VN 105/2026 Programme Finance Associate

Under the overall supervision of the National Project Monitoring Officer and the direct supervision of the Senior Project Monitoring Associate, the Programme Finance Associate will be responsible for providing financial and administrative support to globally implemented programmes assigned to Project Monitoring Unit (PMU), in the areas of monitoring, reporting, compliance, budgeting, and administrative support functions.

EDUCATION

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with three (3) years of relevant professional experience; or,
- High School diploma with five (5) years of relevant professional experience;
- Professional certification as chartered accountant (CA) or certified public accountant (CPA) is an advantage.

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

EXPERIENCE

- Experience in accounting, financial analysis; monitoring; budgeting; or auditing;
- Experience in project monitoring, and/or reconciliation is an advantage; and,
- Experience working with accounting or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is an advantage.

SKILLS

- Knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and audit/review processes.
- Ability to write narrative reports and variance analysis reports, draft correspondence and communicate effectively in English;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills; and,
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under time constraints.

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 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 1

- 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.

Notes

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- 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 certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
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