INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION JOB VACANCIES 2023
Operational in Indonesia for more than 40 years, IOM Indonesia is one of IOM’s large 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. IOM Indonesia is engaged in several thematic areas, including: Counter-Trafficking Labour Migration/Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (CT-LM/LMSI), Disasters, Climate and Resilience (DCR), Immigration and Border Governance (IBG), Refugee Care, Migration Health, Migration Policy and Data Hub, and Resettlement and Voluntary Returns.
The Refugee Care Unit contributes to the increased protection of vulnerable subgroups of displaced persons, such as unaccompanied migrant children (UMCs), victims of sexual and gender based violence, 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 direct supervision of the Head of Field Office and under overall supervision of National Programme Officer, the incumbent will support the implementation and monitoring of the empowerment and social cohesion activities for the irregular migrants in Indonesia.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Provide care, services, and protection for refugees under IOM care in his/her area of responsibility with a focus on empowerment and social cohesion activities and in strict compliance with the RCA Operational Guidelines;
- In collaboration with implementing partners or third party service providers, including IOM on-call teachers, implement tailored refugee care through educational activities management (student performance monitoring, parenting sessions, educational stakeholder capacity building, awareness raising), vocational activities, outreach and social cohesion activities taking into consideration gender, social, religious, and educational aspects and fully respecting beneficiary data protection;
- Promote and advocate for access to education, empowerment and productive activities for both children and adults under IOM refugee care;
- Conduct visitation, monitoring and evaluation of activities in order to verify if care, services and protection are provided to targeted refugees in a quality, timely and efficient manner.
- Promote social cohesion between refugee and local communities through community development and management activities, voluntary activities, social mixing activities, cultural and sporting events, capacity building, awareness raising and other related activities;
- Provide support in conducting surveys or assessments needed by the program, including training need assessment and data collection (quantitative and qualitative) to identify problems/gaps, risks, vulnerabilities, and opportunities. Propose/prioritise initiatives to reduce these risks and increase resilience capacity within refugee communities.
- Coordinate closely with the MHPSS and Protection team with regard to refugees with specific vulnerabilities to ensure the provision of tailored support services.
- Provide data from filed level and prepare draft in the production of regular and ad hoc programme reports, updates, briefings, and background information requested by internal or external entities in accordance with programme reporting requirements, or as stated in programme proposals or third-party partnership agreements.
- Map suitable service providers, NGOs, government organization and other third parties for the delivery of quality education, empowerment, outreach and social cohesion activities;
- Provide support to the Programme Associate (Refugee Care)/Head of Field Office to liaise with local government, partners institutions (education and empowerment), private sector, NGOs and CBOs to expand refugee opportunities in accessing education, empowerment and social cohesion activities;
- Coordinate with IOM operation, medical, PSU/communication, finance and other divisions to ensure the provision of services within agreed standards and monitor operational expenses based on IOM regulations;
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- University Degree in psychology or social science from reputable university in Indonesia with at least 3 (three) years of relevant working experience; or
- Completed high school diploma with at least 5 (five) years of relevant working experience.
Experience
- Indonesian National with good knowledge of, and experience in project implementation and project administration.
- Have experience working in community-based programmes or camp settings.
- Proven ability and experience in liaising with UN, Government Departments/Authorities and other international organizations;
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage;
- Experience in managing team.
Skills
- Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work;
- Understanding of the social determinants of health, and the social consequences of lack thereof family systems and family dynamics;
- Understanding of diversity as it affects different populations and service delivery, including, but not limited to, gender, sexual identity, culture, ethnic, spirituality and racial issues;
- Knowledge of social work value and ethics, theory and established practices of social work, including assessment, treatment and crisis intervention skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment;
- Ability to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with minimum supervision. Ability to manage workload within general schedule of work, instructions and standard practices;
- Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
- Understanding of diversity as it affects different populations and service delivery, including, but not limited to, gender, sexual identity, culture, ethnic, spirituality and racial issues;
- Effectively applies knowledge of psychosocial issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
- Ability to operate software packages required for effective information management, including word processing, and ability to use the internet to find resources and access evidence-based practice research.
Languages
Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, both written and spoken.
Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
VALUES – All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
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.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators – Level 1
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 actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of Education certificate and security clearances.
IOM applies local United Nations Salary Scale.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications in ENGLISH, with:
- Cover letter, clearly specify suitability and availability date, followed by your updated curriculum vitae / resume.
- Complete Candidate Profile in SuccessFactors including three referees (preferably former direct supervisors).
Please submit your application through . The deadline for applications is 30 June 2023. Candidates applying for this vacancy are required to declare whether they have relatives already working for IOM.
Only applicant who meets the above qualification will be considered