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Mission and objectives

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM is part of the United Nations system, as a related organization.

IOM supports migrants across the world, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and, as such, is a key source of advice on migration policy and practice. The organization works in emergency situations, developing the resilience of all people on the move, and particularly those in situations of vulnerability, as well as building capacity within governments to manage all forms and impacts of mobility.

The Organization is guided by the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, including upholding human rights for all. Respect for the rights, dignity and well-being of migrants remains paramount.

Context

The 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.

The Mobility Tracking Matrix (MTM) Regional Evidence for Migration Analysis and Policy (REMAP) project was developed in response to the critical need to collect and analyse information on (protracted) displacement and human mobility in, to and from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan and to contribute to evidence-based humanitarian and development programming in these countries and in the region.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of [MTM Project Assistant] or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:

Conduct Individual Interview (IIs)
a. Conduct individual (face to face) interviews (IIs) with migrants;
b. Conduct follow-up interviews as necessary to obtain missing or incomplete data;
c. Conduct observations while conducting interviews and share it in the report;
d. Take photos with written consent;
e. Develop at least one interesting story of a migrant;
f. Develop and submit 1 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 interviewer’s 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. Keep detailed records of daily activities and completed interviews;
g. Assist in documenting challenges or issues encountered in the field;
h. Submit completed survey forms into KOBO and ensure that data is correctly uploaded or delivered to the data management team.

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