Field Associate

UN Volunteers Europe and Central Asia; Şahinbey; On-site; TRY 376,000 - 484,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MLA 744 USD (in TL)

Job summary

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a Field Worker for UN Volunteer assignments in Adıyaman, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, and Malatya. You will support field data collection under IOM guidelines and report to the Senior Project Associate and Field Coordinator.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews with host and migrant communities, ensuring confidentiality and data protection, and daily progress updates.

Qualifications

• Secondary education.
• Fluency in Turkish and Arabic (English an advantage).
• Experience in field data collection preferred.
• Experience with migrants, refugees, or displaced populations is a plus.
• Experience using digital data collection tools (KoboToolbox, ODK) desired.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to interact with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews in field with host and migrant communities.
• Ensure confidentiality, informed consent, and data protection.
• Maintain regular communication with IOM team; report daily progress.
• Carry out interviews respectfully and culturally.
• Utilize mobile data collection tools per guidelines.
• Submit daily updates with progress and observations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Adaptability

Data collection

Education

Secondary education

Tools

KoboToolbox

ODK

Job description

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

Within this framework, IOM will implement field-level data collection activities under the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), with support from the ECHO. These activities aim to generate reliable, timely, and actionable data to inform evidence-based decision-making and enhance programme effectiveness. The Field Worker will report to IOM and operate under the direct supervision of IOM’s Senior Project Associate and Field Coordinator in Adıyaman, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, and Malatya. The UN Volunteer will support the implementation of field data collection activities, ensuring accurate and timely data gathering in line with established methodologies, tools, and ethical standards.

To prepare a fieldwork plan for the earthquake-affected provinces and conduct surveys based on the target nationality within the scope of the study, the UN Volunteer will:

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative interviews in the field with individuals from both host and migrant communities, in line with established methodologies
• Ensure strict adherence to ethical standards, including confidentiality, informed consent, and data protection principles
• Maintain regular communication with IOM team, reporting daily progress and flagging any issues, challenges, or incomplete interviews
• Carry out interviews in a respectful, sensitive, and culturally appropriate manner
• Accurately utilize designated mobile data collection tools and platforms in accordance with project guidelines
• Submit daily updates to the IOM team, including progress, challenges encountered, and key observations from the field
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the direct supervisor

Qualification Requirements

• Secondary education
• Fluency in Turkish and Arabic (for some of the assignments)
• Previous experience in field data collection, surveys or assessments is desired.
• Prior experience working with migrants, refugees, or displaced populations is a strong advantage.
• Experience using digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK) is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to interact respectfully with people from different backgrounds
• Ability to adapt to dynamic field conditions
• Fluency in English is an advantage.

Summary of National UN Volunteer Entitlements:

• Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) is 744 USD (Paid in Turkish Lira)