Lowongan Kerja National Program Officer - Labour Migration

IOM Jakarta is looking for a National Program Officer, Labour
Migration according to the terms of reference below. Interested
candidates are invited to submit their applications to
hrjakarta@... not later than 02 November 2008 indicating the
reference code below as subject. All candidates are requested to
specify their availability date in the application form. Please note
that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Reference No : SVN/ID1/2008/122
Position Title : National Program Officer, Labour Migration
Classification : NO-A
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration of contract: 6 (six) months subject to the medical
clearance,further extension based on performance, Full Time.
Estimated starting date : As soon as possible

General Functions:

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager (PM) and the
overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) the incumbent will
conduct research and provide technical support for the
implementation of IOM's project "Promoting Dialogue and Information
sharing on labour migration between Indonesia and Malaysia,
Singapore and the Middle East". In particular, s/he will:

1. Assist the Project Manager with the day-to-day
implementation of the project's operational, administrative and
financial activities while overseeing the work of the project's
Admin/Finance Assistant.
2. Identify and conduct interviews with relevant ministries,
agencies and organizations involved in migration to analyze the
formal and informal working of policies governing migration and
their effectiveness.
3. Serve as the lead researcher/drafter of a Research Report
produced and disseminated which thoroughly incorporates
recommendations of GoI authorities involved in the process through a
Working Group.
4. Coordinate the project's study visits to 4 key destination
countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Bahrain, and Kuwait in
coordination with relevant IOM missions.
5. Prepare for consultation workshops organized in Jakarta for
policy makers, civil society, and other stakeholders.
6. Plan and support final conference in Jakarta including
participants from Indonesia and targeted labour destination
countries, as well as a wider stakeholder audience involving
Intergovernmental and International Organizations, civil society,
employers and recruitment agencies.
7. In coordination with the PM, liaise and coordinate with
national and international agencies, provincial and local
authorities, relevant organizations, and other units and projects
within IOM to meet program objectives.
8. Ensure that all administrative and logistics arrangements
for all project activities are carried out efficiently and
effectively and that requests for payment due to service providers
and local suppliers are accurate and necessary.
9. Prepare and submit monthly project progress reports to the
PM. Provide inputs to the progress narrative reports to be submitted
to the donor, and any other reports and information materials as
requested by the PM.
10. Undertake representational duties in project-related
functions (workshops, seminars, coordination meetings, etc.) on
behalf of PM, as required.
11. As requested, provide inputs into the development of new
project proposals.
12. Undertake duty travel related to project implementation,
monitoring, assessment and problem-solving, as requested.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable qualifications

Advance university degree in social sciences or law, or equivalent
experience. Prior specialization in migration issues with strong
research background and analytical skills.

Three years of field level experience working with national,
regional or international migration policies, conducting/drafting
research using migration data and information collected through
various interviews, study tours, etc. Strong experience working with
Ministries and Governmental institutions and senior representatives
in charge of labour migration policy and implementation would be a
distinct advantage as well as previous experience working in an
international organization.

Ability to conceptualize and design research techniques and analyze
complex practices and impacts covering a wide range of issues
regarding migration and labour policies. Proven ability to carry out
policy-oriented research on migration issues and to understand inter
and intra governmental interactions in the area of migration.
Ability to prepare research and publications of a high quality and
technically sound with conclusions that are relevant for Indonesia
and the region.

Good knowledge of labour migration issues and the questions of
national and international migration. Knowledge of Indonesia and
major destination countries for migrant workers is a distinct asset.
Excellent writing and analysis skills; Good interpersonal and
communications skills. Proven ability to work independently.
Personal commitment, efficiency and drive for results. Ability to
work in multicultural groups. Proven ability to work in a team.

Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

For detail info, please visit our website : www.iom.or.id




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