Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
Organizational Context and Scope
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Support the systems and processes review for implementing partners (IP) , budget review, financial review, risk mitigation procedures and other IP procedures.
- Evaluate IP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), IP Capacity Assessment, IP Performance Scorecard and other tools, and propose measures to enhance tools and procedures, and streamline processes with the objective of improving IP financial and fiduciary accountability.
- Support the development of benchmark costs for IP staff and office costs as to be used as reference for IP budget reviews.
- Support initiatives and recommendations to strengthen the IP unit and to build staff capacity, including providing training and guidance to other staff members.
- Suggest and recommend tools, generate data analytics, and propose service standard level of IP sub-unit, and collaborate to enhance IOM Pakistan Portal modules relevant to IP engagements.
Provide support in mentoring IPs with respect to systems and processes in order to strengthen accountability and transparency.
- Review IP budget proposals, ensuring reasonableness of budget line items and unit costs, reflecting prevailing market rates and determining justifiable level of effort to the projects.
- Support in preparing Work Program for IP financial review and determining extent of substantive testing procedures based on results of IP CA.
- Ensure that IPs conduct all procurement transactions in accordance with IOM procurement rules and regulations as well as with the mission's procurement permanent instructions.
Mentor and monitor the procurement process of IPs on given threshold by observing IP tender procedures, verification of suppliers and conducting the required spot check.
Conduct quality control check of all IP-related files and Request for Payments.
- Conduct assurance procedures for transactions that have a material impact on the financial reports.
- Attend housekeeping matters in terms of open engagements and provide periodic updates on open items in the IOM accounting system.
Maintain asound filing system of all IP-related files from beginning to closure of engagement.
Provide ad hoc translation of documents from Urdu to English.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Completed High school degree from an accredited academic institution, with six years of relevant professional experience;
Professional certification as Chartered Accountant or certified public accountant is an advantage.
Experience
Experience in finance and accounting; and,
Experience in project finance reporting and knowledge in conducting audit or IP review.
Skills
Knowledge of UN accounting systems and procedures and ERP systems is adistinct advantage.
- Proven ability to prepare clear andconcise reports and to analyze and interpret source information and data.
High level of computer literacy is required.
Excellent knowledge of Excel, and good knowledge of other MS Office products
Languages
All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).
For this position, IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
Notes
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.