Overview
The Resources Management Officer will be responsible for supervising and managing budgetary, financial, Human Resources, and administrative functions within the Country Office and/or Sub-Office(s). This role provides 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, review monthly accounts, and analyze variances between budget and actual expenditures.
- Assist in budget preparation for new projects and provide technical support to project managers on general administration, finance, and human resources.
- Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
- Review payroll versus budgets and ensure correct allocation of salaries to projects.
- Recommend improvements to internal monitoring, evaluation, and control systems.
- Manage the Human Resources function, including recruitment and personnel administration.
- Oversee Supply Chain services, contracts, fleet management, and premises maintenance.
- Liaise with Legal Affairs and Global Procurement Supply Unit for agreement and PO review.
- Supervise ICT staff and local staff on administrative/financial policies and procedures.
- Participate in UN meetings and serve as Officer-in-Charge in the absence of the Chief of Mission.
Required Experience
- Five years of relevant professional experience with a Master’s degree, or 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; or, University degree in the above fields.
- 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.
