Job Description

VN 2021 258 Programme Coordinator (Disasters, Climate & Resilience) (P3) Jakarta, Indonesia

Context:
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading

inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental,

intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. Alongside a strong humanitarian mandate,

IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by

providing service and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM has been operational in Indonesia for more than 40 years, 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:

Refugee Care, Counter Trafficking and Labour Migration and Human Development (CT/LMHD),

Disasters, Climate and Resilience (DCR), Immigration and Border Management (IBM), Migration

Health, and Resettlement and Voluntary Returns.

The IOM Disaster, Climate and Resilience (DCR) Unit in Indonesia holds a priority commitment

to disaster preparedness and emergency response, while ensuring a comprehensive, integrated

approach to new drivers of displacement and community instability. Initiatives will also focus on

building resilience as a framework for promoting sustainable solutions to disaster impacts and

the emerging drivers of displacement. The DCR Unit works alongside and contributes to

strengthening the capacity of government partners and counterparts at the national and

sub-national levels, and activities contribute to IOM’s programme of assistance to refugees in

Indonesia. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, key elements of the Strategic Response

and Recovery Plan (SRRP) will fall under responsibility of the DRC programming Unit

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in close coordination with the

Senior Resources Management Officer (SRMO) and other relevant units, the successful

candidate will be responsible and accountable for overseeing the management, coordination,

implementation and monitoring of IOM Indonesia’s programming related to Disaster, Climate

and Resilience (DCR). The role will include inputs to targeted policy development, liaison and

technical cooperation with government, community members and civil society. Efforts will also

include strengthening Country Office (CO) focus and capacities on factors of displacement,

including forward-looking work on climate impacts and risk reduction, but also on integrating

institutional guidance, humanitarian standards and best practices across partnerships and

programmes. S/he will prioritize actions within the context of the current global health pandemic.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Manage, coordinate and ensure timely and successful implementation of relevant projects,

including workplan and budget monitoring, as well as comprehensive programme and financial

reporting in line with IOM guidelines, timelines and donor reporting requirements.

2. In close coordination with the CoM and regional Department of Operation and Emergency

(DOE) Thematic Specialists, lead initial IOM disaster response deployments and early

interventions in the event of requests from national counterparts and identified disaster and

displacement needs, ensuring focus on core programming areas such as camp coordination

and camp management needs, displacement tracking matrix and data provision, the

Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus (HDPN), recovery and transition initiatives.

3. In the local context, develop and support the core thematic elements of the DCR portfolio;

assist the CoM in strategy formulation and programme development working in close

coordination with relevant units in the CO, Department of Operation and Emergency (DOE) and

Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) counterparts at regional and global levels

as required.

4. Assist the CoM in the development and strengthening of the CO’s emergency preparedness

measures, working as required in close collaboration with national government counterparts and

focusing on disaster risk reduction (DRR) measures and programmatic initiatives.

5. Develop and supervise DCR project staff and team members, and provide close oversight of

related activities and resource requirements, ensuring compliance with core institutional

guidance and administrative procedures.

6. Establish and sustain effective early warning measures within the IOM CO, providing active

monitoring of disaster events in Indonesia through relevant counterparts and ensuring an

appropriate level of information and readiness working in close collaboration with IOM

sub-offices and field offices across the archipelago.

7. Through close inter-unit collaboration, integrate humanitarian principles and core institutional

guidance (DOE) across key areas of programming in the CO, including preparedness and

support for refugee disembarkations, protection and assistance; improve contributions to related

thematic areas such as social protection and vulnerability analysis and mapping.

8. Promote and strengthen partnerships, and provide 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

displacement management capacities in Indonesia and implementation of core mandate areas

related to Camp Coordination and Camp Management, as well as Displacement Tracking Matrix

(DTM)-related requirements.

9. Undertake regular field visits and monitoring to project sites for quality control and to ensure

programme activities are on track, to provide technical guidance and recommendations for the

adaptation of project activities toward effective, efficient achievement of project goals.

10. Working in close conjunction with the Migration Health Unit and institutional resources,

consider and facilitate as necessary the public health, safety and wellness dimensions of the

COVID-19 pandemic throughout all programme activities, events and operational undertakings;

explore and pursue COVID-19 and related DCR funding windows and programme development

opportunities.

11. In close coordination with CoM and the Programme Support Unit, regularly assess needs

and opportunities, and assist in developing DCR-related Appeal documents to facilitate donor

outreach and CO planning; explore and pursue an improved evidence base and research

initiatives to support DCR programming needs.

12. Represent IOM in meetings, working groups and consultations within the humanitarian

community, disaster response and DCR thematic areas. Establish and maintain contacts and

strong partnership with relevant national and provincial government entities, United Nations

(UN) agencies, non-governmental organizations, civil society, implementing partners and

donors. These include relevant technical working groups of United Nations Country Team

(UNCT), and Results Groups of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation

Framework 2021-2025 (UNSDCF), as well as relevant sector working groups of the COVID-19

Multi-Sectoral Response Plan.

13. Work closely with the CO’s Senior Programme Coordinator (Refugee Care) to produce a set

of refugee accommodation standards in line with international best practice using existing

in-mission resources and international humanitarian guidelines.

14. Using the above accommodation standards, work closely with the Senior Programme

Coordinator to assess and monitor the approximately 85 accommodations currently managed by

IOM with a view to ensuring consistency in service provision across all locations hosting

refugees.

15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education

• Master’s degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, Social Work, International Relations,

Management, or a related field, from an accredited academic institution with minimum of five

years of relevant professional experiences; or

• University’s degree in the above fields with minimum of seven years of relevant professional.

Experience

• Minimum three years international field experience in crisis or complex programming

environments, preferably with some regional experience (Asia and the Pacific) in the context of

Disaster, Climate and Resilience (DCR);

• Experience at an international level in management of programmes related to displacement

and displacement drivers within the context of Disaster, Climate and Resilience-building (DCR)

events and initiatives;

• Extensive experience in donor engagement, as well as in liaising with governmental,

diplomatic authorities, and international institutions;

• Sound knowledge and active experience engaging in operational or policy-setting fora of the

Inter-Agency Standing Committee of UN and non-UN humanitarian partners;

• Experience in an international setting with the supervision, direction and motivation of staff,

including staff training and development initiatives;

• Demonstrated experience in programme development, management, capacity building

methodologies, and operational strategies; Familiarity with administration and financial matters.

Skills

• Proven liaison and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge, training and/or relevant credentialing in humanitarian action, for

example accreditation through Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP)

or related processes.

• Strong strategic and creative thinking.
• Effective resource management skills.
• Data management in disaster settings, or familiarity with IOM’s DTM.
• Strong planning and organizational skills in highly challenging, high pressure contexts
• Personnel commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, and open management style.
• Ability to supervise and direct staff.
• Demonstrated ability in leading multicultural teams and in mentoring and coaching individuals.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in

English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French,

Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Fluency in Indonesian is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,

which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

1 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.p

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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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board 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.

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by 04 November 2021 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment

system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:
From 22.10.2021 to 04.11.2021

No Fees:
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.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Multiple Locations