Enumerators for RMS (multiple locations within Kyrgyzstan)
Bishkek
- Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
- Location: Bishkek
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Population matters (trends and census)
- Closing Date: 2025-05-12
Job Description
The National Action Plan for 2022-2025 of the state Concept of Migration Policy 2021-2030 (Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic 191-r) provides for conducting comprehensive researches on migration in line with international standards.
In this regard, in 2022 IOM established Mobility Tracking Matrix (MTM) in Kyrgyzstan. MTM is adapted to the context in Kyrgyzstan 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.
Through project funding from the European Union and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the IOM MTM programme collects data through its so-called Return Migrant Survey (RMS). Data-collection activity will take place across Kyrgyzstan and aim to further enhance the understanding of returned migrants needs and vulnerabilities.
Mobility Tracking Matrix (MTM); Labor Mobility, Policy and Data Unit; DX.0125 and LM.0479.
Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of IOM Programme Coordinator and direct supervision of MTM Project Assistant the enumerators will:
a) Conduct Individual (face to face) interviews (IIs) with returned migrants;
b) Conduct follow-up interviews as necessary to obtain missing or incomplete data;
c) Conduct observations while conducting interviews;
d) Take photos with written consent;
e) Develop at least one success story on migrant’s best practices and submit with the narrative report at the end of data collection.
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, directly at target or remote locations as determined by the accessibility, safety and security situation for each particular location;
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 each 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.
Other tasks
a) Develop and submit fieldwork plans and transportation costs with identification of locations before each round of data collection.;
b) Coordinate with field supervisors and IOM to plan the daily schedule and target areas for data collection;
c) Ensure all necessary equipment (tablets, phones, paper forms, etc.) and resources are prepared before the field visit;
d) Establish good relationships with community focal points (CFPs), ensuring respectful and professional interaction;
e) Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the collected data;
f) Validate information by cross-checking with multiple sources when required;
g) Keep detailed records of daily activities and completed interviews;
h) Assist in documenting challenges or issues encountered in the field;
i) Submit completed survey forms into KOBO and ensure that data is correctly uploaded or delivered to the data management team.
Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment
Deliverables:
• Return Migrant Survey (Round 5) – March-May 2025 (Expected deliverables to be submitted by May 12th, 2025);
• Return Migrant Survey (Round 6) – July-August 2025 (Expected deliverables to be submitted by August 25th, 2025);
• Return Migrant Survey (Round 7) – October-December 2025 (Expected deliverables to be submitted by December 8th, 2025).
• The quality of and the timely completion of deliverables;
• Feedback from the IOM Project Management Team, Thematic Specialist and counterparts;
• Compliance with IOM House style Guidelines;
• Compliance with IOM Data Protection Principles.
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;
- Knowledge and understanding of the relationship between migration and development;
- Experience in working with international organizations and UN (United Nations) agencies, an advantage.
- Good knowledge of the migration & development concept;
- Familiarity with IOM’s mandate.
- Oral and written fluency in Kyrgyz and Russian languages is required. Good command of English is an advantage.
Personal Qualities and Other Requirements
- Good interpersonal skills, solid judgment/decision making, initiative and creativity;
- Cultural and gender sensitivity.
Diversity
- Adheres to the core values of the United Nations; in particular, is respectful of differences of culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, age, etc.
- Yes, within the selected location for conducting Individual Interviews (IIs).
- 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)Initial Contract Duration: 10 months
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.