IOM: ​​Field Assistant DTM​ – Caracas

Job Summary

Apply by: 21/07/2026
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Venezuela, and the direct supervision of the Senior Information Management Associate DTM, DTM Coordinator or designated supervisor, the Field Assistant DTM will support the implementation of field-level Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) activities related to the Venezuela Earthquake response.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the planning, coordination and monitoring of DTM field activities in assigned areas of operation, in line with agreed workplans and guidance from the supervisor.
2. Assist in organizing field data collection activities, including rapid assessments, mobility tracking, site or location assessments, registration support, key informant interviews and other DTM-related exercises.
3. Support coordination with local authorities, community leaders, service providers, partners and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate access, permissions and implementation of DTM activities.
4. Brief, accompany and support enumerators or field teams during data collection, including by clarifying tools, monitoring progress and reporting operational issues to the supervisor.
5. Contribute to the review, testing and improvement of data collection tools, forms and field guidance materials, ensuring that they are practical and clearly understood by field teams.
6. Collect, compile and verify information from local authorities, community focal points, partners and affected populations, following DTM methodologies and data protection principles.
7. Provide regular updates to the supervisor on implementation status, field access, progress, challenges, irregularities, population movements, priority needs and other relevant observations from the field.
8. Support the preparation of field summaries, meeting notes, operational updates and inputs for DTM reports, dashboards, maps or other information products.
9. Maintain organized records of field visits, contact lists, forms, attendance sheets, operational notes and other relevant documentation, ensuring confidentiality and secure handling of information.
10. Undertake duty travel to support DTM field activities, as required and in accordance with security and operational guidance.
11. Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Geography, Information Management, Statistics, Computer Science, International Relations, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience; or,
• High School diploma with five years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience supporting field operations, data collection, assessments, community engagement, monitoring and evaluation or information management activities in humanitarian, emergency or development contexts.
• Experience with DTM activities, rapid needs assessments, mobility tracking, location assessments, registration support, key informant interviews or similar data collection exercises is an advantage.
• Experience working with or supporting enumerators, field teams, community focal points, local authorities or partner organizations is an advantage.
• Experience compiling field information, preparing basic summaries, maintaining records and supporting operational updates or information products.
• Experience working in natural disaster, displacement, migration or other crisis-affected contexts is an advantage.

Skills

• Ability to organize field activities, follow workplans, communicate clearly with teams and report progress, challenges and field observations in a timely manner.
• Basic understanding of DTM, humanitarian assessments, data collection methods, responsible use of data and confidentiality principles.
• Ability to support enumerators and field teams during data collection, including by explaining tools, identifying issues and escalating questions to the supervisor.
• Good command of Microsoft Office and Excel; knowledge of Kobo/ODK, mobile data collection tools, GPS, GIS or other data tools is an advantage.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

REQUIRED: For this position, fluency in Spanish and English is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE: Working knowledge of Portuguese, French or another UN official language is an advantage.

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 Level 1

• 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 only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.

This vacancy is only available for local citizens or foreigners with right of residence and right to work in the country.

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