Field Team Leader (Bursa)

Volunteering Crisis & Emergency Response

Overview

Coordinate and oversee field data collection activities for DTM.

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 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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Within this framework, IOM will implement field-level data collection activities under the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in close coordination with the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) of the Ministry of Interior. These activities aim to generate reliable, timely, and actionable data to inform evidence-based decision-making and enhance programme effectiveness.

The Field Team Leader will report to IOM and operate under the direct supervision of IOM’s Senior Project Associate and Field Coordinator, ensuring effective field implementation, coordination, and quality assurance of data collection activities.

Under the direct supervision of IOM and in collaboration with the PMM, the UN Volunteer will:

• Coordinate and oversee the daily activities of field data collectors, ensuring full compliance with established data collection protocols, methodologies, and timelines • Assign geographic areas and specific locations to data collectors, and systematically monitor their progress and performance • Conduct both quantitative and qualitative field interviews with individuals from host and migrant communities, ensuring ethical and culturally sensitive engagement • Supervise and ensure the overall quality, accuracy, and integrity of data collection processes across the assigned province • Provide continuous, real-time feedback and technical guidance to enumerators to address data quality issues and improve performance • Undertake joint field visits with Project Associates to support implementation and ensure alignment with project objectives • Effectively utilize designated mobile data collection tools and platforms in line with project requirements • Prepare and submit regular (daily) updates on field progress, operational challenges, and key observations • Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with community members, local authorities, and relevant stakeholders to facilitate field access and smooth implementation • Perform any other related duties as 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 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 data collection activity will take place in Bursa; therefore, candidates residing there and holding Turkish citizenship are highly encouraged to apply.

Summary of this national UN Volunteer Entitlements: (Paid in local currency) • Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) is USD 1291 (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.

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.

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