Mission and objectivesEstablished in 1951 as the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration, International Organization for Migration (IOM) works closely with governments, international organizations and non-governmental partners to ensure humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. With 173 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM works in four broad areas of migration management: migration and development, facilitating migration, regulating migration and forced migration. IOM established an office in Suva in 2016, after Fiji became an IOM member state in 2013. IOM Fiji works with the Government of Fiji and the neighboring Pacific Island Countries on migration issues concerning climate change, labour mobility, development, counter-trafficking, disaster resilience, emergency and preparedness and migrant protection.
ContextThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) Fiji Country Office with Coordinating Functions (COCF) in Suva, Fiji, oversees and provides strategic and technical support to IOM activities within the Pacific Country Offices (CO) under the COCF. Within the CO Fiji structure, the Resources Management Unit (RMU) provides support to 6 IOM Country Offices (COs) within the Pacific on budgeting, accounting, human resources, procurement, ICT and other administrative functions.
Task DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Resource Management Officer, (COCF) in Suva, Fiji, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Contribute to the overall efficient functioning of projectโs financial management and accounting system. Follow-up project expenditures to ensure that they are managed in compliance with IOM rules and regulation, in coordination with relevant units in IOM. Assist in processing and reconciling financial transactions and payments to personnel and suppliers in a timely manner, maintain financial records using the IOM Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, in line with IOM financial regulations. Assist in verifying that all payment requests are duly completed, certified by authorized staff, and that all necessary supporting documents are provided. Assist the Project Manager(s) in providing general assistance in financial analysis of projects as assigned; assist in monitoring budgets based on the donor agreement. Assist in reporting and bringing to the attention of the supervisor and the RMO any relevant resource management issues. Support relevant filing and ensure that tracking system is well maintained and updated regularly as necessary. Assist during internal and/or external auditing, if and when required. Provide general support to the Resource Management Unit, in absence of other colleagues in the Unit; Perform other related duties that may be assigned;
Competencies and valuesโโโโAccountability โโโโAdaptability and Flexibility โโโโBuilding Trust โโโโClient Orientation โโโโCommitment and Motivation โโโโCommitment to Continuous Learning โโโโCommunication โโโโEthics and Values โโโโIntegrity โโโโProfessionalism โโโโRespect for Diversity โโโโTechnological Awareness โโโโWorking in Teams
Living conditions and remarksFiji, one of the larger countries of the South Pacific region, has a relatively high level of human development. Its multi-ethnic population, which numbers approximately 800,000, is growing slowly due to a moderately low level of fertility and a high level of emigration. The economy rests primarily on sugar production and tourism but is becoming more diverse, with manufacturing now an important sector of employment. Fiji comprises of approximately 330 islands, about one - third are inhabited. It covers about 1.3 million square kilometers of the South Pacific Ocean. The two major islands are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. The capital city is Suva and is located on the South Eastern side of the main island of Viti Levu. After nearly a century as British colony, Fiji became independent in 1970. Today Fiji has one of the most developed economies of the Pacific islands. English is spoken fluently and it is the common language of communication although the native indigenous Fijian language is spoken by many as is the Hindi language. Fiji enjoys year round tropical temperatures of between 25-29 degrees making it the perfect location for sun-lovers. The unit of currency is Fiji Dollar.