Overview
Conducting individual interviews with returned migrants to collect data on their socio-economic profiles, needs, and future intentions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct individual (face to face) interviews (IIs) with returned migrants;
- Conduct follow-up interviews as necessary to obtain missing or incomplete data;
- Conduct observations while conducting interviews and share it in the report;
- Take photos with written consent;
- Develop at least one interesting story of a returned migrants;
- Develop and submit 1 narrative report at the end of data collection;
- Ensure compliance with IOM guidelines and code of conduct during data collection;
- Participate in enumerators training before each data collection;
- Respect the privacy and rights of the individuals being surveyed, ensuring informed consent;
- Develop and submit fieldwork plans and transportation costs with identification of locations before each round of data collection;
- Coordinate with field supervisors and IOM to plan the daily schedule and target areas for data collection;
- Ensure all necessary equipment (tablets, phones, paper forms, etc.) and resources are prepared before the field visit;
- Establish good relationships with community focal points (CFPs), ensuring respectful and professional interaction;
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the collected data;
- Validate information by cross-checking with multiple sources when required;
- Keep detailed records of daily activities and completed interviews;
- Assist in documenting challenges or issues encountered in the field;
- Submit completed survey forms into KOBO and ensure that data is correctly uploaded or delivered to the data management team.
Required 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.
Qualifications
- Minimum high school or diploma – completed university degree is an advantage;
- Other formal education relevant for the assignment.
