​​field Assistant DTM​

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related agency dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with partners to save lives, protect displaced persons, and facilitate regular migration pathways. The organization strives to create an inclusive and supportive workplace to maximize the potential of migration and enhance support for people on the move.

Job Purpose

The Field Assistant DTM role is crucial for supporting the planning, organization, and monitoring of Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) field operations in Venezuela. This position directly contributes to the collection and verification of reliable data on affected populations, displacement patterns, mobility trends, and critical needs. By ensuring timely and accurate reporting on field progress, challenges, and emerging needs, the role provides essential information to support operational decision-making by IOM and its partners. The ultimate purpose is to enhance IOM's capacity to respond effectively to migration-related challenges and support vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

The Field Assistant DTM will support the planning, coordination, and monitoring of DTM field activities, including rapid assessments and mobility tracking. This involves organizing data collection, liaising with local authorities and community focal points to facilitate access, and supporting enumerators during data collection. The role includes contributing to the refinement of data collection tools, verifying collected information, and providing regular updates on field progress, challenges, and observations. Responsibilities also encompass maintaining organized records, preparing field summaries and operational updates, and undertaking duty travel as required to support DTM operations.

Work Experience

Experience is required in supporting field operations, data collection, assessments, community engagement, or information management within humanitarian, emergency, or development contexts. Experience with DTM activities, rapid assessments, mobility tracking, or similar data collection exercises is advantageous, as is experience supporting field teams, local authorities, or partner organizations.

Skills

Key skills include the ability to organize field activities, communicate effectively with teams, and report progress and challenges promptly. A basic understanding of DTM, humanitarian assessments, data collection methods, and data confidentiality is necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel is required, with knowledge of mobile data collection tools being an advantage.

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