status of management action plans and follow up with responsible stakeholders on outstanding items.
- Consolidate audit observations recommendations and remediation plans from multiple audits into centralized tracking tools.
- Prepare periodic reports and dashboards on audit findings overdue actions and remediation progress for management review.
- Support the closure validation process by collecting evidence and confirming implementation of corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of audit tracking reporting and follow-up processes.
- Identify opportunities to find innovative solutions to centralize audit findings automate follow-up activities generate reminders and provide real-time visibility into remediation status through dashboards and workflow tools.
Audit testing & sample reviews
- Assist in performing audit testing and reviewing supporting documentation.
- Perform preliminary reviews of transactions controls and supporting evidence to identify exceptions or anomalies.
- Document testing results and maintain clear audit trails.
Investigations & AFAC Support
- Support anti-fraud and anti-corruption reviews investigations and monitoring activities.
- Assist in gathering organizing and analyzing information from multiple sources to support investigations.
- Perform data analysis to identify unusual trends patterns or potential red flags.
Your profile
- Student of Finance Internal Audit Business Management or relevant field
- You areenrolled in a Dutch higher education institutefor the whole duration of the internship
- Ability to produce quality work outputs within agreed priorities and to deadlines
- Ability to maintain contacts at different levels
- Excellent planning & organizational skills
- Problem solving skills can-do mentality
- Pro-active independent and flexible
- Interested to work and communicate with people from various backgrounds
- Strong teamwork and communication skills including presentation preparation and delivery
- Excellent command of English language both spoken and written
- Available for 4-5 days a week
- Available to start beginning of September for a minimum period of 5 months.
What we offer
- Location: Amsterdam - Netherlands
- Type of Contract: Internship
- Internship allowance: 300 - gross per month based on 40 hours per week.
Why You Should Apply
- Meaningful Impact :Contribute directly to improving the lives of children and families affected by conflict through quality education and long-term sustainable change.
- Professional Growth:Join a dynamic organisation that values learning innovation and professional development with opportunities for capacity building and growth through the role and War Childs global network.
- Global Reach :Play a key role in scaling a ground-breaking programme across multiple conflict-affected contexts worldwide.
- Collaborative & Inclusive Culture :Work alongside passionate mission-driven colleagues in a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace that prioritises safety fairness and equal opportunity for all.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply no later than 4August 2026by submitting their CV (English max 2 pages) and cover letter outlining the skills and knowledge you might bring and your motivation for this post.
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Disclaimer
- Only applications received via our website are processed.
- If we appoint a suitable candidate before the given closing date we reserve the right to remove the vacancy from our website before that such a case any responses received after that time are not processed.
- It could be that during our selection process the closing date for the vacancy is extended. If so and you have not yet heard from us your application will remain active.
About us
The War Child Allianceis an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support child protection youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower key stakeholdersincluding governments educators caregivers and communitiesto foster childrens wellbeing education and work with global teams with team members being based in different locations. War Child is currently operates in: Afghanistan the Central African Republic Colombia DR Congo Germany Jordan Lebanon the occupied Palestinian territory South Sudan Sweden Syria Uganda Ukraine (soon to be registered) and Yemen. We also have offices in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about War Child and our programmes and Integrity
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerancefor any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home
Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly irrespective of where what or whom they were born or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented can be themselves at work. If you have any questions about our commitment to Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)do get in touch:
Learn more about War Child and our programmes and Integrity
Our work with children and at-risk adults to keep them safe is the most important thing we do. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in all areas of our work. We have zero tolerancefor any behaviours and practices that puts children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse and/or harm. All (prospective) employees will be expected to be compliant with and sign up to our Child Safeguarding policy our Code of Conduct and PSEA: Adults at Risk Policy. You can find the Child Safeguarding and Adults at Risk policy here: Integrity & Safeguarding - Home
Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)
We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring that all our people and job applicants are treated fairly irrespective of where what or whom they were born or of other characteristics. We want to offer a safe and inclusive workplace where all our people especially those who are currently marginalised or underrepresented can be themselves at work. If you have any questions about our commitment to Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) and Belonging (DEIB)do get in touch:
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The War Child Alliance is an international non-governmental organization committed to providing psychosocial support, child protection, youth empowerment programming and quality education to the children affected by armed conflict. We implement evidence-based interventions to empower ... View more
