Frameworks Enforcement Specialist (Implementation Specialist) (m/f/d)

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

• Planning the execution of all regular and ad hoc audit processes based on existing frameworks 
• Executing auditing and/or coordinating auding and information exchange, aligning expectations, and consulting on audit execution to ensure timely and accurate collaboration
• Executing audit and issue remediation plans by monitoring implementation progress and consulting operational teams to ensure actions are realistic, timely, compliant, and strategically aligned with audit recommendations
• Writing audit report content and coordinating stakeholder reviews to ensure clarity, accuracy, and relevance for leadership and operational use
• Ensuring compliance implementation by advising operational teams on the rollout of actions and analysing alignment with broader risk mitigation goals
• Communicating across compliance, operations, and partner teams to ensure shared understanding of audit requirements, timelines, and accountability frameworks
• Communicating and presenting of audit report findings to Board and other relevant stakeholders 

• Several years of relevant experience in internal audit, compliance, risk management, or a related field, ideally in an international or non-profit environment

• Fluency in English, spoken and written

• Proven ability to plan, execute, and coordinate audit processes, including stakeholder engagement, expectation management, and information flow

• Strong skills in writing, editing, and reviewing audit reports

• Demonstrated experience in supporting issue remediation and implementation follow-up

• Excellent communication and consultation skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across compliance, operations, and partner teams

• Experience presenting audit findings to senior leadership and boards, with confidence in translating technical issues into actionable insights

• Willingness to travel
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS' vision and mission

• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A multinational team
• Flexible working times with the option of partial remote work
• An animal friendly workplace with a dynamic and pleasant work environment 
• Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
• Wiener Linien annual ticket (or partial contribution to Klima Ticket) and pension fund after probationary period
• PAWSdays: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your 25 days of annual leave
• Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday
• The yearly gross salary range for this position is EUR 52,000 - EUR 59,000 (full-time base, consisting of 14 payments) according to our internal compensation scheme

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV in English today.

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment. 

 

 

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