Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 22 July 2020
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. 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 is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
Operational in Indonesia for over 40 years, IOM Indonesia has a field presence across the country, and is actively engaged in several broad areas of migration management, including: Counter Trafficking; Labour Mobility & Human Development (LMHD); Disaster, Climate and Resilience (DCR); Vulnerable Migrant and Refugee Assistance; Border Management; Migration Health; and Resettlement and Voluntary Return.
With a view to enhancing the protection of migrants, particularly during the COVID19 health pandemic, and to promoting migrant contributions to Indonesia’s development priorities, IOM Indonesia works closely with the Government of Indonesia (including the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Ministry of Manpower, and National Board for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (BP2MI), and others), private recruitment agencies, and civil society organizations.
Through these and other strategic partnerships, IOM will continue to provide policy advice, technical support and migrant assistance to enhance national priorities for improving the status of overseas Indonesian workers and for the elaboration and implementation of key aspects of improved migration governance. In addition, in line with the IOM Global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19, IOM is undertaking urgent action to enhance protections, reduce stigma, promote social cohesion and mitigate the health and socio-economic impacts of the Crisis on overseas migrant workers, particularly those returning to Indonesia.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for overseeing the management and implementation of IOM Indonesia’s programming related to improving the status of regular and irregular overseas Indonesian migrant workers and returnees, including direct assistance as well as targeted policy development and technical cooperation with government, community members and civil society. S/he will prioritize actions within the context of the current global health pandemic, and will provide support to the Government’s overarching priorities within the Global Compact for Migration. S/he will carry out these activities in close collaboration with other programmes/units in IOM Indonesia, Regional offices (RO), administrative centres as well as with relevant IOM missions in the region.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Manage, coordinate and ensure timely and successful implementation of relevant projects, including contributing to strategy development and stakeholder engagement, as well as comprehensive reporting including financial and budgetary expenditure, in line with IOM guidelines and donor reporting requirements.
Identify, train, supervise and manage related programme staff; monitor project progress to document and evaluate results, increase effectiveness and recommend appropriate actions in accordance with the Organization’s procedures and regulations.
Coordinate with relevant units in IOM Indonesia to ensure full completion of the PRM funded programme on COVID-19 response for vulnerable groups.
Ensure compliance with IOM and donor regulations and obligations as indicated in the funding agreements, project documents, work plans, reports, and budgets.
Using relevant guidance from IOM Points of Entry (POE) Task Team, and in coordination with the Government of Indonesia, conduct assessments of POE to provide technical advice on enhancement and specific support where required.
Support the CoM in strategy development and partnership engagement with government, non-government, private sector and UN partners toward the achievement of related government priorities for socialization, coordination with other agencies on issues involving migration in Indonesia.; support the development and outreach to key constituencies related to improving effective migration governance and related priorities in Indonesia.
Provide ‘best practice’ policy advice and technical assistance to IOM’s counterparts; work with various ministries, departments and agencies of the government of Indonesia including through promotion of technical working groups that will strengthen migration management capacities in Indonesia.
Participate in relevant technical working groups of UN Country Team, including, Results Groups of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2021-2025 (UNSDCF), and relevant sector working groups of the COVID-19 Multi-Sectoral Response Plan, among others.
Lead and supervise the production of timely, thematic research and analysis on relevant topics related to migration governance, internal and international migration dynamics in Indonesia, labour mobility and human development, migration and the socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19, and other topics as relevant, in cooperation with IOM teams, government, civil society, and academic partners.
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with Government entities, implementing partners, UN agencies, civil society, private sector, and other stakeholders.
Represent IOM at relevant seminars and meetings, as well as other events aimed at promoting IOM’s programmes and activities.
Prepare progress and other reports, and ensure proper information exchange on all operational aspects of the project between IOM, the programme’s donors and other stakeholders, in coordination with the RO.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Master’s degree in Political Science, Economics, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Social Work, International Relations, Business Administration/Management or a related field, from an accredited academic institution with minimum of five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with minimum of seven years of relevant professionalexperiences.
• Experience in labour mobility and human development and/or labour market and socialreintegration and/or community stabilization and recovery with an international or non-governmental organization, preferably in the field of migration including operational and field experience;
• Experience in humanitarian contexts and sound knowledge of international humanitarianarchitecture, protection priorities and standards;
• Relevant regional experience with labour mobility schemes and related inter-governmentalcooperation forums;
• Extensive experience in public relations, as well as in liaising with governmental, diplomaticauthorities, and institutional institutions;
• Sound knowledge and experience of donor engagement, programme development; experiencein strategic planning and policy development desired; • Familiarity with administration and financial matters;
• Experience in supervising and directing staff.
• Proven liaison and negotiation skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong strategic and creative thinking;
• Effective resource management skills;
• Personnel commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drives for results, and open management style;
• Demonstrated ability in leading multicultural teams and in mentoring and coaching individuals;
• Ability to undertake duty travel to Sub/Field-offices;
• Proficient in computer applications and MS Office.
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
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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.
Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
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.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
This vacancy is archived.