Senior Finance Associate – (IP Compliance)

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.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Under the overall supervision of the Localization and Partnership Officer, technical supervision of the Senior Resources Management Officer and the direct supervision of the Finance Officer (Compliance), the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the coordination and implementation of  assigned Implementing Partners (IPs) aspects for sound, transparent, reliable, and accountable IPs’ financial resources management.

Implementing Partner (IP) Selection

• Support in the review of IP selection call for proposals.

• As appropriate, represent Resource Management Unit (RMU) in the Implementing Partner

• Selection Committees (IPSCs).

• Provide support to the Partnership and Localization unit to maintain an archive for all IP selection process documentation.

Implementing Partner (IP) Budgets

• As assigned, review IP budgets for reasonableness, accuracy, compliance with IOM and donor Rules and Regulations.

Implementing Partner (IP) Capacity Assessment

• Coordinate with relevant Programs staff to conduct IP capacity assessments/due diligence.

• Maintain an archive for all IP capacity assessment reports.

Implementing Partner (IP) Spot-checks

• Conduct midterm and final project spot-checks of original financial documents.

• Maintain an archive of all spot-check reports.

Implementing Partner (IP) Procurement

• 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

• Support in ensuring that all supporting documents of IPs are received and properly archived for future audit purposes.

• 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 assigned.

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or a related field from an academic institution with  five years if relevant professional experience.

• High School Diploma with  six years of relevant work experience;

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

• 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

   

• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

   

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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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