IOM : Senior Project Associate – Jakarta
JOB DETAIL
Open to Internal and External Candidates
Reference No. : VN/2024/065
Position Title : Senior Project Associate
Duty Station : Jakarta
Organization Unit : Disaster, Climate and Resilience
Classification : G-6
Type of Appointment : One Year Fixed Term Contract
Report to : National Programme Officer
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 04 December 2024
Context:
Established in 1951, IOM is a related organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, IOM works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
Operational in Indonesia for more than 40 years, IOM Indonesia is 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 (CT), Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (LMI), Disasters, Climate and Resilience (DCR), Immigration and Border Governance (IBG), Refugee Care, Migration Health, Migration Governance, and Resettlement and Voluntary Returns.
IOM’s DCR programme include in preparedness and prevention as well as in emergency response. For that IOM works alongside and contributes to strengthening the capacity of government partners and local and international counterpart including support to the national and local cluster system particularly the National Cluster on Displacement and Protection (Klasnas PP) including in supporting the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) cluster where globally, IOM is one of the lead agencies.
Under direct supervision of the National Programme Officer, the Senior Project Associate will support national advocacy efforts, particularly within disaster management and emergency response. This role involves collaborating with government agencies, local NGOs, and other partners to promote effective disaster response strategies, enhance understanding of the cluster system, and strengthen partnerships within the sector.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- In close coordination with the National Programme Officer, assist in creating and implementing advocacy strategies for disaster and refugee management at both national and local levels.
- Facilitate multi-stakehodler collaboration and communication with government officials and relevant stakeholders in disaster and refugee management.
- Support coordination of emergency response initiatives in partnership with local NGOs and government bodies.
- Contribute to developing and sharing emergency response plans, guidelines, and protocols.
- Regularly coordinate with cluster members and enhance the capacity of local NGOs on disaster management practices.
- Build relationships with local NGOs and represent the organization in relevant meetings, workshops, and forums.
- Prepare reports, manage documentation, and support logistics for advocacy and training events.
- Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned
Required Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATION
- A University Degree in social work, gender, development studies, international relations and/or other related field with at least four years of relevant experience; or,
- High School diploma with six years of relevant professional experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in disaster management, emergency response, or advocacy.
- Experience in the Indonesian humanitarian coordination system
- Experience in community engagement, participatory methodologies and multi-stakeholder collaboration approaches;
- Proven experience working closely with local NGOs and government agencies.
- Experience in working with relevant non-governmental institutions, civil society organization or UN;
- Strong understanding of disaster risk reduction, emergency response protocols, and the humanitarian cluster system.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Respect for diversity;
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required (oral and written).
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.
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.
Please submit your application online by clicking “Apply” button above. Please attach the Resume and Cover letter in your application. The deadline for applications is 04 December 2024. 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
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
