Job Description

Position Title: National Resources Management Officer
Position Grade: NOB (UN Salary Scale for National Officers)
Duty Station: Sub-Regional Office Pretoria, South Africa
Appointment Type: One Year Fixed Term Contract, with possibility of extension
Closing Date: 6 November 2025
Context:
Under the overall guidance of the Sub-Regional Director (SRD) of the mission with Sub-Regional Functions for Southern Africa in Pretoria (SRO-SA) and under the direct supervision of the Senior Sub-Regional Resources Management Officer (SSRMO), SRO-SA and in close coordination with the Deputy Regional Director - Management (DRD-M) in the Regional Office (RO) for East, Horn and Southern Africa (EHSA) in Nairobi, Kenya, the Department of Financial and Administrative Management (DFM) at Headquarters (HQ) and the Administrative Centres in Manila (MAC) and Panama (PAC), the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for supporting, monitoring and coordinating the budgetary, financial, supply chain and other administrative functions of the office of SRO-SA, Country Offices and / or Sub-Office(s) in the SRO and providing support in these areas to staff.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1. Provide assistance in the supervision of the administrative, financial, and supply chain functions of the COs within the Sub-Region, in accordance with the Organization's policies and procedures.
2. Monitor the financial management function in the Sub Region to address issues relating to accounting, budgeting and treasury matters in a timely fashion.
3. Ensure timely submission of necessary financial and administrative reports and documentation of the Country Offices within the Sub-Region to relevant HQ Departments and to MAC/PAC, as appropriate.
4. Identify and inform the SSRMO of urgent financial, personnel and other resource needs or of risks resulting from resources mismanagement or fraud pursuant to established rules and instructions.
5. Identify resource management-related training needs of the Sub-Region; assist Chiefs of Missions of Country Offices in promoting career development of staff under their supervision in accordance with IOM rules and regulations.
6. Work closely with the SSRMO in ensuring the establishment and regular update of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) in the Regional Office as well as Country Offices within the Region.
7. Maintain appropriate internal controls in the Sub-Region to safeguard the Organization's assets, control cash and prevent fraud. Strengthen internal controls in the region by documenting and streamlining approval processes, including control of accounts and control of cash management.
8. Collaborate with and provide support to the COs in the Region in the preparation of donor financial reports in accordance with donors and IOM regulations and established procedures. Assist in the preparation of the annual budget for the COs, oversee budget control process and analyse and address variances between budget and actual expenditures. Assist in the preparation of budgets for new programs and projects.
9. Train new staff in the Sub-Region in regard to relevant areas of administration/finance and compliance to IOM's policies and procedures, including WAVE. Undertake regular travel to missions in the region in view to building resource management capacity of staff in the field, ensuring that IOM rules and regulations are followed.
10. Support and follow-up of Resource Management reports and documentation to be submitted by the COs within the Sub-Region to HQs/PAC/MAC, as appropriate.
11. Support the SSRMO in coordinating the SRO's annual budget submission and controlling expenditures to ensure that costs are contained within approved allocations.
12. Support oversight of Supply Chain services, including contracts with suppliers of goods and services and related administrative authorities; oversee the management of the fleet of vehicles, the maintenance of the premises, and the functioning of all support services at the Country Offices
13. Participate in UN meetings such as the UN Operations Management Team (OMT) or ONE UN working groups, when required.
14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education:

• 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,
• Bachelor's 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:

• Experience in all areas of financial administration including financial management, accounting and budgeting.
• Experience in human resources, procurement and logistics.
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Experience in emergency operations is an advantage.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation and / or audit is an advantage.

Skills:

• Ability to work closely with government and international officials.
• Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Oracle is highly desirable.

Languages:

• For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Proficiency in at least one of the local languages
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Competencies:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators - Level 2
Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization's priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators - Level 2
Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization's vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization's goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
Additional Notes:
1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. 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.
3. National Professional Officers should be nationals of the country of their employment. NPOs perform work at the professional level and the same standards of recruitment qualifications and performance, required for International Professional staff.
4. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
5. 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, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
6. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
7. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application

Skills Required