IOM Finance/Administrative Officers (FAO)

Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) - (one (1) staff)

Majuro, Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) – (one (1) staff)

The International Organization for Migration is seeking qualified candidates to join IOM FSM and RMI team for a five-year assignment. The recruitment/appointment and entitlements are subject to funding availability/confirmation. This is a request for CVs/expression of interest.

General functions

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Party and overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining financial and administrative operations of the project and ensuring that all transactions and financial records comply with USAID standards and regulations. S/He will ensure that the project finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications

a) Completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution preferably in accounting, financial administration, management or related fields; b) At least four (4) years of work experience as an accountant c) Familiarity with the Pacific Islands environment; d) good knowledge of IOM, and experience working with USAID and with host governments; e) familiarity with USAID’s financial standards and regulations is preferred e) available to work full time for the full duration of the project, beginning 1 July 2013 until 30 June 2018.

Language

Fluent English. Working knowledge of native language considered an advantage

Please Note: only host country nationals of Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) or the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) or expatriates/aliens residing in FSM or RMI are eligible to apply. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

IOM offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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 has and continues to support disaster risk reduction, disaster mitigation, climate change adaptation, and relief and reconstruction initiatives in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI), with the overall objective to respond to and address the critical needs that arise from natural hazards and climate change in the two Pacific Island nations.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM e-Recruitment system, by 20 March 2013 at the latest. Please visit http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-...

IOM only accepts online profiles dully filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application.

For details contact us at: HRmicronesia@iom.int or visit our website http://micronesia.iom.int/ or call +691 320-8735