Job Description
Reference No. : CFCV/2026/010
Position Title : Internship
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Organization Unit : Legal and Compliance Unit
Type of Appointment : Internship
Report to : National Legal and Compliance Officer
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 15 March 2026
Introduction
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.
The Legal and Compliance Unit is currently enhancing internal governance mechanisms, including the rollout of a centralized contract tracking system and the improvement of risk registry monitoring processes. The intern will contribute to these initiatives by providing support in contract tracking, risk registry documentation, and legal research activities under the guidance of the supervisor. The internship will also provide hands-on exposure to legal and compliance functions within the organization.
Under direct supervisory of National Legal and Compliance Officer and overall supervision of Chief of Mission, this position will support the Legal and Compliance Unit in managing the administrative process of contract/agreement handling, including coordination with LEG ROAP for legal review, and ensuring timely and organized contract workflows.
Responsibilities
- Support consolidation of active and archived contracts into a centralized tracker, including extraction and recording of key contract information.
- Assist in identifying missing documentation or inconsistencies and support preparation and updating of contract expiry monitoring lists and periodic contract status summaries.
- Support updating and maintaining the Mission’s risk registry, including tracking mitigation measures and follow-up actions, organizing supporting documentation, and assisting in the preparation of draft risk summary reports.
- Conduct legal research on Indonesian laws and regulations relevant to operational activities and prepare concise research summaries and briefing notes under supervision.
- Assist in reviewing draft agreements for basic compliance checks and support preparation of internal legal notes and reference materials.
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the Legal and Compliance Unit, including taking minutes of meetings, organizing documentation, and supporting follow-up actions, as assigned by the National Legal and Compliance Officer.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum undergraduate school) in Law.
- Enrolled in a second university degree (graduate school/equivalent); or
- Have graduated with a university degree within one year of graduation.
Experience
- Relevant professional or volunteer experience with civil society organizations, volunteer groups is an advantage.
Skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable.
- Professional and discreet in handling sensitive documentation.
- Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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.
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
- 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
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.
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.
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.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Internship (2-6 months)Initial Contract Duration: Up to 30 June 2026 (with possible extensio)
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Internship
Recruiting Type: Intern
Grade: UG
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No