Chief of Budget

Job Identification (Reference Number)**:17299**
Position Title**:Chief of Budget (P)**
Duty Station City**:Geneva**
Duty Station Country**:Switzerland**
Grade**:P-5**
Contract Type**:Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)**
Recruiting Type**:Professional**
Vacancy Type**:Vacancy Notice**
Initial duration**:1 year with possibility of extension**
Closing date**:30 October 2025**

**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.

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Applications are welcome from first
- Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu _

**_Context: _**

Under the direct supervision of the Comptroller, Director of the Department of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM), the Chief, Budget is responsible and accountable for providing strategic leadership for IOM’s budgeting function. The incumbent oversees the design and execution of institutional and project budgeting frameworks, supports effective financial planning and resource allocation, and ensures alignment with IOM’s strategic objectives and financial governance standards.

As Business Process Owner (BPO) for budget processes and project budget controls, the Chief, Budget steers policy, process, and system improvements to strengthen consistency, transparency, and performance across the Organization’s financial management cycle.

Responsibilities: 1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Digitalization and Process Improvement

Enhance budgeting systems and tools in collaboration with the 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.

6. 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.

7. Other Duties
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications: Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field with ten years of relevant professional experience; or,
University degree in the above fields with twelve years of relevant professional experience.
Professional certification (CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum of ten years (twelve with a first-level degree) 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; and,
Demonstr