Field Worker (Earthquake Study Assessment) - Hatay

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN-related organization, is dedicated to humane and orderly migration benefiting migrants and society. It supports migrants globally, offering expertise on migration policy and practice, and building resilience in emergency situations. IOM upholds human rights and the dignity of all migrants, working to manage mobility's impacts and build governmental capacity. This role operates within IOM Türkiye's framework, focusing on data collection for evidence-based decision-making.

Job Purpose

The Field Worker will support IOM Türkiye's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) activities, funded by ECHO, to generate reliable and timely data in earthquake-affected provinces. The primary goal is to inform evidence-based decision-making and enhance program effectiveness. The UN Volunteer will conduct 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 role is crucial for gathering essential information from both host and migrant communities to understand migration dynamics and support vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

The Field Worker will prepare fieldwork plans for earthquake-affected provinces and conduct surveys targeting specific 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 regular communication with the IOM team, providing daily progress reports and highlighting any challenges encountered. Interviews must be conducted respectfully, sensitively, and in a culturally appropriate manner. Accurate utilization of designated mobile data collection tools and platforms is essential. The UN Volunteer will submit daily updates on progress, challenges, and field observations, 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. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability to dynamic field conditions are important.

Skills

The role requires adherence to UNV values: Inclusion and respect for diversity, Integrity and transparency, and Professionalism. Core competencies include Teamwork, Delivering results, Managing and sharing knowledge, Accountability, and Communication. Specific expertise areas include Emergency preparedness, crisis response, Community development, Humanitarian affairs, and protection. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability are essential.

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