Job Description

Context:
Operational in Indonesia for more than 40 years, IOM Indonesia is one of the largest IOM

missions in the world working on a wide range of activities in partnership with the Government of

Indonesia, civil society, private sector actors, migrants, and communities. In its migrant

assistance programming, IOM contributes to the protection of vulnerable groups of displaced

persons, including refugees, asylum seekers, victims of trafficking, unaccompanied migrant

children (UMCs), pregnant women, and the elderly, among others. Through the mission’s

largest project, the Regional Cooperation Agreement (RCA), IOM Indonesia provides

humanitarian support to approximately 7,500 refugees through the provision of basic needs,

health, MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support), protection, education, resettlement

and AVRR (Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration) services.

IOM Indonesia through Migration Assistance Unit aims to improve the quality of care for

refugees and asylum seekers referred to IOM by the Government of Indonesia according to

applicable international humanitarian and human rights standards. IOM also contributes to the

increased protection of vulnerable subgroups of displaced persons, such as UMCs, victims of

sexual and Gender-Based Violence (GBV), pregnant women, and the elderly, among others,

through the establishment of referral mechanisms involving the active participation of

specialized state and non-state service providers.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and under the direct supervision of

the Senior Programme Coordinator, the successful candidate will assist with the development

and coordination of activities under IOM Indonesia’s migrant assistance programming, with a

focus on activities developed and implemented as part of the RCA programme.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Support the Senior Programme Coordinator in monitoring migrant assistance programme

operations as well as financial and administrative elements.

2. Contribute to the implementation of RCA programme strategy; support the Migrant Health,

Resilience/Stabilization and MHPSS/Protection thematic focal points in the development and

coordination of specific initiatives that contribute to the achievement of strategic objectives.

3. Research opportunities that enhance service delivery through programme-wide initiatives;

recommend solutions to gap areas and work in close conjunction with programme and

Sub-Office managers to coordinate their implementation.

4. Support the organization and roll-out of internal capacity-building initiatives that improve

technical and competency-based learning. Support the assessment of mission-wide learning

needs and assist in identifying and matching internal training resources and coordinating

tailored training sessions.

5. Working in close coordination with the programme management team, document gaps and

facilitate consistency in service provision across the eight programme locations; monitor service

provision and check if compliant with established programme and policy standards, bringing

issues to the attention of the supervisor in a timely manner.

6. In close coordination with Senior Programme Coordinator and Programme Support Unit,

provide technical inputs to support the development of project proposals in line with IOM’s

migrant assistance programming and overall country strategy.

7. Through regular engagement with thematic units within the programme, as well as field office

locations, facilitate the promotion of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and

appropriate communications with communities.

8. Review, update and maintain the RCA programme’s operational guidelines and monitor their

implementation across the programme.

9. Draft segments of policy documents and guidance notes and help embed new initiatives and

practice among staff across Sub and Field Offices.

10. Liaise with data collection and management team and compile regular project updates to

assist the CoM and Senior Programme Coordinator in liaison with donors, government and

other stakeholders.

11. In close coordination with the Senior Programme Coordinator, provide information and

logistical support for partner coordination, including with the United Nations High Commissioner

for Refugees (UNHCR), other UN agencies, and local stakeholders in relation to refugee

protection, care and assistance.

12. In the event of refugee arrivals, participate in emergency response operations, and

undertake travel duties as necessary.

13. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in Law, Development Studies, Sustainable Development, International

Development, Migration Studies, International Relations, Public Policy, Management, Social

Sciences, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant

professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the implementation of international development and/or humanitarian response

projects;

• Experience working with vulnerable migrants, including refugees, asylum seekers, internally

displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups;

• Experience in project design, development and implementation reporting, donor liaison and/or

monitoring and/or evaluation;

• Experience in the design and delivery of capacity building programmes;
• Experience in working and/or liaising with government authorities, national/international

institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.

Skills

• Sound knowledge and understanding of migration issues, in particular, as relates to the

Indonesian context;

• Sound communication skills;
• Proven ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with a wide range of

stakeholders and deliver presentations;

• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team

environment;

• Ability to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with minimum supervision and

maintain composure under pressure.

• Ability to manage workload within general schedule of work, instructions and standard

practices;

• A high level of personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respects for

diversity, creative thinking.

• Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working

relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the

Organization;

• Ability to prepare and present clear and concise technical reports in English in timely manner.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in

English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French,

Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Fluency in Indonesian an

advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,

which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural

differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner

consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed

manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve

shared goals and optimize results.

• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely

manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and

innovate.

• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes

responsibility for own action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains

complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p

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Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding

confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.

Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period

of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in

the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are

nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,

accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain

exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or

after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No

late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by 19 January 2022 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment

system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:
From 06.01.2022 to 19.01.2022

No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,

processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank

accounts.

Job Type: Full-time