VN 54 2024 National Compliance Officer/NOA (Port Sudan, Sudan)

Context:

Under the overall supervision of theHead Resource Management Officer and the direct supervision of Resource Management Officerin Sudan, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest efficiency in strengthening internal controls and compliance with financial regulations and rules through effective financial resources management and the provision of accurate, thoroughly researched and documented financial information, effective delivery of financial services, transparent utilization of financial resources and management in IOM Cairo Country Office.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Participate in the review of large volume of transactions and extensive dispersed activities on compliance issues.
2. Strengthen internal controls by documenting and proposing streamlining approval processes including control of accounts, control of cash management and large procurements in coordination with the RMO.
3. Contribute in undertaking financial analysis and assessing compliance for all resources managed by the Country Office and provide high-quality technical inputs to the RMO, Programme Managers as well as Projects and Programme Units.
4. Uphold compliance and internal controls for the implementation of proper planning, expenditure tracking, monitor financial reports and checking and verification of financial transactions, including extra-budgetary income in accordance with IOM rules and regulations.
5. Assist with the review of the activities and transactions and undertake research of anomalies or unusual transactions while providing appropriate information to senior staff on potential issues with financial or operational risk when satisfactory information is not obtained.
6. Follow-up Country Office’s execution with IOM and donor’s rules, regulations, policies and strategies; implementation of the effective internal control, proper design and functioning of the financial resources management system. Facilitate proper record keeping in Finance and facilitate responses to Audit.
7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
• University degree in the above fields or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Working knowledge with relevant Finance theories and practices and recognizes application within existing IOM processes.
• Familiarity with the internationally accepted accounting standards.
• Experience working in communications around crisis or humanitarian actions and previous experience with UN or other humanitarian agencies a strong advantage.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of accounting system, Finance theories and practices and audit/review procedures.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Languages

Fluency in English and Arabic is required

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 values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioral 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 of achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – Behavioral 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.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via email referencing subject as VN 54 2024 National Compliance Officer/NOA (Port Sudan, Sudan)
Kindly send the following document to: sudancareer@iom.int

1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Personal History Form (PHF) https://sudan.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1606/files/personal-history-form-sudan.docx

Other

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• Only candidates residing in either the duty station or from a location in a neighboring province that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
• Accommodation is not provided.
• This position is open to ONLY Sudanese nationals.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Any application that does not comply with the above-mentioned instructions will be automatically excluded from the process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy close at 23:59 local time Khartoum, Sudan on the respective closing date.

No late applications will be accepted.