Auditor training
Interested in becoming an HQAI auditor?
HQAI is currently recruiting independent consultants to join its pool of auditors as the organisation expands its portfolio of partners and diversifies its Quality Assurance services. Since 2016, HQAI has provided third-party quality assurance grounded in feedback from vulnerable communities, verifying that organisations adhere to the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). We operate with a pool of independent consultants who are registered as HQAI Auditors as well as a number of in-house HQAI Auditors.
- Core responsibilities: Auditors conduct third-party audits in accordance with HQAI procedures and applicable standards.
- Professional environment: The role involves travelling to various countries for onsite visits and assessing organisations of diverse types and sizes.
- Expected commitment: Subject to demand, independent auditors are expected to undertake at least two assignments per year.
- Assignment duration: Assignments typically vary between 4 days for maintenance audits and upwards of 20 days for initial or renewal audits.
- Support and Insurance: HQAI provides comprehensive travel and risk insurance, alongside robust security policies.
- Professional experience: Applicants should possess at least 10 years of experience in the humanitarian or development sector implementing quality systems, or equivalent experience as a management system auditor (e.g., ISO 9001, ISAE 3000).
- Language proficiency: High proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory. Fluency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is considered a significant advantage.
- Technical skills: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to apply audit techniques, organise work within agreed schedules, and employ a risk-based approach to sampling and evidence collection.
- Behavioural attributes: Successful applicants must be ethical, open-minded, diplomatic, and impartial.
- Enrolment: Submit a registration form, cover letter, current CV, two references, and a 2–3 minute video in English detailing your suitability for the role.
- Training pre-requisites: Selected candidates must complete an internationally recognised ISO 19011 Lead Auditor course and the free "Introduction to the CHS:2024" online course via Kaya Connect.
- HQAI online training: A series of self-paced e-learning modules and facilitated live exercises taking place in April and May 2026.
- Practical training: Act as a trainee auditor in at least one CHS audit under the supervision of a senior HQAI auditor.
- Associated fees:
- External ISO 19011 e-learning: approximately USD 200.
- HQAI online training: CHF 950. - Important dates:
- Registration Deadline: 22 February 2026.
- Completion of Pre-requisites: 31 March 2026.
- E-learning and Live Sessions: April and May 2026.
Interested candidates are invited to download the full documentation below. Please submit your registration form and any enquiries to Alba Shopi (Senior Audit Coordinator) at ashopi@hqai.org.
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