CFCV/2025/035- On Call Teacher, Makassar

Open to Internal and External Candidates

• Reference No.             : CFCV/2025/035
• Position Title               : On Call Teacher
• Duty Station                : Makassar, Indonesia
• Organization Unit       : Refugee Care Unit
• Type of Appointment : Hourly Contract
• Report to                     : Senior Programme Associate
• Estimated Start Date  : As soon as possible
• Closing Date               : 8 October 2025

Established in 1951, IOM is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization 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 the Republic 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 (LMSI), Disasters, Climate and Resilience (DCR), Immigration and Border Governance (IBG), Refugee Care, Migration Health, Migration Policy and Data Hub, and Resettlement and Voluntary Returns.

IOM Indonesia aims to ensure quality of care for refugees and asylum seekers referred to IOM by the Government of Indonesia according to applicable international humanitarian and human rights standards. The programme supports refugees through healthcare, education, basic needs, as well as to contribute to the increased protection of vulnerable subgroups, such victims of sexual and gender based violence, among others, through referral mechanisms involving the active participation of specialized state and non-state service providers. It also contributes to supporting them with the eventual sustainable pathways.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Associate (Refugee Care) and in close coordination with the Programme Associate (Refugee Care), the incumbent will be responsible for implementing educational activities for refugee children and adults within the Makassar Sub-Office.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1.Conduct regular English and Indonesian language classes for refugee children and adults.
2.Identify standard curricula for various educational activities and adapt them according to the capacity and learning needs of the refugee learners.
3.Develop lesson plans, prepare relevant teaching materials, and deliver structured lessons.
4.Assess students' language proficiency levels and monitor their academic progress throughout the learning period.
5.Support students in improving their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through individual and group activities.
6.Mark assignments, provide constructive feedback, assess examinations and homework, and issue student report cards at the end of each term.
7.Identify capable students and encourage them to volunteer as peer educators; provide guidance on teaching strategies, learning resources, and effective classroom techniques.
8.Organize class schedules, maintain student registration and attendance records, and submit monthly progress reports to IOM.
9.Attend regular coordination meetings and training sessions as scheduled by the organization.
10.Conduct school readiness and higher education preparation classes and provide corresponding evaluation reports.
11.Assist refugee children with school subjects, while identifying and addressing their individual learning needs.
12. Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time, consistent with the role and responsibilities of the position.

EDUCATION
•University Degree in Language, Linguistics, Education or English with a teaching qualification/ certification, with two years of relevant work experience, preferably in teaching.
•Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with 4 (four) years of relevant work experience.

EXPERIENCE
•Proven capacity and experience in language teaching in a classroom setting and/or private tutoring
•At least four years of demonstrated experience in teaching the relevant subject matter (e.g., Indonesian, English, Computer Studies, Arabic, or other subjects depending on educational needs).
•Extensive experience in teaching both children and adults; prior experience working with refugees and conducting multi-grade teaching is highly desirable.

SKILLS
Proficient in computer applications: Ms. Office.

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
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 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of Education certificate and security clearances. 
3. IOM applies local United Nations Salary Scale. 
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Please submit your application online by clicking "Apply" button above. Please attach the Resume and Cover letter (indicating where you found this vacancy) in your application. The deadline for applications is 8 October 2025. 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

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Indonesia Careers