VN/2025/036 - Project Associate (Climate Resilience), Jakarta

Open to Internal and External Candidates

• Reference No.             : VN/2025/036
• Position Title               : Project Associate (Climate Resilience)
• Duty Station                : Jakarta
• Organization Unit       : Climate Resilience team
• Type of Appointment : Short-Term Contract
• Report to                     : National Project Officer
• 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.

IOM’s Mobility & Resilience Unit and Climate Resilience Team work on preparedness and prevention as well as in emergency response in terms of climate-induced displacement. Under the direct supervision of the National Project Officer and overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the Project Associate will be mainly responsible for the implementation of  EU-Asean MECC project activities, including other assigned projects in line with the approved workplans and budgets to support the field team. Work closely with relevant IOM staff and partners to ensure the centrality of protection in the response and to strengthen the protection environment for the refugees.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

1. Under the supervision of the National Project Officer, support the implementation of project activities, stakeholder engagement, events planning in line with the approved workplans and budgets and according to IOM standards; 
2. Take active part in stakeholder engagement on climate migration related project portfolio and network with related parties on knowledge products dissemination, arrangement of meetings and webinars, especially with ASEAN counterparts, government and non-government representatives working on climate-induced displacement related areas; 
3. Support project activities including but not liminted to government agencies, NGOs, private sector, civil society groups, etc. Consolidate IOM’s climate migration knowledge and best practices contributing to ASEAN knowledge management priorities;
4. Support the climate team to complie and update relevant information to improve internal learning, reporting and project teamwork; 
5. Support the development of communication plan and visibility strategy in line with the requirements of IOM and donors, and in coordination with project partners, to help ensure a positive exposure of project activities and results; 
6. Support project internal and external reporting with documentation, data, information and relevant materials;
7. 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;
• Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with at least five years of relevant working experience. 

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

• With working experience in engagement with ASEAN and diplomatic representations to facilitate liaison and coordination with institutional stakeholders;
• Experience in supporting institutional liaison, development programmes, climate-related programmes, preferably programmes targeting populations on the move; 

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills; 
• Respect for diversity; 
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Languages

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

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 three 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 1) (applicable only if position is 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

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 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

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