Organization profile
Every year, millions of people around the world go missing as a result of conflict, human rights abuses, disasters, organized crime, irregular migration, and other causes. Be part of a growing international organization that is dedicated to tackling this global challenge.

The International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) is a treaty-based international organization with headquarters in The Hague, the Netherlands. Its mandate is to secure the cooperation of governments and others in locating missing persons. As the only international organization tasked exclusively to work on the issue of missing persons, ICMP maintains field programs throughout the world. To learn more about ICMP click here.

Consultancy background
The formalization of the budgeting process aligns with Audit Recommendation #3, which emphasizes the need for standardized procedures in project budgeting, master planning, and forecasting. This is essential for maintaining transparency, accountability, and effective resource management. The ICMP is committed to implementing robust budget planning processes in alignment with best practices and IPSAS requirements. As part of this commitment, the 2025 budget planning process will include the development of standardized templates, tools for data collection and analysis, and clear mapping of roles and responsibilities.

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Finance and Administration Manager the Expert will have the following objectives:


Scope of Work


Deliverables


Timeline
The consultancy is expected to commence on immediately upon selection and according to the below timeline:

• Deliverable 1 and 2: up to 3 weeks
• 2 weeks for ICMP to implement in coordination with relevant departments and stakeholders
• Deliverable 3,4 and 5 up to 2 weeks after successfully concluding implementation

Requirements

• Professional fluency in English
• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Proven experience in delivery/management of planning, budgeting forecasting processes
• Expertise in developing planning, budgeting processes and forecasting methodologies (process mapping/optimization, risk assessment and risk mitigation measures related to relevant processes, ICS, continuous improvement etc.)
• Familiarity with process mapping
• Strong analytical and couching skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions, data analysis, and modelling
• Knowledge of IPSAS and international accounting standards
• Experience in induction and optimization of new processes in organizational context
• Experience with international organizations is a plus.

Budget
The budget for the consultancy will be based on approved completion of the identified deliverables:

• Deliverable 1 and 2 up to USD2,500

• Deliverables 3,4 and 5 up to USD2,500

This is a fixed-term consultancy. The length of the consultancy, along with the working hours will be discussed and agreed in details with the selected candidate.

Payment will be made within thirty (30) days or earlier of ICMP approving the invoice for payment by bank transfer.

Expected start date: as soon as possible. End date of the contract will depend on the start date of the consultant.

VN close date: 15 November 2024

ICMP is committed to maintaining an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. ICMP believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff are critical to our success as a global organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals from a thoroughly diverse range of candidates. ICMP is proud to be part of the International Gender Champions network.

ICMP may cancel this recruitment without notice or may decide to offer a position with different duties and/or contract length.