Migrant Survey (RMS) enumerator for data collection

The consultant will conduct individual face-to-face interviews with returned migrants across Kazakhstan to collect data for the Return Migrant Survey (RMS) under the Mobility Tracking Matrix programme. The role involves data collection, reporting, and ensuring compliance with IOM guidelines and data protection principles.

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 migrant
• 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 to ensure the understanding of methodology and questionnaire and get familiarized with the IOM principles and guidelines
• 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

Requirements

• Minimum high school or diploma – completed university degree is an advantage
• Other formal education relevant for the assignment
• 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
• Oral and written fluency in Kazakh and Russian languages is required

Skills

• Community Assessments
• Household Surveys
• Data Collection
• Survey Implementation
• Migration and Development Knowledge
• Data Reporting
• Compliance with Data Protection Act
• Face-to-Face Interviewing
• Experience with International Organizations
• Experience with UN Agencies

Languages

Kazakh, Russian