The Budget and Monitoring Unit (BMU) plays a vital role in ensuring financial accountability and operational efficiency across IOM Afghanistan’s programming. Operating under the Resource Management Unit, BMU is responsible for end-to-end budgeting processes, including proposal drafting, donor coordination, PRIMA workflow oversight, and project activation. The unit conducts burn rate analyses, reconciles expenditures, and facilitates multi-sectoral financial reviews to ensure optimal resource utilization. Through structured reporting and engagement with program managers, BMU strengthens internal financial controls and supports evidence-based decision-making. Its proactive approach to financial planning, compliance monitoring, and capacity building enhances the Organization’s ability to deliver timely and accountable humanitarian assistance in complex operational environments.
Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Resource Management Officer (BUD) and direct supervision of the National Finance Officer (BUD), and in close coordination with relevant units at the Country Office, the intern will be responsible for:
Supporting the creation and timely updates of project entries in PRIMA.
Assisting in monthly project planning and data entry in PULSE.
Maintaining a project reporting tracker to support timely donor submissions.
Monitoring service fee projects and supporting expenditure tracking against approved budgets.
Facilitating communication with program units regarding financial commitments and project closure.
Assisting in preparing financial reports in line with IOM and donor requirements.
Supporting financial review of sub-office allocations and assisting in issuing Work Breakdown Lines (WBLs).
Participating in internal meetings, training sessions, and financial review sessions for learning purposes.
Performing any other duties that align with internship objectives and team needs.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
Be enrolled in the final year of a bachelor’s degree, a graduate programme, or have completed a university degree within the last 12 months.
Demonstrate strong interest in financial analysis, humanitarian programming, or public sector budgeting.
Have a working knowledge of English (oral and written); knowledge of Dari or Pashto is an advantage.
Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and able to manage data with attention to detail.
Be motivated to learn and work in a cross-functional humanitarian team.
Core Values and Competencies
Values:
Inclusion and Respect for Diversity: Promotes equality and participation.
Integrity and Transparency: Acts responsibly and ethically.
Professionalism: Maintains focus and reliability under pressure.
Core Competencies:
Teamwork
Delivering Results
Managing and Sharing Knowledge
Accountability
Communication
Support and Benefits
The intern will receive a monthly stipend.
On-the-job learning, coaching, and capacity-building support will be provided throughout the internship.
Intern must be based in or able to travel to the Kabul office.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit:
CV
A brief cover letter outlining background, professional interests, and areas for development
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Notes
Any offer made is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment is subject to medical fitness, verification of residency, visa, and government authorizations, where applicable.
Depending on experience and location, interns may receive a small monthly stipend. Interns already receiving financial remuneration from other sources (university or scholarship) are not eligible.
IOM covers interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP) for the duration of the assignment. Non-occupational medical coverage is the responsibility of the intern. Proof of coverage is required.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or disabilities.
IOM does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not request bank account information.
Applications must be submitted through the IOM online recruitment system.
Required Skills
Resource Management
Deadline: Dec 9, 2025
About the Organization
About IOM
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.
With 132 member states, a further 17 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, 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.
IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.
The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement.
IOM works in the four broad areas of migration management:
Migration and development
Facilitating migration
Regulating migration
Forced migration.
IOM activities that cut across these areas include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants' rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration.
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