UN Jobs – Financial Analyst – International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Organisation: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment.
Job Summary: Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Senior Resources Management Officer and the technical supervision of the Head of Operations for the Great Lakes, West and Central (GLWC) Africa Region, the Finance Analyst (RMM) will serve as the financial expert for all operations expenditures and for United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) operations budgets and expenditures in Great Lakes, West and Central (GLWC) Africa Region. In this capacity, they will provide support and guidance to the programme to ensure financial expenditures are aligned with donor requirements:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with field mission Resources Management Officers (RMOs), Operations Officers/Managers, and the Head of Operations to prepare USRAP budgets and budget revisions based on programme needs, The Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) guidelines, and lOM policies.
- Analyse field mission financial expenditures for resettlement programmes in GLWC Africa to verify that spending rates are aligned with budget projections and regularly report on the same to the Head of Operations. Evaluate regular financial reports and take action to resolve anomalies and unusual trends in coordination with concerned missions resource management staff, and as guided by the Head of Operations.
- Travel to field missions to provide training and support in USRAP budgeting, reporting, and cost allocation, and to verify whether missions are complying with the IOM-PRM Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for expenditures as well as IOM Infrastructure costs.
- Determine, harmonize, review, and establish, through cost-benefit analysis, the fees for all operational services to be charged to resettlement partners and migrants for on-going and new resettlement projects in IOM Transit Centres, offices and/or accommodation guest houses in the region in coordination with concerned missions in GLWC Africa.
- Directly supervise two administrative support staff in the IOM Uganda Country Office who assist with Purchase Requests, Requests for Payment, Travel Authorizations for all operations staff, selection mission budgets for non-USRAP missions, and Resettlement Support Center (RSC) Cultural Orientation (CO) budgets.
- Review agreements and contracts with various service providers, suppliers, and partners servicing USRAP projects in coordination with the IOM Headquarters (HQs) Legal Department and/or concerned missions in GLWC Africa.
- Regularly support the USRAP Project Manager (Head of Operations, GLWCA) in a variety of areas of financial analysis, including standard monthly management reporting and variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning, including the review and coordination of financial analysis across countries in the region to support project management.
- Assess existing systems and procedures and provide solutions and improvements to strengthen internal monitoring, evaluation and control systems and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Review USRAP, other resettlement and emergency project proposal budgets for Uganda Country Office in coordination with the Head of Operations and RMO in IOM Uganda, reverting with advice, revisions, feedback, and substantive input in a timely manner.
- Provide information, statistics, cost estimates and budgets to the Head of Operations, GLWCA, Head of Office, concerned missions, and USRPA Global Management Team in IOM Washington, upon request and in coordination with the Head of Operations, GLWCA.
- Consult and coordinate closely with the USRAP Global Programme Coordinator in IOM Washington, the USRAP Financial Analysts based in the Manila Administrative Center (MAC), and (OM partners and donors as needed on related financial and administrative matters.
- Maintain and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all USRAP-related information by implementing control procedures in line with USRAP standards of conduct and data protection rules. Alert the Head of Operations, GLWCA, of any potential non-compliance demonstrated within financial records.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
- University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
- Professional certification as chartered accountant (CA) or certified public accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will be a distinct advantage.
- Previous experience in refugee and migration assistance, particularly with the USRAP
- programme required;
- Experience in financial management, accounting, and budgeting;
- Experience in preparing reports, budgets, statistics and coordinate administrative activities.
- Knowledge of IPSAS and SAP (PRISM) highly desirable;
- Knowledge of IOM’s regulations, policies, and procedures; Knowledge of IOM accounting systems, software, and procedures.
Required Competencies:
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
- Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
- Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
- Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, Click Here referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 9th June 2022
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