Internal Audit and AFAC Intern

Netherlands - Amsterdam office

Full-time

Intern / Student

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

About the role

We are looking for an Intern who will join Team Shared Operations, from beginning of September for 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 be enrolled as students at a Dutch educational institution for the duration of their internship. Please note that this internship does not suit students who are in their thesis writing semesters.

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 are enrolled in a Dutch higher education institute for 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 Child’s 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 4 August 2026 by 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 date. In 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 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 key stakeholders—including governments, educators, caregivers, and communities—to foster children’s wellbeing, education, and self-determination. We 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 https://www.warchild.net/

Safeguarding 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 tolerance for 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: JEDI.team@warchild.net