DRU-Flow Monitoring Enumerator-Togochale Duty Station-Affiliated Contractor-Required 2 Positions

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related agency focused on promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with partners to save lives, protect people on the move, and facilitate regular migration pathways. This role supports IOM's Data and Research Team in Ethiopia, contributing to the successful implementation of data research operations.

Job Purpose

This position is crucial for supporting the IOM Data and Research Team in Ethiopia, ensuring the successful implementation of IOM's data research operations. The role involves identifying information sources and key informants, collecting relevant data, and ensuring its quality through systematic verification and correction of questionnaires. The incumbent will assess situations in high mobility areas and Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) via direct observation, triangulating information to aid analysis. This function directly contributes to IOM's mandate of understanding and responding to migration dynamics by providing reliable data for informed decision-making and program development.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include identifying reliable information sources and key informants for data collection. The role involves conducting DTM/FM assessments at observation points and Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) as per operational plans. Responsibilities also include assessing situations at high mobility areas and FMPs through direct observation, counting, screening, and surveys, and triangulating this information for analysis. Ensuring data quality by systematically verifying and correcting questionnaires post-interview is essential. The role requires collecting GPS coordinates for observation points, liaising with humanitarian and governmental partners, and reporting daily on activities, encountered issues, and making recommendations. Adherence to IOM’s Data Protection Principles is mandatory, along with performing other assigned duties.

Work Experience

Required experience includes liaising with governmental and international institutions, UN agencies, and NGOs. Experience working with vulnerable groups such as migrants and refugees is necessary. Prior experience in a multicultural setting with international humanitarian organizations is advantageous. Knowledge of GPS tools, field-level data collection (minimum 3 years), and technologies like ODK and Kobo are beneficial. Computer literacy in MS Office is required.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of migration-related subject areas. Understanding of UN and bilateral donor programming. Familiarity with financial rules and regulations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Geographic Positioning System (GPS) tools. Proficiency in Open Data Kit (ODK) and Kobo technology. Computer literacy in MS Office suite.

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