Job Summary

A candidate will conduct International Migrant Worker Survey (IMWS) across Kazakhstan to deepen the understanding of human mobility dynamics and provide a comprehensive socio-economic profile of international migrants residing in the country. The collected data will help identify key migration trends, employment patterns, as well as the needs and vulnerabilities of migrant populations.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

Under the overall supervision of IOM Chief of Mission and Subregional DTM Support Officer, and close coordination with MTM project Assistants the enumerators will:

2.1 Conduct Individual interviews (IIs)

1. Conduct Individual (face to face) interviews (IIs) with international migrants residing in Kazakhstan.
2. Conduct follow-up interviews as necessary to obtain missing or incomplete data.
3. Conduct observations while conducting interviews.
4. Develop at least one success story on migrant’s best practices and submit with the narrative report at the end of data collection.

2.2 Ensure compliance with IOM guidelines and code of conduct during data collection

1. 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;
2. Individual interviews (IIs) are expected to ensure confidentiality and security of data compliance with IOM principles and guidelines;
3. 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;
4. Respect the privacy and rights of the individuals being surveyed, ensuring informed consent.

2.3 Other tasks

1. Develop and submit fieldwork plans and transportation costs with identification of locations before each round of data collection;
2. Coordinate with field supervisors and team leaders to plan the daily schedule and target areas for data collection;
3. Ensure all necessary equipment (tablets, phones, paper forms, etc.) and resources are prepared before the field visit;
4. Establish good relationships with migrants community, ensuring respectful and professional interaction;
5. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the collected data;
6. Validate information by cross-checking with multiple sources when required;
7. Keep detailed records of daily activities and completed interviews;
9. Assist in documenting challenges or issues encountered in the field;
10. Submit completed survey forms into KOBO and ensure that data is correctly uploaded or delivered to the data management team.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Minimum high school or diploma – completed university degree is an advantage;
• Other formal education relevant for the assignment;

Experience

• 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;

Skills

Competencies and Skills:

• Good knowledge of the migration & development concept;
• Familiarity with IOM’s mandate;

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;

Languages

• Oral and written fluency in Russian language. Knowledge of Kazakh and Central Asian languages is an advantage.

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

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

• Yes

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• 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.

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. 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.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
5. 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.
6. 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.

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