International Organization for Migration (IOM) Indonesia is looking for a Project Assistant Iaccording to the terms of reference below.
I. Organizational Context and Scope
Under the direct supervision of Project and Partnership Coordinator, the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office and in close coordination with relevant units, the Project Assistant will assist in the planning, implementation and monitoring of DRR Project in West Java Province. In particular, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
1. Assist Project and Partnership Coordinator in identifying, collecting and analyzing existing national and sub-national government regulations and policies as well as development plan pertaining to DRR and prepare abstracts and translations as necessary;
1. Assist Project and Partnership Coordinator in the generation and compilation of knowledge products such as best practices, lessons learned, case studies for policy advice and project implementation;
2. Carry out identification and compilation of knowledge products pertaining DRR from various external sources and propose dissemination materials of those products as necessary;
3. Ensure that various official communication e.g. MoU, official letters are compiled in a systematic filing;
4. Under the supervision of Project and Partnership Coordinator, work together with units coordinators providing them ideas and suggestions for content and distribution channel of various IEC materials;
5. Assist Project and Partnership Coordinator in identifying various opportunities for synergies with various stakeholders including universities and private sectors;
6. Work together with Unit Coordinators to prepare and compile notes from official meetings, workshops and seminars;
8. Act with integrity and professionalism and in accordance with IOM’s Code of Conduct, at all times;
1. Perform other duties as may be assigned by PM/HO.
II. Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies
Behavioural Accountability
* Accepts and gives constructive criticism
* Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies
* Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs
* Monitors own work to correct errors
* Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings
Client Orientation
* Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
* Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients
* Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries
Continuous Learning
* Contributes to colleagues’ learning
* Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills
* Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas
* Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area
Communication
* Actively shares relevant information
* Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures
* Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience
* Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
Creativity and Initiative
* Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems
Leadership and Negotiation
* Convinces others to share resources
* Presents goals as shared interests
Performance Management
* Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
* Provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations
* Uses staff evaluations appropriately in recruitment and other relevant HR procedures
Planning and Organizing
* Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others
* Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others* Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers
* Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers
* Identifies risks and makes contingency plans
Professionalism
* Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
* Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities
* Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation
* Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress
* Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity
* Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts
* Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration Solutions
Teamwork
* Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
* Contributes to, and follows team objectives
* Gives credit where credit is due
* Seeks input and feedback from others
* Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
* Actively supports and implements final group decisions
Technological Awareness
* Learns about developments in available technology
* Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions
* Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work
Technical
a) Good understanding of national and sub-national DRR system, framework and regulations. Strong coordination and facilitation skills.
b) Ability to prepare quick and concise reports.
c) Proficient in computer applications
III. Education and Experience
a) Diploma Degree (D3) preferably in communication, political and social science, information management or alternatively, combination of related education and professional experience.
b) At least four years of professional experience in managing and supporting knowledge sharing in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and or development project, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders. Familiar with DRR and development issues.
c) Demonstrated strong communication skills as well as interpersonal and public relation skills. Experience in developing lessons learned and best practices documents. Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respect for diversity, creative thinking, and punctual. Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. Flexible and patient.
IV. Languages
Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia both written and spoken is required. Working knowledge of Sundanese is an advantage.
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: http://www.iom.or.id/loadpdf.jsp?lang=eng&pgs=pcmain&file=phform.xls
c) Detailed curriculum vitae, including historical salary and minimum three referees (preferably former direct supervisors).
Please submit the application by email to recruitment-indonesia@iom.int and indicating the reference code above (SVN/ID10/2013/038) as subject. The deadline for applications is 3July 2013.
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.