The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Migration Agency, is currently seeking a talented and dedicated Financial Assistant to join their team at the Regional Office for the East and Horn of Africa. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to contribute to IOM’s mission of promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.

About IOM:

With 175 member states, IOM is committed to:

1. Assisting in meeting operational challenges of migration and mobility

2. Advancing understanding of migration issues

3. Encouraging social and economic development through migration

4. Upholding human dignity and well-being of migrants and mobile populations

The Regional Office for the East and Horn of Africa supports and monitors operations in Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Regional Resource Management Officer and the Regional Resource Management Officer, with direct supervision from the Senior Finance Assistant, the Financial Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the regional office.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in managing financial resources, monitoring and controlling assets, reserves, funds, and supplies

2. Support annual budget preparation and revisions, including cost estimations for staff, facilities, and operations

3. Input and extract data from financial and accounting systems

4. Provide guidance on accounting, budget, and financial matters

5. Assist in payroll preparation and validation

6. Review and verify various types of payments and purchase requests

7. Create new vendor accounts in PRISM and verify vendor claims

8. Prepare financial, accounting, and statistical reports as required

9. Support staff services such as travel arrangements and expense claims

10. Manage the office’s petty cash

11. Ensure proper documentation and systematic completion of all accounting processes

Requirements:

Education:

• – High School diploma with five years of relevant experience; OR
• – Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related fields with three years of relevant professional experience

Experience:

• – Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• – Experience with SAP is a distinct advantage
• – Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• – Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations or in multi-cultural settings is preferred

Skills:

• – Advanced computer literacy, particularly in MS Office products
• – Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
• – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Languages:

• – Fluency in English and Kiswahili (oral and written) is required
• – Working knowledge of French and/or any other UN official language is advantageous

Core Competencies:

• – Inclusion and respect for diversity
• – Integrity and transparency
• – Professionalism
• – Courage
• – Empathy
• – Teamwork
• – Delivering results
• – Managing and sharing knowledge
• – Accountability
• – Effective communication

What IOM Offers:

• – Opportunity to contribute to global migration initiatives
• – Diverse and inclusive work environment
• – Professional development opportunities
• – Competitive salary and benefits package (subject to funding confirmation)

Application Process:

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are invited to submit their applications. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Important Note:

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free of charge.