Internal Auditor

Are you energised by the thought of working in an organisation that supports people and communities to tackle the root causes of poverty and injustice? Do you love the idea of working in a global organisation with an inclusive and collaborative culture? Then Trocaire wants to hear from you! Read on for more details about this exciting opportunity. 

The Opportunity 

Join a small, collaborative internal audit team where you’ll play a key role in strengthening governance, improving operations, and helping the organization make a meaningful impact. This role offers great opportunities for international travel, hands-on learning, and the chance to directly influence positive outcomes for people and communities. 

Your insights will help improve services that directly affect people’s lives—making this a role with purpose, visibility, and real impact. 

You will report to the Head of Internal Audit. The job opportunity will be offered on a fixed term contract for three years and is based in either Maynooth or Belfast. 1. This role does not include the management of staff. 

 About Trócaire  

 Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world.  

Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:   

•          Promote Access to Justice;   

•          Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;   

•          Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence;   

•          Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and   

•          Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice.  

Do you want to know more about Trocaire, the organisation? Find out more at www.trocaire.org 

Requirements

Key Responsibilities: 

• Plan and deliver internal audits across a range of business areas, both independently and as part of a team. 

• Assess risks, controls, and processes, including many non-standard processes, identifying opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. 

• Provide clear, well-supported reports and recommendations that drive improvement and support better outcomes for service users. 

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization to encourage transparency and continuous improvement. 

• Support follow-up work to ensure agreed actions are implemented and delivering value. 

• Contribute to the development of audit methodologies, tools, and best practices within a growing team. 

• Travel to different sites/countries to conduct on-location reviews and deepen understanding of real-world operations. 

What You Bring: 

• A curious, analytical mindset and a passion for problem-solving. 

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with colleagues at all levels. 

• A commitment to integrity and making a meaningful difference through your work. 

See full job description HERE 

Closing Date for Applications is 9th December 2025

Benefits

What we can offer you: 

Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits including pension scheme and life assurance. We have an excellent range of work life balance friendly policies including Hybrid and Flexible working. The salary range for this role is €60,000 (ROI)/£42,000 (NI)

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults  

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse, and has clear expectations of all staff. Please ensure to click here for more information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies. 

 We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce. 

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.  

Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application or by contacting [email protected]. See our Diversity and Inclusion statement here