Field Worker (Earthquake Study Assessment) - Kahramanmaras (Arabic)

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN-related organization established in 1951, is a leading intergovernmental body committed to humane and orderly migration. IOM supports migrants globally, offering policy advice and developing effective responses to migration dynamics. The organization works in emergency situations, building resilience among vulnerable populations and enhancing government capacity to manage mobility. IOM operates under the UN Charter, upholding human rights and the dignity of all migrants.

Job Purpose

This role supports IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) activities in Türkiye, funded by ECHO. The primary objective is to generate reliable, timely, and actionable data to inform evidence-based decision-making and improve program effectiveness. The Field Worker will conduct essential field-level data collection, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established methodologies, tools, and ethical standards. Reporting to IOM's Senior Project Associate and Field Coordinator, the UN Volunteer will play a crucial part in gathering critical information from earthquake-affected areas, contributing directly to IOM's humanitarian response and understanding of migration dynamics.

Responsibilities

The Field Worker will prepare and execute fieldwork plans in earthquake-affected provinces, conducting surveys with target nationalities. Key duties include performing quantitative and qualitative interviews with host and migrant communities, strictly adhering to ethical standards such as confidentiality and informed consent. The role requires accurate utilization of mobile data collection tools and platforms, maintaining regular communication with the IOM team, and reporting daily progress, challenges, and observations. Interviews must be conducted respectfully, sensitively, and in a culturally appropriate manner. The Field Worker will also submit daily updates and perform any other assigned duties by the supervisor.

Work Experience

No prior experience is required. However, previous experience in field data collection, surveys, or assessments is desired. Experience working with migrants, refugees, or displaced populations is a strong advantage. Familiarity with digital data collection tools like KoboToolbox or ODK is also desirable.

Skills

The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with diverse populations. Adaptability to dynamic field conditions is essential. Adherence to organizational values of inclusion, respect for diversity, integrity, transparency, and professionalism is expected. Core competencies include teamwork, delivering results, knowledge management, accountability, and effective communication. Expertise in emergency preparedness, crisis response, community development, humanitarian affairs, and protection is beneficial.

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