Sakarya Field Data Collector (Arabic Speaker)

Volunteering Crisis & Emergency Response

Overview

Support field data collection activities for evidence-based decision-making.

You have:

• Completion of secondary education (high school diploma) with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience; or A university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in a relevant field, which may substitute for the required three (3) years of 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 English is an advantage.
• 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 Data Collector will report to IOM and operate under the direct supervision of IOM’s Senior Project Associate and Field Coordinator, and the day-to-day guidance of the Field Team Leader. The UN Volunteer will support the implementation of field data collection activities, ensuring accurate and timely data gathering in line with established methodologies, tools, and ethical standards.

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, in line with established methodologies • Ensure strict adherence to ethical standards, including confidentiality, informed consent, and data protection principles • Maintain regular communication with the Field Team Leader, reporting daily progress and flagging any issues, challenges, or incomplete interviews • Carry out interviews in a respectful, sensitive, and culturally appropriate manner • Accurately utilize designated mobile data collection tools and platforms in accordance with project guidelines • Submit daily updates to the Field Team Leader, including progress, challenges encountered, and key observations from the field • 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.

• Completion of secondary education (high school diploma) with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience; or A university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in a relevant field, which may substitute for the required three (3) years of 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. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Cultural sensitivity and ability to interact respectfully with people from different backgrounds • Ability to adapt to dynamic field conditions • Fluency in English is an advantage.

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 be held in Sakarya, therefore candidates residing there and holding Turkish citizenship are highly encouraged to apply.

Summary of National UN Volunteer Entitlements: (Paid in local currency) • Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) is USD 807 (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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