Job Description
Open to Internal External Candidates
- Position: Finance
Associate
- Organizational
Unit: Finance Unit
- Duty
Station: Yemen, Aden
- IOM
Classification: G5
- Type
of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) Graded Contract, 6 Months (With a
possibility of renewal up to 9 months)
- SVN
No.: SVN2025. 19231
- Estimated
Start Date: As soon as possible
- Closing
Date: Tuesday, 24th February 2026
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.
Organizational Context and Scope:
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.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) Head of Resource
Management (HoRM) in Yemen, and direct supervision of the Finance Officer; and,
in collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative
Centres, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for managing
the resources management functions in Sana’a, Aden and Marib Offices.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide procedural guidance to managers
and staff; guide and train other finance support staff.
2. Assist in managing financial resources through monitoring
and controlling assets, reserves, funds, supplies, etc. in accordance with IOM
rules and regulations.
3. Assit in providing support to Project Managers and /or
Chief of Mission/Head of Office/Sub office on financial and administrative
matters.
4. Assist in the preparation of the annual budget submission
and revisions including estimating staff cost as well as rental and utilities,
office equipment and supplies, printing, and other contracts, services or
running expenses, to include in the budget.
5. Assist in monitoring compliance with financial policies,
procedures, rules and regulations.
6. Review of all types of payment requests verifying that
they are duly authorized, and expenditures remain within authorized levels as
well as ensure that all the supporting documents are attached therewith, and
that good/services/works have been received or rendered;.
7. Assist in the validation of supplier creation documents in
WAVE oracle. including verifying vendor claims for accuracy and in conformance
with IOM financial policies and instructions.
8. Support in the monthly account closure processes and
assist in the preparation and dispatch of monthly accounting returns package to
be sent to the Regional Accounting Focal as well as help the finance officer in
responding to the Mission’s Periodic Checklist Review.
9. Assist in the preparation of budget, accounting,
financial, statistical reports and other reports as required.
10. Assist in providing regular and ad hoc financial
information to support informed financial decision making.
11. Provide assistance responding to audit queries and follow
up on audit recommendations.
12. Provide assistance to all staff with services such as
travel, expense claims, document retrieval, etc.
13. Ensure proper and systematic completion of all posted
payments and other accounting documents according to the established standards.
14. Perform other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- High
School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or,
- Bachelor’s
degree in business administration, Accounting, Finances, or related fields
with three years of relevant professional experience.
- Certification
in CPA, CMA or other relevant certifications is an advantage
Accredited Universities are those listed in the World Higher
Education Database (WHED) Portal.
Experience
- Proficient
in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail,
Outlook; previous experience in SAP is a distinct advantage;
- Attention
to detail, ability to organize paperwork in a methodical way;
- Discreet,
details and clients-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things;
and,
- Prior
work experience with international humanitarian organizations,
non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural
setting is an advantage.
Skills
- In
depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas
dealt with by the Organization; and,
- Knowledge
of UN and bilateral donor programming.
- Knowledge
of financial rules and regulations.
- Knowledge
of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
LANGUAGES
- For
all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
- IOM’s
official languages are English, French and Spanish.
- Proficiency
of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the
selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
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 three values:
- Inclusion
and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural
differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- 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.
- Courage:
Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy:
Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly
treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural 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 for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
responsibility for own
- actions
and delegated work.
- Communication:
Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains
complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Other
- Internals
of the Organization and NMS candidates will be considered as first-tier
candidates.
- Any
offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject
to funding confirmation.
- This
selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty
stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a
similar position for a period of 24 months.
- This
post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence
and work permit for the country where this position is based will be
eligible for consideration.
- Appointment
will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for
appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the
concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID- 19 will
be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM.
As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will
be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
- IOM
does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process
(application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not
request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM
only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online
recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the
status of their application.
- For
further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our
website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies, IOM Careers and Job Vacancies |
International Organization for Migration
As part of the application process, all candidates,
regardless of the type or duration of the contract, must disclose any known
relative who works for IOM or is engaged with IOM in any capacity.
Non-compliance with the relative disclosure requirement can constitute a basis
for withdrawal of offer of employment, or if the employment has begun,
terminating the employment contract and/or disciplinary action.
How to Apply
Interested internal candidates are invited to submit their
applications via the following link:
Internal: SVN2026. 19231 Aden Finance Associate G5
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External:
Aden Finance Associate G5 - IOM Careers
All applications should include a functional email address,
mobile numbers and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted”.
Posting period: 17 February 2026 to 24 February
2026