Overview
The Resources Management Officer will be responsible for supervising and managing budgetary, financial, human resources, and administrative functions for a Country Office and/or Sub-Office(s).
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and oversee financial management, including expenditure and accountability.
- Supervise treasury management by forecasting cash flows.
- Prepare programme and budget reports.
- Review monthly accounts and prepare financial analysis of projects.
- Assist in budget preparation for new projects.
- Provide technical support to project managers on administration, finance, and human resources.
- Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
- Inspect payroll versus budgets and validate salary allocations.
- Review and recommend improvements to systems and procedures.
- 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 affairs and procurement units for agreement and purchase order review.
- Supervise ICT staff.
- Supervise and train local staff on administrative/financial policies and procedures.
- Participate in UN meetings.
- Serve as Officer-in-Charge of the Country Office in the absence of the CoM.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Required Experience
- Five years of relevant professional experience with a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management or a related field.
- Seven years of relevant professional experience with a University degree in the above fields.
- 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.
- Professional certification as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is an advantage.
