Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, audit, compliance, or
other relevant field with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience in
risk management, audit, or compliance.
• Professional certification as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA),
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or Certified
Fraud Examiner (CFE) is an advantage.
Experience
• Knowledge of and working experience with Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, such as
ISO 31000 and COSO;
• Knowledge of and working experience of Internal Control Frameworks, systems, and reviews;
• Exposure to and experience in UN or humanitarian field operations and emergencies in
various geographical locations and multiple functional areas;
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation and / or audit an advantage; and,
• Working experience in complex environment.
Skills
• Knowledge of IOM/UN mandate, field operations, organizational structure, and policies &
procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to use software to gather, collate, analyse, and present complex information.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be
fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another
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
• 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
• 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.