21360 Resources Management Officer (P) - Call for Expression of Interest

**Organizational Context and Scope**

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) and in close coordination with the Senior Regional Resources Management Officer (SRRMO) in the Regional Office (RO), the Department of Financial and Administrative Management (DFM) at Headquarters (HQ) and the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC), the Resources Management Officer will be responsible and accountable for supervising and managing the budgetary, financial, human resources and other administrative functions of Guyana Country Office and/or Sub-Office(s) and providing support in these areas to staff.

**Responsibilities**

1\. Monitor and oversee the financial management for all activities in the Country Office (CO), including the oversight of financial expenditure and accountability. In coordination with the CoM and the SRRMO, undertake financial analysis of all CO activities.

2\. Supervise the management of the treasury by forecasting cash flows according to CO and Sub-Office activities. Monitor and control funds disbursed; validate that funding is received and disbursed in accordance with donor agreements.

3\. Prepare programme and budget reports in accordance with IOM regulations and established procedures. Review monthly accounts of the Country Office.

4\. Prepare relevant financial analysis of projects, oversee the budget control process, and analyse variances between budget and actual expenditures. Take proactive action to prevent projects from going into deficit.

5\. Assist the CoM and Project Managers in the preparation of budgets for new projects and programmes.

6\. Provide technical support to project managers throughout the cycle to ensure compliance with the general instructions of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and relevant permanent instructions for the whole CO, namely in the areas of general administration, finance, and human resources.

7\. Maintain and further strengthen appropriate internal controls to safeguard the Organization’s assets, cash, and prevent fraud.

8\. Inspect payroll versus budgets, validate that salaries are correctly allocated to projects consistent with IOM’s projectization criteria.

9\. Review existing systems and procedures and, if necessary, recommend possible improvements to strengthen internal monitoring, evaluation, and control systems and improve efficiency and effectiveness.

10\. Manage the Human Resources function and make recommendations on recruitment and personnel administration of staff in the Country Office. Correctly apply Human Resources (HR) policies, rules, and regulations and make recommendations for resolving difficult or sensitive cases in consultation with the CoM and SRRMO.

11\. Oversee the Supply Chain services, including contracts with suppliers of goods and services and related administrative authorities; oversee the management of the fleet of vehicles and the maintenance of the premises, as well as the functioning of all support services at the Country Office.

12\. Liaise and coordinate with The Office of Legal Affairs (LEG) and Global Procurement Supply Unit (GPSU) as needed for the review and approval of agreements and Purchase Orders (POs) (lease, construction, service, and agreements with implementing partners (IPs)) before signature, and make sure IOM procedures are followed in the selection of partners and service providers.

13\. Supervise Information and Communications Technology (ICT) staff to ensure compliance with relevant IOM standards, processes, rules, and regulations.

14\. Supervise and train local staff on IOM's administrative/financial policies and procedures.

15\. Participate in United Nations (UN) meetings such as the UN Operations Management Team (OMT) or ONE UN working groups when required.

16\. Serve as Officer-in-Charge (OiC) of the Country Office in the absence of the CoM.

17\. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

**Qualifications**

**Required Qualifications and Experience**

**Education**

- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
- University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
- Professional certification as a Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is an advantage.

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

**Experience**

- Experience in Financial and Human Resources Management at the international level;
- Field experience, including coordination and cooperation with international institutions and coordination bodies;
- Experience in supervising the development and implementation of administrative control procedures, coordinating external auditing exercises; and,