Head of Resources Management Unit
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related organization dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with governments and partners to save lives, protect people on the move, and facilitate pathways for regular migration. The Head of Resources Management Unit, reporting to the Chief of Mission, supports the Country Office's resource management functions, ensuring efficient and accountable use of organizational resources.
Job Purpose
The Head of Resources Management Unit is responsible for supporting the effective management of the Country Office's resources. This role provides crucial technical and operational advice to the Chief of Mission on financial management, budget oversight, compliance, and overall resource management. The position contributes significantly to robust financial planning, implementing strong internal controls, managing operational risks, and monitoring performance. By ensuring the efficient and accountable use of organizational resources, the role directly supports effective program implementation and adherence to IOM policies, donor requirements, and organizational standards. The Head of Resources Management Unit also coordinates and oversees key functions including finance, budget, human resources, supply chain, ICT, and administration, thereby ensuring efficient service delivery, strengthening accountability, and supporting sustainable program implementation within the Country Office.
Responsibilities
The Head of Resources Management Unit provides advisory support on resource management, including planning, financial sustainability, and the operational impact of management decisions. They contribute to resource management strategies, aligning them with program priorities. Financial management responsibilities include overseeing budgeting, financial planning, cash management, reporting, and expenditure monitoring in compliance with IOM and donor requirements. This involves analyzing financial performance, forecasting, and identifying risks. The role also manages internal controls, risk assessment, and compliance, supporting audit processes and fraud prevention. Human resources oversight includes administering HR processes, ensuring compliance, monitoring personnel costs, and supporting staff welfare. Additionally, the position oversees supply chain, administration, and ICT functions, ensuring compliance and value for money. Resource optimization, operational management, team supervision, capacity development, and representation in relevant meetings and working groups are also key duties.
Work Experience
Required experience includes financial management, accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, human resources management, administrative operations, procurement, supply chain, and asset management. Experience with Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, internal controls, compliance monitoring, and risk management is also necessary. Experience supervising staff in a multicultural environment is required. Experience supporting audits and in emergency/humanitarian operations is advantageous.
Skills
Strong analytical and financial management skills. Ability to provide operational and technical advice. Knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Proficiency in interpreting and applying organizational regulations and policies. Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills. Ability to supervise staff and collaborate across functions. Knowledge of IPSAS and Oracle ERP is desirable. Ability to work with government and international officials, act independently, exercise sound judgment, and work under pressure. Capacity to prepare clear reports and provide strategic advice.