SVN/2026/028 - Senior Project Associate (LMI), Jakarta

Description

Reference No.

: SVN/2026/028
Position Title : Senior Project Associate (LMI)
Duty Station : Jakarta
Organization Unit : Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion
Classification : G-6
Type of Appointment : Special Short-Term Contract
Report to :

National Project Officer
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 29 July 2026

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 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.

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 Governance and Resettlement and Voluntary Returns.

IOM’s Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (LMI) programme looks at building the capacity in labour migration management by offering policy and technical advise to national governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector; supporting the development of policies, legislation, and administrative structures that promote efficient, effective and transparent labour migration flows; assisting governments to promote and facilitate safe, fair and ethical labour migration practices to their nationals, employers, and private sector recruitment/placement agencies of migrant workers, including through pre-employment, pre-departure training and embarkation preparedness, human rights due diligence, and enhancing migrant workers’ access to grievance reporting mechanism and remediation; generating evidences to support well managed labour migration policies.

Under the direct supervision of the National Project Officer, the Seniior Project Associate will support the conceptualization, coordination, and implementation of IOM’s Migration, Business, and Human Rights (MBHR) Programme in Indonesia as in line with the three pillars of the UN Guiding Principles of Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) of “Protect, Respect, and Remedy”. Building on IOM’s past Corporate Responsibility to Eliminate Slavery and Trafficking (CREST) programme, the MBHR programme will aim to promote full respect for the human and labour rights of migrant workers, especially women and migrants in situations of vulnerability within supply chains in Asia. Hence, it will focus on key regional labour migration corridors in Asia, encompassing both countries of destination and origin, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Accountabilities.

1. Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities. 

2. Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.

3. Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.

4. Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.

5. Draft status reports; identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures. 

6. Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.

7. Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.

8. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.

9. Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors, private sector, and other stakeholders relevant to the project. 

10. Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.

11. Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects. 

12. Provides guidance/training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit; may supervise other staff as assigned. 

13. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree from an accredited university in Political or Social Sciences, Business Administration, International [AS3.1]Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant work experience, or
• School diploma with six years of relevant work experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Indonesian National with good knowledge and understanding of the migration policies and issues, and migration related programming in Indonesia;
• Professional experience in project implementation, donor liaison, operations, administration,
• Capacity building, monitoring and evaluation is an advantage;
• Experience in working on labour migration context, including migrant workers protection and empowerment programming, as well as beneficiary context;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations; 
• Experience in working with migrant workers, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups;
• Experience in building partnership and collaboration with private sector entities;
• Experience in facilitation of capacity building training, workshops, and focus-group discussions with various groups of, and 
• Has prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• Strong liaison and networking skills with government agencies, donor, private sector, and INGOs/NGOs.
• A high level of personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respects for diversity, creative thinking.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to prepare and present clear and concise technical reports in English and Bahasa Indonesi in timely manner;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like (word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail).

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, REQUIRED

Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia (oral and written)

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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 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 actions 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, if with direct reports

• 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 leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. 

Notes

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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