Country: Iraq
Closing date: 20 Nov 2018
Position Title : Resources Management Officer
Duty Station : Erbil, Iraq
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 20 November 2018
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading
UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Eswatini, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Iraq, the direct supervision of the Senior Resources Management Officer (SRMO) and in collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centres (MAC and PAC), the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for coordinating the budgetary, financial and administrative functions of the Mission and its offices.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Assist in monitoring and overseeing the financial management of all activities in the Mission, including financial expenditures.
Contribute to maintaining and improving appropriate internal controls to safeguard the Organization’s assets, control cash, and prevent fraud. Propose changes to processing actions to the SRMO.
Provide input for donor financial reports in accordance with IOM regulations and established procedures.
Assist in forecasting cash flows according to activities in the Mission and ensure daily control of funds disbursed; verify that funding is received in accordance with donor agreements.
Participate in the preparation of draft portions of the annual budget for the Mission. Assist in the preparation of budget for new programmes.
Assist the SRMO in the supervision of the Mission’s administrative functions and other related activities in accordance with the Organization’s policies and procedures.
Make suggestions for procedural improvements and assist in training local staff in the relevant areas of administration and finance. Undertake regular travel to field offices to build resource management capacity of the mission and to ensure that IOM rules and regulations are followed.
Inspect payroll versus budgets, ensuring that salaries are correctly allocated to projects consistent with IOM's projectization criteria.
Liaise with other internal functional units of the Mission; support the SRMO in liaising with banks, donors and government counterparts and other stakeholders as required in the performance of the accounting function.
Assist the SRMO in Liaising with relevant units at Headquarters, the Administrative Centres and the Regional Office for Middle East and North Africa with regard to the financial and administrative activities of the Mission.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional certification as chartered accountant (CA) or certified public accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will be a distinct advantage.
Experience
• Experience in financial management, accounting or budgeting and purchasing;
• Experience with internal control assessment, internal and/or external/project audits;
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports;
• Knowledge of IOM/UN regulations, policies and procedures;
• Experience with international institutions knowledge of International Public-Sector Accounting
Standards (IPSAS) and SAP is highly desirable;
• Knowledge of IOM/UN accounting systems, software and procedures is an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Values
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 20 November 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 07.11.2018 to 20.11.2018
Requisition: SVN 2018/286 (P) - Resources Management Officer (P2) - Erbil, Iraq (55715487) Released
Posting: Posting NC55715488 (55715488) Released