SVN/2026/013 Project Associate (Health Assistance), Langsa

Job Description

Reference No.              : SVN/2026/013
Position Title               : Project Associate (Health Assistance)
Duty Station                 : Langsa
Organization Unit       : Mobility & Resilience Unit
Classification                : G-5
Type of Appointment : Special Short-Term Contract
Report to                      :  Project Officer
Estimated Start Date   : As soon as possible
Closing Date                  : 14 May 2026

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a related organization of the United Nations (UN), and as the leading UN agency 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.

Operational in Indonesia for more than 40 years, IOM Indonesia is working on a wide range of activities in partnership with the Government of Indonesia, civil society, private sector actors, migrants and communities. IOM Indonesia is engaged in several thematic areas, including: Counter-Trafficking (CT), Labour Migration and Social Inclusion (LMSI), Disasters, Climate and Resilience (DCR), Immigration and Border Governance (IBG), Refugee Care, Migration Health, Migration Governance and Resettlement and Voluntary Returns.

There are currently over 940,000 Rohingya refugees hosted in Bangladesh, including 770,000 that have fled violence in Myanmar Rakhine State since August 2017. Overcrowding conditions in the camps in Cox’s Bazar, coupled with lack of livelihood and educational opportunities and almost complete dependency on humanitarian assistance, has made Rohingya desperate for better living conditions. The lack of durable solutions clearly in sight for this large refugee population creates the opportunity for human smuggling and human trafficking. A large part of those movement is composed of Rohingya who seek refuge in Indonesia and Malaysia by crossing by boat the Andaman Sea. Rohingya refugee groups arriving in Indonesia are exposed to multiple protection risks that require targeted support. IOM Indonesia assists the Government in providing humanitarian

Under the direct supervision of the Project Officer in Jakarta and in close technical coordination with the Migration Health Unit (MHU) in Medan, the Project Associate (Health Assistance) will assist in the implementation of health activities, field‑level support, and tracking of assistance provided to Rohingya refugees and other groups in Indonesia.
 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Assist in the implementation of health assistance activities across operational locations in line with project plans, approved SOPs and other related guidelines. 

2. Support in processing and reviewing health‑related assistance requests and documentation submitted by field teams and partners, checking completeness and accuracy, and refer complex, sensitive or exceptional cases for higher‑level review, as required.
3. Support day‑to‑day health assistance processes to help apply procedures, and assist with budget monitoring by tracking expenditures, identifying variances.
4. Assist in the maintainance of systematic and up-to-date records of health assistance cases and related documentation to support monitoring and reporting.
5. Support the identification of implementation challenges related to health assistance delivery and share inputs to improve procedures and workflows.
6. Support emergency screening and referral processes for identified cases, in collaboration with the Jakarta team, including MHU, field teams, partners, and relevant service providers.
7. Facilitate timely referral through established referral pathways and follow up on cases to support continuity of assistance across locations.
8. Liaise with the Jakarta team, field teams, partners, and service providers to support understanding of procedures, documentation requirements, and referral mechanisms, and share inputs to improve related processes.
9. Support coordination with other programme components to align health assistance activities with broader humanitarian and protection objectives.
10. Perform other related duties as may be assigned. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• High school diploma with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Public Health from an accredited academic institution, with three years of relevant professional experience.

• Having a certification or a professional license to practice nursing in Indonesia with three years of relevant professional experience in health‑related humanitarian assistance, public health programmes, or field‑based health operations will be considered an asset.
   

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience in health‑related humanitarian assistance, public health programmes, or field‑based health operations.
• Good knowledge and practical experience in health service delivery, with the ability to assist the implementation of programme activities and operational processes.
• Experience in community outreach, social assistance, or health‑related programming in humanitarian settings is an asset.
• Knowledge in assisting emergency operations activities.
• Applies knowledge of health issues in execution of assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.
• Experience in liaising with UN, Government Departments/Authorities and other international organizations.

• Understanding of budgeting principles and expenditure monitoring is an advantage.

  
   

Skills

• Good interpersonal skills to communicate with partners, local stakeholders and service providers.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.

• Ability to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with guidance and supervision.

• Good coordination and liaison skills, including the team members both in the field and Jakarta.

• Attention to detail, particularly in reviewing documentation and following established procedures and guidelines.

• Ability to maintain accurate and well‑organized records to support monitoring and reporting.

• Proficient in computer applications, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others, with the ability to track cases, monitor expenditures, maintain records, and support reporting.
   

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, 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

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

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.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). 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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