Data Collection Field Assistant

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Project Context and Scope: 

• Conduct data collection (surveys, key informant interviews, focus group discussions) through phone or in the field, as assigned by the National M&E Support Officer.

• Entry the collected information date into the given data entry template or through the assigned mobile application. 

• Ensure the quality of the information collected by systematically verifying and correcting questionnaire/form at the end of the interview/registration. 

• Provide daily updates on progress and challenges faced on the field to the supervisor. 

• Ensure IOM’s Data Protection and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Principles are adhered throughout the data collection activities.

• Attend regular data collection coordination meetings (remotely or in-person), providing information of interactions with key informants as well as updates from areas of operation

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

   

   

• High school diploma/certificate with two years of relevant work experience  or Bachelor’s Degree with at least one years of responsible work experience (degree in social sciences, law, or international relations/development would be an advantage). 

• Experience of working with governmental authorities, local or international NGOs or UN agencies is an advantage.

• Familiarity with conducting assessments and engaging with communities to understand their needs. 

• Knowledge and understanding of the context and issues related to the emergency response in Ukraine would be an asset.

• Fluency in Ukrainian is mandatory. Russian is desirable. Intermediate or higher level of English will be an advantage.  

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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