We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•            No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

•            All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

•            Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI - Afghanistan

 Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 2:  either the role holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or they will be working in ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore a police check will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).

Risk & Compliance Department:

The Risk and Compliance Department of Save the Children International (SCI) provides independent assurance, and review to enhance operations. It coordinates Risk Management Committees (RMC) with field offices and manages risk registers, evaluating risk processes and advising on mitigation strategies. The department conducts compliance reviews across all functions to ensure adherence to policies, standards, and regulations, safeguarding assets and supporting efficient operations. Additionally, it coordinates with external audits, providing oversight and facilitating the implementation of audit recommendations. Reporting administratively to the Country Director and technically to SCI’s Global Assurance, the department upholds objectivity and acts as a second line of defense within SCI’s governance framework

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Risk & Compliance internship opportunity at SCI aims to provide platform for fresh qualified graduates to get familiarized with Risk & Compliance practices and tools of the Save the Children International. As Applicant will get an opportunity to work in directly with the career professionals and explore the technicalities by a practical approach. The intern will have an opportunity to participate in the trainings, and skill development programmes and learn about the management aspect of SCI. After 6 month role as of intern, He/She will gain knowledge on the Risk & Compliance policies guidelines and practices. In addition, this internship will help the intern understand SCI approaches and will achieve working experience in the SCI.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Risk & Compliance Officer

Indirect Report: N/A

Staff reporting to this post: None

Close working relationships: Risk & Compliance Team in Country Office

Budget Responsibilities: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Under the overall guidance of the Risk & Compliance Officer the Intern will be involved in the following key tasks to learn, practice, and perform.

• Support team in implementing and ensuring compliance in line with the risk & compliance policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and follow-up tasks with respective person/unit, as assigned.
• Assist the team in conducting management reviews and spot checks,
• Provide support to the team in recording and updating data for management reviews, spot checks, and other tasks
• Support in the implementation of awareness programs or Induction.
• Assist in the planning of trainings and facilitate meetings as required by the supervisor.
• Provide support in keeping track of documentation.
• Monitoring of Risk & Compliance recommendation follow-up tracker and informing the relevant stakeholders of overdue recommendations.
• Assisting R&C team in obtaining files for the external Audits from departments.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/line manager.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for her/himself, takes responsibility for their own personal development
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with the team, colleagues, external partners, and supporters
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions.
• Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Graduated in Business Administration (BBA) or hold a Bachelor's degree in Law is required.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Fair analytical skills
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Fluent in local languages, mainly Dari and Pashto with intermediate skills in English Language.
• Good self-starter with effective time management skills
• Strong skills in coordinating and collaborating with others in partnership
• Positive, solution-driven, respectful, and with a ‘can-do’ attitude
• IT skills (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Completion of certified Microsoft Office courses is desirable.

Desirable

• Understanding of Audit, Risk & Compliance, or internal control principles will be an asset.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in challenging environments.

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by sending the below documents mentioning the position title and vacancy number (Risk & Compliance Intern - KBL-IN001) in the subject of their email before closing date 17 August 2025.

   * Letter of Interest and Update CV as a single document 

Note: Failure to submit a Letter of Interest and an updated CV, as well as to include the position title and vacancy number in the email subject line, will result in your application being automatically disqualified.

Save the Children International (SCI) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to our vision and values. We provide equitable employment opportunities and aim to increase the representation of women, people with disabilities, and individuals from minority groups to effectively meet the diverse needs of the children and communities we serve.

At SCI, we value the authentic selves of everyone, including you! If you have any access needs or require support due to a disability or other reasons, please let us know at the time of your application. We are here to assist you and ensure an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience.

Please note: SCI does not request any fees during any stage of the recruitment process.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.