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Field Assistant DTM

IOMCaracas, Venezuela
Category | Grade:General | UGDeadline:22 Jul 2026Job ID:22088Posted on:15 Jul 2026
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Overview

Supports DTM field operations by organising data collection, coordinating with local stakeholders and reporting field progress, access issues and emerging needs for the Venezuela earthquake response.

Department: DTM

Languages

Required: Spanish, English

Desired: Portuguese, French, Another UN language

Job Functions

  1. Humanitarian and Emergency Response
  2. Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence

Minimum Experience

3 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Support planning, coordination and monitoring of DTM field activities in assigned areas
  • Organize rapid assessments, mobility tracking, site assessments, registration support and key informant interviews
  • Coordinate with local authorities, community leaders, service providers and partners to facilitate field access
  • Brief, accompany and support enumerators or field teams during data collection
  • Review, test and improve data collection tools, forms and field guidance materials
  • Collect, compile and verify information from authorities, community focal points, partners and affected populations
  • Provide regular updates on field access, progress, challenges, population movements, needs and observations

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Geography, Information Management, Statistics, Computer Science, International Relations, Public Administration or a related field with three years of relevant experience, or high school diploma with five years of relevant experience
  • Experience supporting field operations, data collection, assessments, community engagement, monitoring and evaluation or information management in humanitarian, emergency or development contexts
  • Experience compiling field information, preparing basic summaries, maintaining records and supporting operational updates or information products
  • Fluency in Spanish and English

Skills

Field OperationsDTM FieldworkData CollectionCommunity EngagementAssessment SupportEnumerator SupportField ReportingOperational MonitoringData Protection

Tools

Microsoft OfficeExcelKoboODKGPSGIS

Additional info

  • Initial contract duration until 31 December 2026
  • Offer is subject to funding confirmation
  • Vacancy is available only to local citizens or foreigners with right of residence and work in Venezuela
  • Duty travel is required for DTM field activities