Head of Resources Management Unit
Organizational Context
Established in 1951, IOM is a UN-related organization and the leading agency in migration. It promotes humane and orderly migration, protects people on the move, and facilitates pathways for regular migration. IOM is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace to harness the full potential of migration.
Job Purpose
The Head of Resources Management Unit serves as a core member of the senior management team, reporting to the Chief of Mission and the Deputy Regional Director (Management). This role is the principal advisor on strategic resource management, financial sustainability, operational governance, and enterprise risk management. The position provides vision, leadership, and direction across finance, human resources, and all resource management areas. The primary goal is to ensure country office resources are planned, allocated, and utilized effectively to maximize programmatic impact, ensure full compliance, and strengthen donor confidence through a strategic, forward-looking approach to financial management integrated with risk management and performance monitoring.
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 overseeing all aspects of financial management, such as budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while ensuring robust internal controls and compliance with IOM and donor regulations. The role also provides oversight to human resources, positioning HR as a strategic business partner. Key duties involve leading resource optimization, value-for-money strategies, and performance management, linking financial data to programmatic outcomes. Furthermore, the position supports the Chief of Mission in managing enterprise risks, ensuring effective internal control systems, and providing constructive challenge on risk trade-offs. Oversight extends to supply chain, ICT, and administrative services, ensuring alignment with financial strategies and promoting integrated service delivery models. The role also involves leading and developing the operations team, building national staff capacity, and fostering collaboration between operations and programme teams.
Work Experience
Required experience includes all areas of financial administration (management, accounting, budgeting), human resources, and supply chain. Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning system, risk management, and internal control frameworks is essential. Demonstrated managerial experience, including team leadership and development in complex environments, is crucial. Experience in emergency operations, monitoring and evaluation, or audit is considered an advantage.
Skills
Ability to work with government and international officials; independent judgment and sound decision-making; ability to work under pressure; strong report writing and strategic advisory skills; knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is an advantage; knowledge of ERP (Oracle) is highly desirable.