Antalya Enumerator (DTM)
Conduct field data collection activities on Displacement Tracking Matrix.
Overview
Conduct field data collection activities on Displacement Tracking Matrix.
You have:
- At least High School Degree with relevant experience
- Previous experience in field data collection, surveys or assessments is desired.
- Prior experience working with migrants, refugees, or displaced populations is a strong advantage.
- Experience using digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK) is desirable.
- Fluency in Turkish and any other language proficiency is an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to interact respectfully with people from different backgrounds
- Ability to adapt to dynamic field conditions
Contract
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IOM works to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems, and to support the systematic and humane management of migration in order to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need.
IOM will conduct data collection activities in the field on Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in close coordination with the "The Promoting Sustainable and Socially Inclusive Labour Market Integration" Project’s stakeholders, including the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM).
Enumerator will be reporting to IOM and will work under direct supervision of IOM’s Senior Project Associate and Field Coordinator.
Enumerator will be reporting to IOM and will work under direct supervision of IOM’s Senior Project Associate and Field Coordinator. The UN Volunteer will: • Conduct quantitative and qualitative interviews in the field with individuals from both host and migrant communities • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards • Report daily progress to the Team Leader and inform them of any issues or incomplete interviews • Conduct interviews in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner • Utilize established mobile data collection tools • Submit daily updates to Team Leader on progress, challenges, and observations • Perform any other duties assigned by the direct supervisor
Values • Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. • Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. • Professionalism: demonstrates the ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators • Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. • Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. • Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. • Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. • Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.
• At least High School Degree with relevant experience • Previous experience in field data collection, surveys or assessments is desired. • Prior experience working with migrants, refugees, or displaced populations is a strong advantage. • Experience using digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK) is desirable. • Fluency in Turkish and any other language proficiency is an advantage. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Cultural sensitivity and ability to interact respectfully with people from different backgrounds • Ability to adapt to dynamic field conditions
This is a volunteer assignment, not employment. By sharing your time, energy, and talents, you can support communities in need and become part of something greater than yourself — a global movement for peace, development, and humanitarian aid. Volunteering strengthens trust, solidarity, and reciprocity among citizens, and it can promote a sense of belonging and purpose.
The UN Volunteer will be based in the advertised duty station and responsible for arranging her/his own housing and other living essentials.
Summary of National UN Volunteer Entitlements: (Paid in local currency) • Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) is USD 645.93 (Paid in Turkish Lira) • Private insurance: Health, dental, life, and dismemberment (coverage by CIGNA) As per UN’s diplomatic mission status, it is not included in National Security Institution’s (SGK) system, but can be only initiated on private basis. • Entry allowance: USD 10
Notes: 1) The allowances are in no way to be understood as a salary, compensation, or reward in exchange for the volunteer work. 2) It's important to note that UNV assignments are volunteer assignments, not employment. 3) An additional IOM security clearance for the shortlisted candidates may be required for this assignment.
UN Volunteer supporting SPI in Türkiye:
The support provided by the UN Volunteer for this assignment serving with IOM in Türkiye is a UNV Special Programme Initiative (SPI). SPIs respond to volunteer-specific needs of the United Nations system and donor entities. They are established by specific policy documents that address the desired programmatic aims and broader SDGs' outcomes in line with UNV guiding principles. UN Volunteers for this SPI in Türkiye are governed by the particular conditions set out in their offers and contracts.
In addition to the specific requirements set out above, candidates for these UN Volunteer assignments will be subject to background checks and security clearance.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to conduct interviews in a culturally sensitive manner. | The interviewer wants to assess your understanding and practice of cultural sensitivity during interviews. | Share a specific instance where you tailored your approach to respect cultural differences. |
| How do you handle confidentiality when collecting data from individuals in the field? | The interviewer is interested in your ethical considerations and approach to confidentiality in data collection. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you managed a challenging situation during field data collection? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with digital data collection tools? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that your work results meet quality standards? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In what ways do you promote teamwork and collaboration in your projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you adapt when faced with unexpected changes in field conditions. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What approaches do you use to communicate complex information to different audiences? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |