Chief of Budget (P)

Job Posting Organization:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) was established in 1951 and is a Related Organization of the United Nations. It is the leading UN agency in the field of migration, working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, providing services and advice to governments and migrants. The organization is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally while harnessing the full potential of migration. IOM operates globally, with a presence in numerous countries, and has a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from qualified candidates, particularly from underrepresented member states and qualified female candidates.

Job Overview:
The Chief of Budget is a senior-level position responsible for providing strategic leadership for IOM’s budgeting function. This role involves overseeing the design and execution of institutional and project budgeting frameworks, supporting effective financial planning and resource allocation, and ensuring alignment with IOM’s strategic objectives and financial governance standards. The Chief of Budget will serve as the Business Process Owner (BPO) for budget processes and project budget controls, steering policy, process, and system improvements to enhance consistency, transparency, and performance across the organization’s financial management cycle. The position requires a strong understanding of financial management principles, strategic planning, and the ability to advise senior management on budgetary issues. The Chief of Budget will lead the formulation of the annual Programme and Budget, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and alignment with IOM’s strategic goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the formulation of the annual Programme and Budget and related financial documentation, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance with financial and budgetary regulations and rules. Provide strategic advice and analysis on budgetary and financial planning issues to senior management and governing bodies. Drive the integration of results-based and multi-year budgeting approaches.
• Budget Frameworks and Policy: Develop and implement policies, standards, and methodologies for both institutional and project budgeting. Strengthen the project budgeting framework and structures to enhance consistency with results-based budgeting. Serve as BPO for budget processes and project budget controls, ensuring effective system design, workflow, and internal control mechanisms.
• Financial Planning and Oversight: Lead financial forecasting, scenario analysis, and resource allocation planning. Oversee central budget allocations, monitor budget implementation, and identify risks or reallocations as needed. Provide guidance to HQ, regional, and field units on budget discipline and resource optimization.
• Governance and Member State Engagement: Coordinate preparation and presentation of budget documents and reports for governing bodies. Respond to Member States’ budgetary queries and support financial consultations. Draft official statements and briefing materials on budget and finance matters.
• Digitalization and Process Improvement: Enhance budgeting systems and tools in collaboration with other DFAM Divisions, Financial Systems and Solutions Unit, and the Strategic Results Division of DSPOP. Promote automation, analytics, and data visualization to improve decision-making and transparency.
• Team and Coordination: Lead and mentor a team of budget professionals, fostering collaboration and performance excellence. Coordinate with DFAM divisions, HQ departments, and Regional Offices to ensure coherence in financial planning and management.
• Other Duties: Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field with ten years of relevant professional experience; or a University degree in the above fields with twelve years of relevant professional experience. A professional certification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent is considered an advantage. Candidates must demonstrate a proven track record in advising senior leadership and presenting budget strategies and analyses to governing bodies or executive boards. Strong familiarity with UN financial frameworks, including cost recovery, assessed and voluntary contributions, and results-based management linkages is essential. Candidates should possess strategic and analytical thinking skills, leadership and team management abilities, and excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Educational Background:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Alternatively, a University degree in the aforementioned fields is acceptable if accompanied by twelve years of relevant professional experience. Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent are advantageous and may enhance a candidate's profile.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in budget formulation, financial management, and corporate resource planning at the international level, preferably within the United Nations system or a comparable intergovernmental organization. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in leading large-scale corporate budgeting processes, including multi-year planning, results-based budgeting, and the integration of operational and administrative funding streams. This experience should reflect a strong understanding of financial governance and strategic resource allocation.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position, both oral and written. Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is considered an advantage. Proficiency in the required languages will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is fixed-term for one year, with the possibility of extension. The role is classified at the P-5 grade level, indicating a professional recruiting type. Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile, and any offer made to the candidate is subject to funding confirmation. The selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations, and recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible for appointment 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, and any residency or visa requirements, as well as security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security clearances. The closing date for applications is 30 October 2025, and vacancies close at 23:59 local time in Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. 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 and only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system.