Open to Internal and External Candidates
Reference No. : SVN/2025/029
Position Title : Programme Assistant
Duty Station : Jakarta
Organization Unit : Mobility and Resilience
Classification : G-4
Type of Appointment : Special Short-Term Contract
Report to : National Project Officers
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 18 August 2025
Context:
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 works 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
Throughout the years, IOM has gained expertise and capacity to address national and regional migration issues. Its collaboration network covers a wide range of stakeholders, including but not limited to ASEAN Member States, IOM regional Country Offices, governmental and non-governmental institutions of Indonesia, etc. The working scope of IOM has several thematic areas such as counter- trafficking and protection, disaster climate and resilience, immigration and border governance, labour mobility and social inclusion, refugee care and assistance, resettlement and assisted voluntary return and reintegration
Under the direct supervision of National Project Officer and the overall supervision of the Project Manager, the Programme Assistant will be responsible for supporting and organizing the implementation activities for the ‘‘Climate Migration” project, based in Jakarta. Indonesia
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Provide administration-related assistance and regular support on admin, finance, and logistical matters with relevant units, as well as with external stakeholders, to support implementation activities.Carry out all administrative and logistics arrangements for project activities such as meetings, trainings, workshops, awareness raising session, presentations, and other activities in coordination with relevant internal parties and in line with IOM procedures and processes, including necessary paper requirements, travel and hotel arrangements, travel authorization of staff and trip itineraries when necessary.Create and maintain an efficient filing system of all financial and other supporting documents for the project implementation.Track payment record, receive, verify and check all incoming invoices/official receipts for payments of project-related activities and verify that it has valid supporting documents; reconcile eligible project expenditures and commitments incurred under a project portfolio; handles petty cash requirements and reimbursement of approved project expenditures.Provide data for prompt and accurate financial tracking, financial record keeping and financial reporting for all project activities and verify all financial records are in accordance with IOM standards. This includes weekly PRF, payment, PO tracking, financial report, commitment tracking report, daily operational balance, tracking sheet, and report on overspent and underspent items, among others;Retrieve, compile, summarize, , and present information/data on specific project topics.In coordination with the NPOs under Mobility and Resilience Unit, prepare estimated budgets for project activities, monitor the budget, and ensure the timely submission of expenditure, obtain necessary approval and update budget related information. Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare/draft and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, meeting notes, presentation, press-releases, projects’ and donor’s visibilities, and other forms of documentation. Support to maintain coordination and relationships with relevant government and nongovernment labour migration stakeholders at national and sub-national levels to ensure their continued support and engagement across the projects.In coordination with the National Project Officer, prepare budget for project activities, control budget and analyze variances between budget and actual expenditures;Monitor cash advance requests and outstanding amount of project staff and ensure that all settlements are submitted in timely manner. Follow up with staff when required.Attend to online/in-person trainings, staff development opportunities on relevant admin, finance, procurement matters.Perform any other duties as may be assigned, including duty travel.EDUCATION
University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, Accounting or related field from an accredited academic institution with at least2 (two) years of relevant professional experience; orCompleted high school degree with at least 4 (four)years in relevant work experience,Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. EXPERIENCE Indonesian national with good knowledge of, and experience in project administration implementation and operational;Working experience in UN agencies will be preferable;Have relevant training and fi eld experience, specifically in IOM accounting systemsBasic knowledge on project management is desirable.SKILLS Attention to detail;Have ability to manage workload within general schedule of work, instructions and standard practices;Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;Knowledge of IOM accounting systems, software and procedures a distinct advantage;Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and to analyze and interpret source information and data;High level of computer literacy is required especially database and spreadsheet, knowledge of IOM computerized accounting systems is an advantage.Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required (oral and written).Required Competencies The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
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 – behavioral 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 action and delegated work.Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of Education certificate and security clearances. IOM applies local United Nations Salary Scale.
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 18 August 2025. The previous applicant no need to reapply. 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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