Job Description
Open to Internal Candidates
- Position : Senior
Finance Associate (Budget and Reporting)
- Organizational
Unit: Resource Management Unit
- Duty
Station: Yemen, Aden
- IOM
Classification: G7
- Type
of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) Graded Contract, 6
Months (With a possibility of renewal up to 9 months)
- SVN
No.: SVN2026. 20573
- Estimated
Start Date: As soon as possible
- Closing
Date: Sunday, 3rd May 2026
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental
organization in the field of migration and 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.
Organizational Context and Scope:
Applications are welcome from internal and external
candidates. 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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates..
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM)
and the HRMO in Yemen, and direct supervision of the Finance Officer and, in
collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative
Centres, the incumbent will support the financial management and budget
monitoring functions in the Aden Office.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide procedural guidance to managers
and staff; supervise, guide and train other finance support staff, particularly
in relation to budget preparation and project financial monitoring.
2. Review and follow up on the monthly and long term
projectization of staff and office costs coverage for all IOM Offices in Yemen,
in coordination with the Finance Officer and all the relevant units.
3. Manage the monthly projectization for the support staff,
in close coordination with the Finance Officer and complete the allocation of
staff and common office costs in PULSE.
4. Contribute to the preparation and revision of project
budget proposals alongside Project Managers and the Finance Officer.
5. Draft donor financial reports for projects in accordance
with IOM regulations and established procedures, in close coordination with the
finance officer, as well as relevant units in HQs or Manila.
6. Respond to queries as appropriate with respect to
financial aspects of the projects, liaise with external auditors wherever required.
7. Provides specialized support in the financial management
for Project Activities in Yemen Country Office including tracking financial
expenditure and accountability, bring any material discrepancies to the
attention of the Finance officer, Head of RMU and Project Manager (PM) and
suggest necessary adjustments.
8. Contribute to financial forecasting during project
implementation phases and monitor all commitments of the project.
9. Prepare annual budget submissions and revisions including
estimating the cost of staff as well as rental and utilities, office equipment
and supplies, printing, and other contracts, services or running expenses.
10. Monitor compliance with financial policies, procedures,
rules and regulations.
11. Provide regular and ad hoc financial information to
support informed financial decision making.
12. Ensure that disbursements are made based on proper
authorizations and supported by legitimate and sufficient documentation.
13. Perform periodic reviews and coordinate with the Supply
Chain Unit (SCU) for the clean-up of outstanding commitments.
14. Perform other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- High
school diploma with seven years of relevant experience; or,
- Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances, or related field
from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant
professional experience.
- Accredited
Universities are those listed in the World Higher Education Database
(WHED) Portal.
Experience
- Experience
in budget preparation, financial monitoring, and donor reporting in a
projectized environment.
- Experience
coordinating workflows in a financial or administrative function.
- Prior
work experience with international humanitarian organizations,
non-government or government institutions/organizations in a
multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
Skills
- Proficient
in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail,
Outlook; previous experience in SAP is a distinct advantage.
- Strong
analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to organize
financial information systematically.
- Discreet,
detail and client-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things.
LANGUAGES
- For
all applicants, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and
written).
- IOM’s
official languages are English, French and Spanish.
- Proficiency
of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the
selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and
demonstrate these three 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) (applicable only if position is with direct reports)
- 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.
Other
- Internals
of the Organization and NMS candidates will be considered as first-tier
candidates.
- 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.
- This
post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence
and work permit for the country where this position is based will be
eligible for consideration.
- 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. Vaccination against COVID- 19 will
be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM.
As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will
be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
- 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.
- 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.
- For
further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our
website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies, IOM Careers and Job Vacancies |
International Organization for Migration
As part of the application process, all candidates,
regardless of the type or duration of the contract, must disclose any known
relative who works for IOM or is engaged with IOM in any capacity.
Non-compliance with the relative disclosure requirement can constitute a basis
for withdrawal of offer of employment, or if the employment has begun,
terminating the employment contract and/or disciplinary action.
How to Apply
Interested internal candidates are invited to submit their
applications via the following link:
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All applications should include a functional email address,
mobile numbers and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted”.
Posting period: 26 April 2026 to 3 May 2026