CFCV/2026/043 Intern (Health Information and Program Engagement), Batam

Established in 1951, IOM is a related organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, IOM works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non- governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.

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 Mobility and Social Inclusion (LMI), Disasters, Climate and Resilience (DCR), Immigration and Border Governance (IBG), Refugee Care, Migration Health, Migration Governance, and Resettlement and Voluntary Returns.

IOM Indonesia aims to improve the quality of care for refugees and asylum seekers referred to IOM by the Government of Indonesia according to applicable international humanitarian and human rights standards. IOM also contributes to the increased protection of vulnerable subgroups of displaced persons, such as unaccompanied migrant children (UMCs), victims of sexual and gender-based violence, pregnant women, and the elderly, among others, through the establishment of referral mechanisms involving the active participation of specialized state and non-state service providers.

Under the direct supervision and management of Head of Field Office Batam, the incumbent will work in close coordination with the Programme Associate (Refugee Care) based in Batam. The incumbent will be responsible for providing support for day-to-day implementation of Refugee Care activities in Batam.
 

1.  Under the direct guidance of the Head of Field Office, participate in relevant Refugee Care and Migration Health programme activities.
2. Support the implementation of Migration Health (MH) and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) activities under the supervision of the relevant technical units in Batam.
3. Co-facilitate general/non-clinical counselling sessions under the direction and supervision of the Migration Health Unit.
4. To facilitate professional development, participate in the comprehensive case management process, guided and supervised by the Head of Field Office, Migration Health, and Refugee Care units.
5. Maintain documentation and record-keeping for training sessions, meetings, and other Migration Health unit initiatives.
6. Support the Migration Health unit in the collection and maintenance of data related to mental health and psychosocial support.
7. Provide assistance in health-related activities, including awareness sessions and health cadre meetings.  
8. Support the implementation of Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) and related movement operations, as appropriate and under relevant supervision.
9. Work closely with the Migration Health and Refugee Care teams to support data collection during field visits, coordinate with service providers, and participate in community meetings to enhance health information accuracy and program outcomes.
10. Undertake other duties and programme-related learning activities relevant to the internship as may be assigned.
     

• Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum undergraduate school) in Public health, Medical health, Psychology, Social Welfare, Social Work, Education, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
• Enrolled in a second university degree (graduate school/equivalent); or
•  Have graduated with a university degree within one year of graduation.
   

• Relevant professional or volunteer experience with civil society organizations, volunteer groups is an advantage.

• Excellence computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database, email exchange, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), SPSS);
• Flexible and open to learning new experiences.
• Good interpersonal, networking, and communication skills,
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied culture and professional backgrounds.
• Ability to write clear and concise report.
   

For this internship, fluency in 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

We encourage applications from candidates who are currently based in the same area as the duty station. This is a locally recruited position

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

Depending on experience and location, interns are granted a small monthly stipend to help offset costs. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by their university or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or credits for coursework will not be eligible for the stipend.

IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the internship. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

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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