Background and Rationale African Parks (AP) is a conservation NGO that rehabilitates and manages protected areas under long‑term mandates with host governments. AP operates more than 22 parks across more than 12 countries, with a workforce exceeding 5,000. The internal audit function, embedded in the Assurance, Risk & Compliance (ARC) department, underpins compliance, financial stewardship, and risk governance across this geographically dispersed and operationally complex portfolio.
To date, internal audits and follow‑up processes have relied on manual and spreadsheet‑based tools, which constrain real‑time collaboration, analytical depth, and assurance maturity. The organization is consequently elevating the lead internal audit role beyond audit execution. The post‑holder is expected not only to lead and deliver internal operational audits, but also to actively develop the assurance function, drive the GRC platform implementation as the designated Super User, and build durable inter...