Overview
The Resources Management Officer will be responsible and accountable for supervising and managing the budgetary, financial, Human Resources and other administrative functions of the Country Office and/or Sub-Office(s) and providing support in these areas to staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and oversee financial management for all Country Office activities, including expenditure and accountability.
- Supervise treasury management by forecasting cash flows and monitoring/controlling disbursed funds.
- Prepare programme and budget reports in accordance with IOM regulations.
- Review monthly accounts of the Country Office.
- Prepare financial analysis of projects, oversee budget control, and analyze variances.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets for new projects and programmes.
- Provide technical support to project managers on general administration, finance, and human resources.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
- Inspect payroll versus budgets and validate salary allocations.
- Recommend improvements to internal monitoring, evaluation, and control systems.
- Manage the Human Resources function and make recommendations on recruitment and personnel administration.
- Oversee Supply Chain services, including contracts, fleet management, and premises maintenance.
- Liaise with legal and procurement units for agreement and Purchase Order review.
- Supervise ICT staff to ensure compliance with IOM standards.
- Supervise and train local staff on IOM's administrative/financial policies and procedures.
- Participate in UN meetings when required.
- Serve as Officer-in-Charge of the Country Office in the absence of the Chief of Mission.
Required Experience
- Five years of relevant professional experience with a Master's degree.
- Seven years of relevant professional experience with a University degree.
- Experience in Financial and Human Resources Management at the international level.
- Field experience, including coordination and cooperation with international institutions and coordination bodies.
- Experience in supervising the development and implementation of administrative control procedures.
- Experience coordinating external auditing exercises.
- Experience using corporate IT systems and software.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
- Professional certification as a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is an advantage.
