Chief, Resources Management Unit
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related agency focused on promoting humane and orderly migration. It operates globally, saving lives, protecting migrants, and facilitating legal pathways. The organization is committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace. This role is situated within Country Offices that manage large, complex, and often geographically dispersed operations with significant donor funding and implementing partner activities.
Job Purpose
The Chief, Resources Management Unit (RMU) serves as the principal advisor to the Chief of Mission (CoM) on all aspects of resource management, financial sustainability, internal controls, oversight, and operational risk within a Country Office. As a senior management team member, this role integrates resource considerations into strategic planning, program development, and operational decision-making. The position is crucial for ensuring the financial health, compliance, and operational efficiency of the Country Office and its sub-offices, especially in complex environments with substantial donor funding and high-risk operations. The Chief, RMU is accountable for setting strategic direction and ensuring the sustainability, compliance, and proportionality of resource management functions.
Responsibilities
The Chief, Resources Management Unit (RMU) provides strategic leadership and advisory services to the Chief of Mission, focusing on financial position, resource management, operational sustainability, and risk exposure. This includes contributing to the Country Office's strategic direction, advising on resource allocation, and challenging proposals based on financial analysis. The role oversees human resources, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and supporting workforce planning and staff development. Financial management responsibilities encompass integrated budgeting, forecasting, treasury, accounting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with regulations and donor requirements. The Chief, RMU owns the internal control and management assurance framework, leads integrated risk management processes, and ensures timely action on audit recommendations. They also oversee ICT services and business continuity, and represent IOM in external engagements with government, donors, and UN entities on resource management matters.
Work Experience
Requires demonstrated senior managerial experience in large, complex operations, including strategic direction, change management, and fostering an inclusive work culture. Experience integrating financial, workforce, supply chain, administrative, information management, and risk considerations into organizational strategy is essential. Experience with risk management, internal controls, compliance frameworks, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is necessary. Experience in large-scale, multi-location operations, oversight of partner contracting and grants, and ideally in emergency or high-risk environments is also required.
Skills
Strong strategic, analytical, and financial management skills. Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information, frame strategic choices, and exercise sound judgment in high-risk situations. Proficient in internal control principles, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Ability to interpret and apply organizational regulations and policies. Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle) is highly desirable. Ability to build credibility, influence decisions, and negotiate effectively with senior officials, donors, and partners. Ability to lead organizational change and work collaboratively across functions.