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SVN/2026/025 Project Assistant (Transit Site), Pekanbaru

Pekanbaru, IndonesiaGrade G-4Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)IOM
ClosedPosted Jul 6, 2026

Responsibilities and Accountabilities.

Under the supervision of the Project Associate, support camp management to meet the basic needs of the refugees according to minimum CCCM (Camp Coordination and Camp Management standards and best practices;
  • Work in close coordination with IOM Health, MHPSS and other teams to facilitate access to services for the refugees;
  • Coordinate closely with humanitarian partners and government actors and service providers on the site to ensure quality of humanitarian assistance;
Provide the needs assessment and design of humanitarian response be coordinated with the refugee community;

Check that refugees are adequately represented and consulted;

  • Conduct protection risk mitigation and provide suggestions to improve the overall protection environment and safety for the refugees in close cooperation with IOM technical experts;
  • Act as a focal point for all activities ongoing at the transit site;
  • Support the IOM team to maintain and manage relations with the host community, local authorities and other key actors involved;
  • Provide support with refugee movement in line with IOM guidelines and government regulation;
10. Perform other related duties as assigned

Education

  • University Degree in social work, gender, development studies, international relations or other related fields; with at least2 (two) years of relevant professional experience; or
  • Completed 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

  • At least 2 years of experience in humanitarian or development programmes targeting migrants;
Experience working in community based project;
  • Experience in working with relevant non-governmental institutions, civil society organization or UN;

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills;

Excellent in stakeholder and community engagement ;
  • Respect for diversity;
Excellent organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure;

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required (oral and written).

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

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This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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.

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IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link official source link). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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