CFCV/2026/049 Consultant (Temporary Case Worker), Medan

Reference No.               : CFCV/2026/049
Position Title                : Consultant (Temporary Case Worker)
Duty Station                 : Medan
Organization Unit       : Refugee Care
Classification               : UG
Type of Appointment : Consultancy
Estimated Start Date  : As soon as possible
Closing Date                :19 November 2026

Having operated in Indonesia for over four decades, IOM Indonesia is one of the largest IOM country missions globally, implementing a broad portfolio of programmes in collaboration with the Government of Indonesia, civil society organizations, private sector stakeholders, migrants, and local communities. Its thematic focus includes Counter-Trafficking (CT), Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (LMSI), Immigration and Border Governance (IBG), Migration Health, Refugee Care, Resettlement and Returns, Climate and Resilience, as well as Migration Policy and Data.

1.   Support the day to day implementation and tracking of RCA Programme activities, ensuring all actions follow established procedures and operational guidance
2.  Carry out routine field visits to check on beneficiaries’ conditions, record their needs or concerns, and share relevant information with the supervisor and team for appropriate follow-up. Promptly flag any protection, safety, or health issues observed, in accordance with reporting protocols.
3. Keep beneficiaries’ case files updated in RAMS, ensuring that all information is accurately recorded and maintained in line with programme requirements.
4. Collaborate with Head of Office and field staff to plan and facilitate meetings, trainings, workshops, and community activities, including logistics, outreach, participant coordination, basic facilitation, and communication with refugee groups and local partners.
5. Track basic service delivery and identify any gaps or challenges noted during visits or reported by beneficiaries or partners. Communicate these findings to the supervisor and suggest practical follow-up actions.
6. Assist in reviewing payment documentation for service providers, checking that supporting materials are complete and accurate, and help with basic expense monitoring in coordination with the Resource Management team.
7. Take part in information sharing within the programme team, helping exchange good practices on refugee support activities and offering suggestions for strengthening programme delivery.
8. Carry out any additional duties assigned by the supervisor to support effective and timely programme operations.
    

•   Team collaboration: Share relevant updates, insights, or good practices at every scheduled team meeting, including weekly case management briefings. 
• Field Visit Execution:  Conduct a minimum number of scheduled field visits per week (to be confirmed by the supervisor), with visit reports submitted in RAMS or the designated template within 48 hours, including timely escalation of all identified safety, health, or protection concerns.
• Case Record Accuracy: All assigned case files are updated in RAMS after each interaction or new information.
• Activity coordination: Provide logistical and coordination support for all planned meetings, trainings, workshops, or community activities, ensuring that preparations (venue, outreach, materials, participant list) are completed/
• Financial/administrative accuracy: Review and submit all assigned payment and expense documents with minimal correction requests from Resource Management due to missing or inaccurate documentation.
• Task completion: All additional tasks assigned by the supervisor are completed within the agreed timeline.

• High school diploma with five years of working experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Management, Economics, Political, Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights or Business and Counseling from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant working experience.

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants 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. 

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

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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