Finance Associate

International Organization for Migration · Nairobi

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Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

IOM’s Regional Office for the East and Horn of Africa supports and monitors the following countries: Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. Through a team of specialists, the Regional Office supports the development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of projects and initiatives undertaken by country offices and regional programmes.

Apply by: 22/10/2026 Under the overall supervision of the Regional Financial Comptroller and the direct supervision of the Regional Resource Management Officer, The Finance Associate will support the Regional Resource Management Officer (RRMO) in the overall financial management of regionally managed projects, as well as projects implemented by the Regional Office. The incumbent will provide project managers in the RO as well as missions in the region with financial analyses and updates on the financial performance of their projects, offering guidance and advice on applicable financial policies and procedures in coordination with the Regional Resources Management Officer (RRMO). The incumbent will also provide financial process support to Procurement, Human Resources, and other staff in the Regional Office, assisting with day-to-day financial transactions and processes within and outside the WAVE Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and other assigned duties and responsibilities.

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