Enumerator (Mobility Tracking Matrix, Airport Monitoring Mobility Assessment)
Dushanbe
- Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
- Location: Dushanbe
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Aviation and Air traffic (planning/management/services)
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Population matters (trends and census)
- Transport and Distribution
- Closing Date:
Job Description
Central Asia is recognized for its substantial labour migration within the region due to its local employment opportunities and historically low wages. This mobility is critical to its economic as it provides employment opportunities, decreasing pressure on local labour markets that are not able to absorb new entrants and contributes to poverty reduction through remittances. However, mobility in the region is characterized by high levels of informality, with workers frequently finding employment through social networks rather than through formal channels, with negative consequences for migrants. While labour migration remittances have contributed significantly to poverty reduction in central Asia, low levels of financial inclusion and limited financial literacy limit the potential value of remittances to promote sustainable development and livelihood planning for migrants and their families.
The Mobility Tracking Matrix (MTM) is implemented to track migration trends in Tajikistan. The MTM in Tajikistan is implemented on the frame of “Regional Evidence for Migration Analysis and Policy (REMAP)” project, funded by the European Union and “Labour Migration Programme – Central Asia” project, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The overall objective of the REMAP project is to increase the effectiveness of humanitarian and development efforts on migration and displacement in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The regional project regional project Phase I “Labour Migration Programme – Central Asia”, funded by SDC aims to contribute to enhancing labour migration governance to better respond to employer and labour market needs while ensuring protection of migrant workers and enhancing development impacts in both countries of origin and destination.
MTM is adapted to the context in Tajikistan based on IOM’s Global Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) methodology. MTM is a system that tracks and monitors displacement and population mobility. It is designed to regularly and systematically capture, process and disseminate information to provide a better understanding of the movements and evolving needs of various mobile populations, whether on site or en route. Quantitative data is collected on a regular basis every quarter throughout the country.
Collection of critical multi-layered information on the mobility, socio economic situation of migrants will improve understanding of the migration dynamics, drivers, modalities and vulnerabilities of migrants in Tajikistan. Collected baseline and field survey information will be utilized to inform government counterparts and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
1. Conduct Individual interviews (IIs):
- Conduct Individual (face to face) interviews (IIs) with migrants traveling abroad and returning to Tajikistan.
- Conduct observations while conducting interviews.
2. Ensure compliance with IOM guidelines and code of conduct during data collection:
a) Individual interviews (IIs) shall be conducted in the interviewers’ native language to the extent possible.
b) Individual interviews (IIs) are expected to ensure confidentiality and security of data compliance with IOM principles and guidelines.
c) Participate in enumerators training before data collection to ensure the understanding of methodology and questionnaire and get familiarized with the IOM principles and guidelines.
d) Respect the privacy and rights of the individuals being surveyed, ensuring informed consent.
3. Other tasks:
a) Coordinate with field supervisors and team leaders to plan the daily schedule for data collection.
b) Ensure all necessary equipment (tablets, phones, paper forms, etc.) and resources are prepared before the field visit.
c) Ensure respectful and professional interaction.
d) Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the collected data.
e) Keep detailed records of daily activities and completed interviews.
f) Assist in documenting challenges or issues encountered in the field.
g) Submit completed survey forms into KOBO and ensure that data is correctly uploaded or delivered to the data management team.
- Daily reports to the MTM team on the number of interviews collected and uploaded into KOBO system.
- Final narrative and transportation reports approved by IOM.
- Compliance with IOM Data Protection Principles.
- Quality and timely completion of deliverables.
Qualifications
- Minimum high school or diploma – completed university degree is an advantage.
- Other formal education relevant for the assignment.
- At least 2 years of experience in conducting community and household assessments and survey.
- Experience in working with international organizations and UN agencies is an advantage.
- Experience in working with local government is advantage.
- Good knowledge of the migration & development concept.
- Familiarity with IOM’s mandate.
- Good interpersonal skills, solid judgment/decision making, initiative and creativity.
- Cultural and gender sensitivity.
- Adhere to the core values of the United Nations, in particular, respectful of differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, etc.
- Good command of oral and written in Tajik and Russian. Knowledge of Uzbek is an advantage.
- Travel is not required.
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
- 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. Is 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.
- 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, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates may be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination. Consultants engaged to work on a home-based consultancy who do not need to travel do not need to provide vaccination records, regardless of the length of the consultancy contract.
- 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.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.