Head of Resources Management Unit (P) - Call for Expression of Interest
Organizational Context
IOM, established in 1951, is a leading UN agency promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with governments and partners to save lives, protect migrants, and facilitate pathways for regular migration. The organization fosters an inclusive workplace to harness migration's full potential. This role is for internal and external candidates within the Pathways Pool.
Job Purpose
The Head of Resources Management Unit serves as a core member of the senior management team and the principal advisor to the Chief of Mission on strategic resource management, financial sustainability, operational governance, and enterprise risk management. This position provides vision, leadership, and direction across finance, human resources, and all resources management areas. The goal is to ensure country office resources are planned, allocated, and utilized to maximize programmatic impact, ensure compliance, and strengthen donor confidence. The role drives a strategic, forward-looking approach to financial management, integrating risk management, performance monitoring, and resource optimization into decision-making and organizational planning.
Responsibilities
The Head of Resources Management Unit provides strategic leadership and advisory services to the Chief of Mission, developing and implementing integrated resource management strategies that align financial planning with programmatic priorities and long-term sustainability. Responsibilities include leading financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring robust financial planning frameworks, and safeguarding organizational assets through strong internal controls. The role oversees human resources in line with departmental guidance, positioning HR as a strategic partner. It drives resource optimization and performance management, linking financial data to programmatic outcomes and managing risks across the portfolio. Additionally, the position oversees supply chain, ICT, and administrative services, ensuring alignment with financial strategies and promoting integrated service delivery models. It also involves leading and developing the operations team, building national staff capacity, and engaging with donors and partners on financial and operational matters.
Work Experience
Required experience includes financial administration (management, accounting, budgeting), human resources, and supply chain. Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning systems, risk management, and internal control frameworks is necessary. Demonstrated managerial experience, including team leadership and development, is essential. Experience in emergency operations, monitoring and evaluation, or audit is advantageous.
Skills
Ability to work with government and international officials; independent judgment and sound decision-making; ability to work under pressure; strong reporting and strategic advisory skills; knowledge of IPSAS is advantageous; knowledge of ERP (Oracle) is highly desirable.