Head of Resources Management Unit (P) Multiple Duty Stations - Call for Applications, Geneva

IOM - International Organization for Migration; Genf; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

International Organization for Migration in Switzerland is hiring a Head of Resources Management Unit to oversee financial management and resources across the country office. The role reports to the Chief of Mission and collaborates with HQ and GSSC to ensure compliant, efficient use of funds and resources.

You will coordinate finance, budget, HR, supply chain, ICT and administrative functions, strengthening accountability and supporting sustainable programme delivery in a complex migration

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and operational advice to the Chief of Mission on financial management and resources governance.
• Contributes to budget oversight, internal controls, risk management and performance monitoring.
• Coordinates finance, budget, HR, supply chain, ICT and admin functions to ensure efficient services.

Job description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy.

For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Context

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and secondary reporting line of the Deputy Regional Director (Management) in the Regional Office, in close coordination with the relevant HQ Department and the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC), the Head of Resources Management Unit supports the effective management of the Country Office's resources management functions.

The Head of Resources Management Unit provides technical and operational adviceto the CoM on financial management, budget oversight, compliance and resources management matters. They contribute to effective financial planning, internal controls, operational risk management and performance monitoring, supporting the efficient and accountable use of organizational resources, effective programme implementation, and compliance with IOM policies, donor requirements and organizational standards.

The Head of Resources Management coordinates and oversees finance, budget, human resources, supply chain, ICT and administrative functions, ensuring efficient service delivery, strengthening accountability and supporting sustainable programme implementation.