Regional I-Care Field Assistant (SVN/ID10/2013/085)

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Indonesia is looking for a Regional I-Care Field Assistants, according to the terms of reference below:

Regional I-Care Field Assistant (SVN/ID10/2013/085)
Surabaya (Jawa Timur)

Responsibilities:

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

I-Care (IOM Circle of Care for Displaced Persons in Indonesia) Project is an 18-months project, focused on designing and delivering care services for about 3,000 displaced persons in Indonesia. ICare’s main activity sets as the following : (a) vulnerability mapping of target groups; (b) training/coordinating NGO I-Care service providers; (c) deliver of targeted I-Care services to target groups; in the areas of : (1) life-skills development; (2) social support; and (3) educational support – in no less than 10 project locations nationwide.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office for administrative matters, with functional and programmatic guidance of the Regional ICARE Coordinator and I-Care Project Manager, and overall oversight of the Deputy Chief of Mission, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all I-Care services are carried out in a coordinated and timely manner, in their respective regions of assignment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Supports formulation and implementation of ICARE regional Project Action Plan focusing on achievement of the result of collection, analysis and presentation of information for identification of areas for support and project formulation/ implementation.
• Provide support to the Regional ICARE Coordinator in relevant government liaison activities in the following region/attendant site coverage: Surabaya for coordination of migrant psychosocial activities.
• Assist the Regional ICARE Coordinator in tracking cases of migrants needing special care and provide the suggestion, input and recommendation
• Input regional care assessment data/findings, as directed by the Regional ICare Coordinator and prepare the weekly and monthly report
• Contribute in identifying NGOs in respective areas of assignment, and categorize NGOs based on NGO locations and services and maintain the updated database of identified NGOs
• Report to the Regional ICARE Coordinator - on site issues and project implementation updates,
• Provide assistance in compiling and analysing quantitative and qualitative data pertinent to care services and service outcomes – for submission to the Regional ICARE Coordinator.
• In the absence of Regional ICARE Coordinator, perform the duties of Regional ICARE Coordinator, as requested.
• Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the regional sub-office focusing on achievement of the participation in the trainings for the operations/projects staff on project and contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
  Requirements:
  
  COMPETENCIES
  The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies
  Behavioural
  a) Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d)Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) Displays mastery of subject matter; g) Contributes to a collegial team environment; i) Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; j) Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; k) Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.


Technical
• Knowledge of social work value and ethics, theory and established practices of clinical social
  work, including assessment, treatment and crisis intervention skills
• Understanding of the social determinants of health, and the social consequences of lack there of ; family systems and family dynamics
• Understanding of diversity as it affects different populations and service delivery, including, but not limited to, gender, sexual identity, culture, ethnic, spirituality and racial issues
• Understanding of diversity as it affects different populations and service delivery, including, but not limited to, gender, sexual identity, culture, ethnic, spirituality and racial issues
• Understanding classification of psychiatric illnesses and. the main classifications of psychotropic medications, including their general use, expected response, and common side effects would be an advantage
• Effectively applies knowledge of psychosocial issues in execution of responsibilities at
  appropriate level
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work
• Proven ability and experience in liaising with UN, Government Departments/Authorities and other international organizations;
• Ability to operate software packages required for effective information management, including word processing, and ability to use the internet to find resources and access evidence-based practice research



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Indonesian National with good knowledge of, and experience in project implementation and operational.
• University degree in psychology, social work, or any social science.
• At least five years of related working experience in community based programmes or camp settings.
• Experience in provision of community based training activities



LANGUAGES
Language: Thorough knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia
Reference No.: SVN/ID10/2013/085
Position Title: Regional ICARE Field Assistant
Position grade: General Service Staff / G-5
Base Salary: IDR 12,418,167 per month
Seniority band: Band III
Duty Station: Surabaya
Type of Contract:
Special All Inclusive Contract for six months, subject to the medical clearance (the first three months will be considered as probation period). The tenure of contract of internal candidate holding a Fixed Term/Regular contract will remain unchanged.



HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to send the application in ENGLISH, with:
• Cover letter, clearly specify suitability and availability date,
• Complete the Personal History Form which can be downloaded at the following link :
  http://www.iom.or.id/loadpdf.jsp?lang=eng&pgs=nl&file=phform.xls
• Detailed curriculum vitae, including historical salary and minimum three referees (preferably former direct supervisors).

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or send by email to
recruitment-indonesia@iom.int
indicating the reference code above (SVN/ID10/2013/085) as subject.

The deadline for applications is 24 April 2014.

Only applicant who meet the above qualification will be considered and for those who have applied for the same position previously need not to re-apply



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