Finance Assistant - Expedited SVN

Job Information

Job Identification: 20624

Apply Before: 05/09/2026, 12:00 AM

Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)

Initial Contract Duration: 6 Months

Org Type: Country Office

Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice

Recruiting Type: General Service

Grade: G-4

Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response? No

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 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

Since the inception of IOM in 1951, Movement Operations have been and continue to be a fundamental pillar of the Organization’s work. The organized movement of persons in need of international migration assistance is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM’s operations. Movement Operations Units in various IOM Country Offices, coordinated under the Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) Division in the Department of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion at IOM’s Geneva Headquarters, are responsible for all aspects of travel for migrants and refugees under IOM’s auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements with resettlement and receiving Governments and partners across the spectrum of the Organization's programmes.

Under the general supervision of the Resource Management Officer, and the direct supervision of the Senior Finance Associate, the Finance Assistant, is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Extract and input data from various sources in financial or accounting systems;
• Respond to accounting, budget or financial queries regarding data from staff in the unit and elsewhere;
• Assist in the preparation of the payroll by executing validity checks on monthly payroll results;
• Review all types of payments starting from purchase to payment requests verifying that they are duly authorized, and all the supporting documents are attached therewith;
• Verify vendor requests for accuracy and conformance with IOM finance policies and instructions;
• Perform claim verifications against documentation to ensure that purchases/services are properly authorized and that the goods have been received or services rendered;
• Prepare necessary receipt and journal vouchers;
• Assist in the preparation of budget, accounting, financial, statistical reports and other reports as required;
• Provide assistance to all staff services such as travel, expense claims, document retrieval, etc;
• Ensure proper and systematic filling of all posted payments and other accounting documents according to the established standards;
• Assist in the preparation and submission of VAT refund claims to Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), in line with applicable procedures and guidelines;
• Support follow-upon VAT refund applications, including liaising with relevant counterparts under guidance of the supervisor;
• Assist in reviewing supporting financial documents and compiling data for VAT refund claims, with attention to completeness and accuracy;
• Maintained accurate records of claims, approvals, and reimbursements for audit and reporting purposes;
• Responsible for the Petty Cash of the office; and,
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

High school diploma with four years of relevant experience; or,

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.

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

Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook; previous experience in SAP/WAVE 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

Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Internet

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English and Swahili is required (oral and written).

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 five 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 1

• 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.

Notes

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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