International Organization for Migration (IOM) Indonesia is looking for a Migrant Care Assistant (Psychosocial) One position according to the terms of reference below:
I. Position Information
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Reference No.
Position title
Position grade
Duty station
Type of Contract
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SVN/ID10/2014/091
Migrant Care Assistant (Operations & Psychosocial Care Support)
General Service Staff, Grade 4
Batam, Indonesia
Special All Inclusive Contract, 6 (six) months with possibility of extension. The tenure of contract of internal candidate holding a Fixed Term/Regular contract will remain unchanged
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Seniority band:
Job family:
Organizational unit:
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Band IV
Operations
RCA Project
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Reporting directly to
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Head of Sub-Office/RCA Programme Coordinator in Medan, in close coordination with ICARE Regional Field Coordinator and Senior Migration Health Adviser for technical guidance.
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Overall supervision by
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Deputy Chief of Mission
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Estimated Start Date
Closing date
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As soon as possible
08 October 2014
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II. Organizational Context and Scope
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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.
Under the direct supervision of Head of Office/RCA Programme Coordinator in Medan , in close coordination with ICARE Regional Field Coordinator and Senior Migration Health Advisor for technical guidance and under overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission, the incumbent will provide oversight, supervise and monitor the implementation of the psychosocial assistance activities for the irregular migrants in Indonesia.
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III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities
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1. Work closely with the IOM team (medical, operation, and other related officers), local authorities and/or national government, international organizations, and NGOs to inform and advocate for remedies and solutions to psychosocial and protection issues faced by irregular migrants.
2. Using ICARE strategies, implement tailored psychosocial program activities for the irregular migrants (IMs) and ensure that the implementation of social. Religious and educational/vocational activities and the like are culturally appropriate and fully respects the confidentiality of the information on migrants.
3. Assess psychosocial and protection needs and identify problems/gaps, risk and vulnerabilities, including those related to gender and age. Propose/prioritise initiatives to reduce these risks and increase the resilience capacity within the IMs communities in detention and community settings.
4. Ensure presence in IMs communities through regular visits to detention centres, temporary settlement areas to collect information on the conditions faced by IMs including the availability of humanitarian assistance (shelter, food, water/sanitation, health and education) and access to services by different segments of IMs populations.
5. Actively engage the IMs in the development of psychosocial activities and use available resources within the target population. Encourage migrants to provide assistance to their own community members by sharing their own knowledge and skills to influence the decision making process affecting their daily living situations.
6. Ensure referral mechanisms are established for referring migrants with potential mental/psychosocial health problems or any other general health issues to the appropriate health care service providers in the area.
7. Provide basic counselling and implementation of psychosocial activities where needed, possible and appropriate in a scheduled manner including specific educational activities addressing the identified social-health issues.
8. Organize case management for case record, collate, review for completeness of information and maintain a filing, retrieval and forwarding system of documents/records for each migrant undergoing assessment, mental / psychosocial consultation, treatment, referral and follow up.
9. Conduct on-going monitoring, analysis and reporting of the psychosocial condition of the IMs and provide periodic reports of psychosocial activities conducted in the designated areas including psychological reports and statistics on a monthly basis to the Psychosocial Support Program Coordinator.
10. In coordination with Finance Unit, manage the operational expenses and ensure IOM expenditure is based on IOM regulations
11. Provide ad hoc activity report to the Supervisors
12. Provide monthly statistics and formatted reporting
13. Perform other duties as may be assigned
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IV. Competencies
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The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies
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Behavioural
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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.
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V. Education and Experience
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a) Diploma Degree (D3) in Psychology, Social Science or any related field. A university degree in any of these fields will be highly regarded.
b) At least four years of direct work experience in social work, have worked in settings with protection issues such as battered women, rape victims, family/domestic abuse and trauma/post care.
c) Experience in working with irregular migrants; trafficked persons; general counselling and networking.
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VI. Languages
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Language: Proficient in the English language, proficiency in languages spoken by migrants (Farsi, Arabic, Tamil, Myanmarese) is an advantage.
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HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to send the application in ENGLISH, with:
a) Cover letter, clearly specify suitability and availability date,
b) Complete the Personal History Form which can be downloaded at the following link :
c) Detailed curriculum vitae, including historical salary and minimum three referees (preferably former direct supervisors).
Please submit your application through jobstreet or send by email to recruitment-indonesia@iom.int, indicating the reference code above (SVN/ID10/2014/091) as subject. Only applicant who meet the above qualification will be short-listed
The deadline for applications is 30 September 2014
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