Open to Internal and External Candidates
Reference No. : SVN/2024/069
Position Title : Project Associate
Duty Station : Lhokseumawe
Organization Unit : Disaster, Climate and Resilience
Classification : G-5
Type of Appointment : Special Short-Term Contract
Report to : Senior Project Associate
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 06 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 the direct supervision of the Senior Project Associate and overall supervision of the Project Officer of DCR unit in Jakarta, the Project Associate will be responsible for verifying that all components of humanitarian assistance operations in Medan and other assigned projects are implemented in line with the approved workplans and budgets and assist the field team to mainstream protection principles and reduce protection concerns at the refugee-hosting sites. Work closely with relevant IOM staff and partners to support the centrality of protection in the response and to strengthen the protection environment for the refugees.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Assist in the implementation of all components of humanitarian assistance operations in line with the approved workplans and budgets; Conduct monitoring and quality control for humanitarian response activities implemented by the IOM field team, partners or vendors, in line with humanitarian standards and IOM guidelines; Maintain partnership with local authorities and other local partners; Support the field team to mainstream protection principles and reduce protection concerns at the refugee-hosting sites. Work closely with relevant IOM staff and partners to verify the centrality of protection in the response and to strengthen the protection environment for the refugees; Identify and report immediately any challenges or risks to the beneficiaries, staff or partners; Adhere to IOM data protection principles and data protection policy at field level; Support the team to collect and maintain relevant information to contribute to the program monitoring of performance indicators and regular reporting systems by preparing data analysis, summary sheets, internal reports and other form of monitoring tools in accordance with program needs; In coordination with finance and procurement departments, monitor all administrative procedures timely and according to IOM standards; Support the coordination and logistics preparations for field visit by donor or government delegations as requested; In coordination with Senior Project Associate/Head of Field Office and the National Programme Officer, participate in local coordination meetings; Perform any other duties as required.EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Social Work, Gender, Development Studies, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least three years of relevant working experience, or;High School degree with at least five years of relevant working experience.Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. EXPERIENCE Experience supporting humanitarian or development programmes, preferably programmes targeting populations on the move; Experience with government coordination; Experience in humanitarian response. SKILLS Excellent interpersonal skills; Respect for diversity; 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).Required Competencies The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
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 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 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 06 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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