Istanbul Enumerator

Volunteering Crisis & Emergency Response

Overview

Conduct interviews with migrant communities and report on findings.

You have:

• At least High School Degree
• 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

This is a UNV Community Volunteer contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV Community Volunteer contracts.

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 in close coordination with the "Supporting Türkiye’s Efforts for Efficient Migration Management" 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.

Under the direct supervision of IOM's Project Team, Team Leader in the field and in collaboration with PMM, 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.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: - Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day, 5th of December). - Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. - Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities (for instance at https://vra.unv.org), - Contribute articles/wrjte-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. - Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. - Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

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 • 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 an 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 (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 events supporting UNDP in Türkiye is a Special Programme Initiative (SPI) by UNV. 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 SDG 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 volunteer assignments will be subject to background checks, confirmation and clearance provided by the United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS).

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