
Field Assistant DTM
Category | Grade:General | UGDeadline:22 Jul 2026Job ID:22088Posted on:15 Jul 2026
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
- Humanitarian and Emergency Response
- 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