Country: Egypt
Closing date: 31 Jan 2019
Position Title : Finance Officer
Duty Station : Cairo, Egypt
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 31 January 2019
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) and direct supervision of the Resources Management Officer (RMO), the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for providing support in monitoring and coordinating the budgetary and financial resources functions of the Country Office (CO) in accordance with IOM financial regulations, rules and procedures.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Support in the monitoring and tracking of funding resources, transactions and project expenditures and undertake financial analysis of resources managed by the mission and provide information as required.
Support the revision, development and implementation of new/revised work methods, standard operations procedures and systems.
Support the RMO in liaising with other internal organizational units of the Mission in the performance of the finance functions and facilitate the activation of new projects.
Support the RMO in the preparation of the annual budget and Project Managers with projects’ budgets. Monitor the budget control process and analyze variances between budgets and actual expenditures on monthly basis and assist in the preparation of budgets for new projects.
Provide technical support to project managers throughout the project cycle to ensure compliance with IOM’s policies and procedures and any donor-specific requirements.
Monitor service fees mission projects and ensure proper financial reporting in coordination with the programme units.
Assist the RMO in forecasting cash flows according to activities in the Mission and ensure funding is received in accordance with donor agreements.
Inspect payroll versus budgets, ensuring that staff salaries are correctly allocated to projects consistent with IOM's projectization criteria and budget lines nature and funding. Facilitate the payroll of Country office in coordination with RMO.
Ensure that interim and final donor financial reports are in accordance with IOM regulations and established procedures.
Act as focal point for audits and verifications and other ad-hoc reports by ensuring that required documentation is available in a timely and effective manner including archived documents.
Ensure adequate application of IOM’s administrative instructions, and application of internal control procedures to safeguard the Organization’s assets, control cash and prevent fraud. Notify the RMO of unusual transactions and delays impacting timely reporting and recommend remedial action.
Assist the RMO in the development and implementation of new/revised work methods, procedures, and systems and training for staff.
Create and facilitate teamwork and assist the RMO in training staff in the field of budget and finance, in accordance to IOM procedures and regulations.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Finance, Commerce, 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
• Professional experience in financial management;
• Experience in accounting and budgeting;
• Knowledge of IOM/UN regulations, policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of International Public-Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
• Experience with SAP is highly desirable; and,
• Ability to prepare concise and clear reports.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic, French and/or Spanish 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 31 January 2019 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 18.01.2019 to 31.01.2019
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