Job Summary

Apply by: 30/06/2026

Key Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

The main objective of the assignment is to collect reliable, high-quality quantitative and qualitative data from beneficiaries

Specifically, the enumerators will:

• Conduct structured interviews using IOM’s standardized questionnaire.
• Ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and completeness in line with IOM’s data protection standards.

Survey Coverage and Sample Size

Country Target Respondents Sample Size

RWANDA
YBI participants

158

Total expected respondents: 60% with 100% response rate from grant/in-kind awardees.

Under the direct supervision of the LMI Officer (Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion Unit) and in coordination with the Regional Programme Officer, the enumerators will:

1. Attend a half-day briefing and training session on data collection tools, ethical considerations, and interview techniques.
2. Conduct phone-based interviews with beneficiaries using tablets.
3. Ensure informed consent is obtained from all respondents prior to interviews.
4. Accurately record all responses and ensure completeness of data.
5. Participate in daily debrief sessions with the supervisor for progress updates.
6. Support preliminary data cleaning and validation at the end of the data collection period.
7. Adhere to IOM’s Code of Conduct and data protection principles throughout the assignment.

Activity

Number of Days

Enumerator training/briefing
0.5 day (half day)

Field data collection
3.5 days

Data cleaning and submission
1 day

Total
5 days

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Completed and verified survey questionnaires for the assigned sample
• Summary of key observations or issues encountered during data collection.
• Cleaned dataset submitted to IOM within the agreed timeline.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Minimum of a High School certificate is required and Diploma in Social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field is desirable

Experience

• Prior experience in field data collection, preferably in development or humanitarian surveys (highly required).
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboCollect, SurveyCTO, ODK) (highly required)

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to cultural and gender considerations.

Resident or familiar with the target location (advantageous).

Languages

Proficiency in Kinyarwanda(required) and English(required)

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

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 five 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

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.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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.

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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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