Facilities Officer, Business Integration

Job Posting Organization:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization established in 1944, with a mission to promote global economic stability and growth. The IMF has a diverse workforce of approximately 2,700 employees from over 150 countries, working in various capacities to support its objectives. The organization operates in multiple countries around the world, providing financial assistance, policy advice, and technical assistance to its member countries. The IMF is committed to fostering global monetary cooperation, securing financial stability, facilitating international trade, promoting high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reducing poverty around the world.

Job Overview:
The Facilities Officer in the Business Integration Finance team plays a crucial role in overseeing the financial aspects of the Fund's Facilities Management vendor. This position involves leadership in resource planning and budgeting, as well as collaboration on projects with junior staff and colleagues across different divisions. The incumbent is responsible for developing financial and non-financial reporting that aligns with the strategic priorities of the department and division. Additionally, the role includes leading the Division's data visualization program and contributing to financial stewardship, resource planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Facilities Officer will also identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and leverage data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance decision-making and improve controls.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Facilities Officer will serve as a key contributor to the development of the annual budget for the Facilities Management vendor. Responsibilities include analyzing resource planning and allocation issues, overseeing expenditures, reviewing financial reports for accuracy, conducting research and analysis of financial issues, and developing indicators to monitor the vendor's outputs and cost-effectiveness. The incumbent will also identify inefficiencies in work practices, work on the Division's data visualization program using tools like Power BI, oversee dashboard reporting, utilize AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, and serve as a financial management liaison across sections. Additional duties include evaluating budget requests, monitoring expenditures and revenues, developing forecasts and variance explanations, reviewing invoices and vendor contracts, and providing direction to the finance team when necessary.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree in business, finance, budgeting, accounting, statistics, computer science, or a related field, or hold a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or similar professional certification. Alternatively, a university degree supplemented by a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience is required. Candidates with a minimum of two years of experience in a related position at Grade A8 or equivalent will also be considered. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as familiarity with Fund financial systems such as FACTS, TRACES, TIMS, and IBBIS, is essential. Excellent time management and client relations skills are also required, along with the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels.

Educational Background:
The position requires an advanced university degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as business, finance, budgeting, accounting, statistics, or computer science. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or similar professional certification is also acceptable. Candidates with a university degree supplemented by significant professional experience may be considered, highlighting the importance of both formal education and practical experience in this role.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience in finance, budgeting, or a related field. Alternatively, candidates with at least two years of experience in a similar position at Grade A8 or equivalent will be considered. This experience should demonstrate a strong understanding of financial oversight, resource planning, and the ability to analyze and interpret financial data effectively.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential given the international nature of the IMF and its operations. Additional language skills may be considered an asset, particularly in languages relevant to the IMF's member countries.

Additional Notes:
The position is classified under the A09, A10 levels, indicating a mid to senior level of responsibility. The selected candidate will maintain their open-ended status if they are a regular staff member, while contractual employees will be offered a Term staff appointment. The IMF is committed to non-discrimination in employment and welcomes requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process.