Financial Policy Specialist at IOM

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Management, Internal Control Assessment, Compliance Advisory, Policy Drafting, Negotiation, Donor Relations, Risk Assessment, Fraud Prevention, Financial Governance, Risk Management, Financial Policy Interpretation, Contractual Negotiations, Financial Reporting, Public Administration

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: Internal candidates Candidates from the following IOM Member States: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Context The Financial Coordination and Policy Division (FCPD) of the Department of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM) at IOM oversees the global financial operating framework of the Organization, facilitating compliance with the Organization’s financial regulations, policies, and standards. The Division coordinates comprehensive monitoring and analysis of budgetary and financial risks in close collaboration with other Divisions, especially within DFAM, and organizational units. Within FCPD, the Financial Policy Unit is responsible for developing and regularly updating IOM’s global financial and administrative policies and procedures in full compliance with the financial regulatory framework of the Organization and international standards, ensuring accountability, transparency, and efficiency in financial resource management. The Unit facilitates the introduction of innovative practices and collaborates with other Divisions or Units in developing policies with financial components. It also supports the Comptroller and DFAM Divisional Heads to ensure that documents and communications issued to Governing Bodies by DFAM adhere to established standards. In addition, the Unit conducts risk assessments related to financial arrangements and directly engages in contractual negotiations on financial matters with external parties to maintain alignment with organizational policies, meet operational needs and implement effective risk mitigation strategies. Furthermore, the Unit supports financial collaboration within the United Nations system, contributing to IOM’s participation in relevant engagements and ensuring alignment with UN financial regulations, reporting and practices. Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Comptroller/Director of the Financial Coordination and Policy Division and the direct supervision of the Senior Financial Policy Officer, the Financial Policy Specialist will lead the development and updating of corporate policies and guidelines related to financial management and oversight, including those related to innovative financing solutions. This role involves providing expert guidance on complex financial policy interpretation and practical implementation, supporting the negotiation of donor conditionalities, and advising on financial risks, fraud prevention and mitigation strategies to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and compliance with financial regulations. Additionally, the Financial Policy Specialist will ensure that these policies account for IOM’s decentralized structure, enhancing the organization’s overall financial governance and risk management framework.

Responsibilities

The Financial Policy Specialist will lead the development and updating of corporate policies and guidelines related to financial management and oversight, including those related to innovative financing solutions. This role involves providing expert guidance on complex financial policy interpretation, supporting donor conditionalities negotiation, and advising on financial risks and mitigation strategies.