Chief, Resources Management Unit (P)

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. 

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates
3. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and secondary reporting line of the  Deputy Regional Director, Management of the Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia in Regional Office Vienna, Austria, in close coordination with the relevant HQ Departments and the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC), the Chief, Resources Management Unit (RMU) is a core member of the senior management team and the principal adviser to the CoM on resources management, financial sustainability, internal control, oversight and operational risk.
The position is established in Country Offices with a large, complex and/or geographically dispersed portfolio, typically comprising multiple Sub-Offices, significant emergency or high-risk operations, and a substantial volume of donor funding, procurement and implementing-partner activity. 

• Master’s degree in Management Business Administration, Financial Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with ten years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with twelve years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional certification in one of the domains is an asset

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

• Demonstrated senior managerial experience in large and complex operations, including setting direction across multidisciplinary teams and managers, exercising delegated authority, managing organizational change and fostering an inclusive, high-performing work culture;
• Demonstrated experience integrating financial, workforce, supply chain, administrative, information-management and risk considerations into organization-wide or mission-wide strategy and senior management decisions, including experience advising on high-value, high-risk or politically sensitive commitments;
• Experience in risk management, internal control and compliance frameworks;
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning system;  
• Experience in large-scale, multi-location operations; 
• Experience in oversight of contracting of partners, vendors, and administration of financial grants;
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation and/or audit is an advantage; and,
• Experience in emergency, humanitarian, or high-risk operational environments is an advantage. 

• Knowledge of ERP (Oracle) is highly desirable; 
• Ability to work closely with government and international officials;  
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.;  
• Ability to lead organizational change and to work collaboratively across operational and programme functions;
• Demonstrated ability to build credibility, influence decisions and negotiate effectively with senior government officials, donors, United Nations counterparts and other international partners;
• Demonstrated strategic, analytical and financial management skills;
• Demonstrated capacity to synthesize complex financial, operational, workforce and risk information; frame strategic choices and trade-offs for senior decision makers; provide authoritative, evidence-based challenge and exercise sound, independent judgement in high-risk or ambiguous situations;
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal control principles, risk management and compliance frameworks, and ability to interpret and apply organizational regulations, policies and procedures; and,
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is an advantage.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM WAVE system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies