2 Jan 2025

Enumerator-Data and Research Unit at IOM

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Job Description


Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the Project Associate (DRU-DTM Field Operations) and Senior Project Associate (DRU-Operations); the successful candidate will perform the following functions. They will be accountable for the implementation of data collection for the Data and Research Unit in the region. The candidate will deploy any necessary data collection methodology and liaise with the respective Project Associate to regularly update on data collection or any other related issues. In addition, the candidate will liaise with zonal and woreda government counterparts to ensure smooth collaboration with them during data collection.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  1.  Identify reliable sources of information/key informants to collect relevant displacement and return data.
  2. Conduct data collection on the Zone, Woreda and Site and Village levels, according to the operation plan provided by immediate supervisor (Project Associates);
  3. Closely liaise with the Project Associate (DRU-DTM Field Operations) to address critical issues that may arise during the data collection.
  4. Assess the situation in collective centers, camp-like settings, host community and villages through direct observation, FGDs, KIIs, measurement and calculations and triangulate the information to facilitate its analysis.
  5. Ensure the quality of the information collected by providing inputs to verify and correct the questionnaire/form at the end of the interview/data collection.
  6. Liaise with various humanitarian, governmental partners and displaced and returning communities in the field.
  7. Report daily on the activities conducted and the realities/issues encountered to the Project Associate (DRU-DTM Field Operations) and make relevant recommendations.
  8. Perform other duties as they might be assigned.

About You

            Educational Qualification

  • Minimum BA Degree in Information Management System, Statistics, Geography, social science, Development study, Humanities and other related field of study

    Experience Required
    •    At least two/four years of relevant work experience for Degree and Diploma holder respectively.
    •    Experience in conducting surveys and assessments in natural disaster and/or conflict situations
    •    Experience with International Organizations, INGO is an advantage
    •    Knowledge of Camp Coordination and Camp Management settings appreciated
    •    Must be a national of Ethiopia.

Languages 
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

REQUIRED

For this position, Fluency in English and the local language (Berta, Gumuz and Afan Oromo).

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of other local language is an advantage.

Values and Competencies

Values

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
  • Integrity and transparency: maintain 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

  • 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 action and delegated work.
  • Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Other

  • 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 and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
  • Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.




Method of Application

For applicants to be considered, applicants are required to apply via ethiojobs.net indicating the short vacancy number and position title as mentioned in the call for application he/she applied for in the email Subject line. Any application without this information in the subject line will be excluded from the applications and attach the following:
  • Motivation/Application letter
    • CV (written in English) with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone)
    • Copies of Academic Certificates from Accredited Universities
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We strongly encourage qualified female applicants. Posting Period: From 31 December 2024 – 14 January 2025





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