Deadline: 03 January, 2024

Location: Niamey, Niger

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is seeking to fill the position of Head of Resources Management.

IOM is an inter-governmental organisation in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the management of the treasury by forecasting cash flows according to country office  activities and its sub-offices
• Monitor and control funds disbursed; validate that funding is received and disbursed following donor agreements
• Analyse relevant financial projects, oversee the budget control process, and analyse variances between budget and actual expenditures
• Take proactive action to prevent projects from going into deficit
• Provide regularly an updated table of the common cost of the office and sub-offices
• Prepare annual budget for the country office, monitor budget control and analyse variances between budget and actual expenditures
• Develop and coordinate the budgets for new projects and programmes
• Manage and strengthen appropriate internal controls to safeguard the organisation’s assets, cash and prevent fraud
• Examine and review payroll versus budgets while ensuring that salaries are correctly allocated to projects consistent with IOM’s projectisation criteria
• Review and finalise project and donor financial reports following IOM regulations and established procedures
• Monitor and manage the financial management for all activities in the country office, including the supervision and management of financial expenditure and accountability
• Review existing systems and procedures and, if necessary, take action on possible improvements to strengthen internal monitoring, evaluation and control systems and improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Supervise and manage the human resources function and take action on recruitment and personnel administration of staff in country office
• Correctly apply human resources policies, rules and regulations and take appropriate action for resolving difficult or sensitive cases
• Supervise and manage the supply chain services, including contracts with suppliers of goods and services and related administrative authorities
• Oversee the maintenance of the office and sub-offices’ premises, equipment, vehicles, and supplies
• Represent the organisation at UN meetings
• Liaise with donors regarding new, ongoing, or completed projects, where required
• Undertake duty travel to provide regular resources management support to the sub-offices and resolve issues

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in any of the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience
• Professional certification as Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is an advantage
• Experience in all areas of financial administration, including financial management, accounting and budgeting
• Experience in human resources and supply chain
• Experience using an enterprise resource planning system
• Experience in emergency operations will be a plus
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation and/or audit is an advantage
• Ability to work closely with government and international officials
• Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to prepare a clear and concise report
• Knowledge of International public sector accounting standards is an advantage
• Knowledge of SAP (desirable)

To apply and for more information, click here.

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