JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Facilitate group-based psychosocial activities (art, play, discussions, sports, physical exercise, yoga, knitting, restoring memory or living history through different activities etc).
2. Support awareness-raising on mental health, resilience, and well-being.
3. Encourage inclusive participation with attention to gender and diversity.
4. Refugees gain increased awareness of mental health, resilience, and well-being.
5. Refugees with specific needs are identified and referred to IOM or appropriate service providers.
6. Provide structured informal learning opportunities for children.
7. Conduct informal education and life skills sessions for adults to strengthen adaptability and community engagement.
8. Refugees improve basic numerical knowledge for use in daily life, strengthening their coping mechanisms.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor”s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other relevant fields or obtained specific degree in teaching with two years of relevant work experience, preferably in teaching children.
• Completed High School from an accredited academic institution, with four years of relevant professional experiences.

EXPERIENCE

• Indonesian National with good knowledge and understanding of migration, border security and migration management context in Indonesia
• Experience in facilitating psychosocial or community-based activities in multicultural settings.
• Proven experience in delivering courses for different age groups.
• Prior experience working with refugees is highly desirable
• Capacity to provide regular reporting in line with IOM requirements.

SKILLS

• Solid understanding of migration and border governance related national/regional framework and regulations
• Strong research and analytical skills would be an asset
• Well versed in written and oral communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia, including the ability to explain and present technical information; able to draft written documentation in a clear and concise style in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Strong liaison and networking skills with state and non-state actors.
• Strong training experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like (word-processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail).

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 26 September 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