Resources Management Officer

Job Identification (Reference Number)**:18327**Position Title**:Resources Management Officer**Duty Station City**:Brasilia**Duty Station Country**:Brazil**Grade**:P-2**Contract Type**:Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)**Recruiting Type**:Professional**Vacancy Type**:Vacancy Notice**Initial duration**:1 year with possibility of extension**Closing date**:22 January 2025****Introduction**Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for MigrationAntigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu**Context**Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) and overall supervision of the Regional Director in the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and in coordination with, and technical guidance of the Deputy Regional Director (Management), the Resources Management Officer will perform the duties and responsibilities related to accounting, treasury, finance, budgeting, and other administrative aspects of the Mission.RESPONSIBILITIESSupport the monitoring and overseeing the financial management for all activities in the Country Office including the review of financial expenditure and accountability.- Facilitate the management of the treasury by forecasting cash flows according to CO activities and its Sub-Offices. Support the monitoring and control of funds disbursed; validate that funding is received and disbursed in accordance with donor agreements.- Prepare relevant financial reviews of projects by overseeing the budget control process and analyse variances between budget and actual expenditures. Take proactive action to prevent projects from going into deficit.- Assist with the annual budget preparation for the Country Office by facilitating the monitoring of budget control and analyse variances between budget and actual expenditures. Support the preparation of budgets for new projects and programmes.- Support the maintenance and assist in strengthening appropriate internal controls to safeguard the Organization’s assets, cash and prevent fraud.- Review payroll versus budgets, validate that salaries are correctly allocated to projects consistent with IOM’s projectization criteria.- Draft project and donor financial reports in accordance with IOM regulations and established procedures.- Participate in reviewing existing systems and procedures and, if necessary, recommend possible improvements to strengthen internal monitoring, evaluation and control systems and improve efficiency and effectiveness.- 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.- Participate in UN meetings such as the UN Operations Management Team (OMT) or ONE UN working groups when required.- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.**QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION**- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,- University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.- Professional certification as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is an advantage.**EXPERIENCE**- Proven international experience at the international professional level in a similar position (either in posting or on Short Term Assignment (STA));- Experience in all areas of international financial administration including financial management, accounting and budgeting;- Experience in human resources, procurement and logistics;- Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning system;- Experience in emergency operations an advantage; and,- Experience in monitoring and evaluation and / or audit an advantage.**SKILLS**- Ability to work closely with government and international