- Discreet, details and clients-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things;
- High sense of responsibility and motivation;
- Proven track record to work independently and good planning and organizational skills;
- Proven capacity to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations
internally and externally;
- Excellent communication skills, especially in a multilingual setting; advanced writing skills
particularly important;
- Knowledge of IOM/UN regulations, policies and procedures;
- Proven ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied
cultures and professional backgrounds;
- Excellent analytical skills, ability to solve complex finance related problems and provide advice
to mission finance staff and project managers on accounting matters; and,
- Tact and discretion in managing relationships.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be
fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another
official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
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.