International Organization for Migration Vacancies in Kenya

International Organization for Migration Senior Regional Resources Management Officer Vacancies in Kenya


Responsibilities

Regional Office

  • Participate in the development and implementation of short- and long-term management objectives and goals and provide advice on management-related issues.
  • Liaise with governmental, intergovernmental, and other partner entities on resource management issues with a view to ensuring smooth implementation of IOM’s activities and represent the Organization at relevant high level and inter-agency meetings.
  • Coordinate the RO’s annual budget submission and control spending to ensure that costs are contained within approved allocations.
  • Review budgets contained in proposals as part of the project endorsement process with a view to seeking adequate coverage of shared staff and office costs and to relevant risk management aspects.
  • Supervise resource management staff in the RO.
  • Act as officer-in-charge in the absence of the Regional Director, as required.
  • Track and monitor gender balance regional statistics, plan for gender target achievements, and assist Chiefs of Mission (CoMs) in the implementation of IOM Gender Policy, in coordination with the Gender Focal Point for the region.
  • Country Offices within the region (including the co-located CO)
  • Oversee provision of first-line support, guidance and training to the Resource Management Officers (RMOs) (or equivalent) as well as CoMs and other concerned IOM staff in the region with respect to IOM's policies and procedures relating to administrative, financial, HR, PRISM, risk management, IT and procurement matters.
  • Monitor the implementation of internal controls to prevent fraud and mismanagement.
  • Provide guidance to CoMs and RMOs (or equivalent) in managing the human resources function of their missions and coordinate with HRM/MHRO/PAC-FPSU for resolution of difficult or sensitive situations.
  • Monitor the financial management function in the region to address issues relating to accounting, budgeting and treasury and local HR administration and payroll matters in a timely fashion.
  • Ensure appropriate support is provided to run PRISM payrolls for COs too small to allow for segregation of duties and oversee maintenance of organizational structures for
    Staff Evaluation System (SES) purposes.
  • Coordinate COs requests for changes to the “Personnel Establishment” prior to submitting to PAC-FPSU for final approval.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

    Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, Commerce or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or
  • University degree in the above fields with nine 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.
  • Experience in financial management, accounting, budgeting, internal control assessment, internal audit and/or external audit;
  • Experience and sound knowledge in human resources management;
  • Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with international institutions;
  • Ability to coach, mentor and develop staff;
  • Proven ability to identify client needs and match them to appropriate solutions;
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain productive partnership with clients;
  • Knowledge and understanding of IOM/UN rules, regulations and Instructions on resource management;
  • Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and SAP (PRISM);
  • Knowledge of IOM/UN accounting systems, software and procedures a distinct advantage;
  • Excellent level of computer literacy in particular, experience in computerized accounting systems and software.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should apply online by 20th October, 2017

    For more information and job application details, see; International Organization for Migration Senior Regional Resources Management Officer Vacancies in Kenya

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