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
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, technical supervision of the Senior Resources Management Officer and the direct supervision of the Localization and Partnership Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and implementing the
assigned Implementing Partners (IPs) aspects for sound, transparent, reliable, and accountable
IPs’ financial resources management.
Implementing Partner (IP) Selection
Participate in systems and processes review for implementing partners (IPs), budget review, financial review, risk mitigation procedures and other IP processes.
As appropriate, represent Resource Management Unit (RMU) in the Implementing PartnerSelection Committees (IPSCs).
Implementing Partner (IP) Budgets
Participate in the review IP budgets for reasonableness, accuracy, compliance with IOM and donor rules and regulations.
Support in the development of benchmark costs for IP staff and office costs which will be used as a reference for Implementing Partner budget reviews.
Maintain close contacts with Programs in reviewing IP narrative and budget proposals, verifying reasonableness of budget line items and unit costs, reflecting prevailing market conditions.
Implementing Partner (IP) Capacity Assessment
Participate in IP capacity and due diligence assessments.
Maintain an archive for all IP capacity assessment reports.
Provide support to IPs to build capacity in financial systems, clarify IOM’s procedures and expectations and exchange ideas on challenges being encountered and possible solutions.
Support initiatives and recommendations to strengthen the Localization and Partnership Unit and to build the capacity of staff, including providing training guidance to other staff.
Implementing Partner (IP) Spot-checks
Support the Localization and Partnership Officer in maintaining an annual spot-check plan covering all active projects with IPs.
Participate in midterm and final project spot-checks of original financial documents.
Maintain an archive of all spot-check reports.
Implementing Partner (IP) Procurement
Review IP tender announcements ensuring sufficient relevant information, requirements andspecifications are duly published and that the tender announcement is widely advertised inpertinent platforms and locations to receive quality bid applications.
Witness IPs’ tender opening and evaluation process, if required.
Implementing Partner (IP) Fraud Awareness
Recommend mechanisms to prevent fraud and corruption among IPs.
Work to create awareness among Ips on available fraud reporting channels.
Implementing Partner (IP) Financial Management
Serve as the focal person to ensure all supporting documents of IPs are received and properly archived for future audit purposes.
Participate in the review IP financial report to ensure completeness and compliance with the requirements as outlined in the Partnership Implementation Agreement
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Education
Master’s degree in business administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited academic institution ; or
University degree in the above fields with two 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. Experience in Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs/NGOs) is an added advantage;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages;
Proven working experience in compliance processes and procedures
Skills
Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.
Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
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,
REQUIRED
For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).
DESIRABLE
Working knowledge of Kurdish will be an added advantage.
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.