CFA 004/CON/2026_Consultant national - Enquêteur / Collecteur de données temporaire
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Djibouti, under the Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) program funded by the UK's FCDO, is seeking a national consultant. This role supports the Youth Business Incubator (YBI) initiative, which aims to enhance labor migration governance, protect migrant workers, and promote regional cooperation. The program focuses on inclusive economic growth and empowering youth and women.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to conduct a tracer study for the Youth Business Incubator (YBI) program, a key initiative under the Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) program. The consultant will be responsible for collecting reliable, complete, and quality quantitative and qualitative data from YBI beneficiaries. This data collection is crucial for evaluating the results, effects, and overall impact of the YBI initiative, ensuring its sustainability and effectiveness in empowering young entrepreneurs. The findings will inform future program development and contribute to the broader goals of safe, orderly, and humane labor migration.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibility is to collect reliable, complete, and quality quantitative and qualitative data from YBI beneficiaries using standardized questionnaires and OIM's data protection procedures. This includes conducting structured interviews, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of collected information, and obtaining informed consent from participants. The consultant must correctly enter responses into the designated data collection tools and participate in daily debriefing meetings with the supervisor. Additionally, responsibilities involve contributing to the preliminary validation and cleaning of collected data, adhering strictly to the OIM Code of Conduct and data protection principles, and achieving a minimum coverage of 60% of targeted beneficiaries, with 100% coverage for those receiving financial or in-kind support.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in data collection, field surveys, monitoring and evaluation, or study support is necessary. Proven experience conducting structured interviews with youth, entrepreneurs, or project beneficiaries is essential. Experience with digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK) is required. Experience working with public institutions, international organizations, NGOs, or programs related to employment, entrepreneurship, or migration is advantageous.
Skills
Excellent communication, listening, and interviewing skills. Ability to accurately and completely capture data and perform preliminary quality checks. Proficiency in standard office software (Word, Excel) and digital tools (smartphones, tablets). Capacity for autonomous work, meeting tight deadlines, and daily reporting. High ethical standards, confidentiality, neutrality, and respect for data protection principles. Excellent oral and written French proficiency. Somali, Afar, or English language skills are an asset.