Project Associate

Job Description

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.

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Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Climate Action Division (CAD) and the direct supervision of the Chief of CMIL, and in close coordination with relevant programme, administrative and finance units at the Country Office, Headquarters and Administrative Centres, the Project Associate will support project monitoring and administrative functions with direct support to CMIL Mediterranean project activities implemented by the Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL) Mediterranean hub.

The IOM Country Office in Italy supports a range of programmes and initiatives addressing migration. The CMIL Mediterranean hub leads the implementation of activities contributing to the advancement of innovative solutions to address migration and climate change issues. The incumbent will support to programme-specific finance needs, including budget monitoring, financial tracking and administrative coordination, to ensure the accurate, timely and compliant management of operations in line with IOM financial rules, procedures and donor requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project operations, administrative and financial monitoring of project activities.
• Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present financial information/data on specific project needs.
• Monitor budget; verify availability of funds; obtain necessary approval and update budget related information.
• Support administrative coordination of project implementation, involving liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
• Draft status reports, identifying shortfall in compliance, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.
• Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentation and other forms of documentation.
• Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records; organize meetings, workshops and training sessions;
• Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions. Respond to general information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.
• Assist in monitoring internal workflows in close coordination with relevant internal levels including but not limited to procurement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• High School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in finance, accounting, budget monitoring or administrative support functions, preferably within an international organization, UN agency or public sector environment.
• Experience in monitoring budgets, tracking expenditures, verifying availability of funds and supporting financial reporting.
• Familiarity with financial rules, procedures and internal controls, including support to audits and financial reviews.
• Experience liaising with programme managers, administrative units and external counterparts on finance ‑ and budget ‑ related matters.
• Prior experience working in an international or multicultural environment is an advantage.

Skills

• Good knowledge of financial administration, budget monitoring and basic accounting principles.
• Familiarity with IOM or UN financial rules and regulations, including IPSAS, i