Research Team leader

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Supervise and be responsible of the team of enumerators.

2. Ensure the timely implementation of data collection needed for research projects conducted at mission level.in geographical area covered by the team: Baghdad and Central of Iraq

3. Ensure methodologically correct implementation of qualitative research in geographical areas covered by the team: Baghdad and Central of Iraq

4. Contribute to qualitative and quantitative data collection exercises, including conducting data collection in the field.

5. Liaise with IOM sub-offices, local and national authorities to ensure access and logistics are timely put in place for conduction of data collection in Baghdad and Central of Iraq

6. Ensure the enumerators routinely contact and track longitudinal study (LS) families according to the plan and follow up of LS families and their moves to different locations.

7. Actively contribute to the drafting and revision of data collection tools and sample selection, based on the research criteria and on knowledge of the areas and population groups under study

8. Participate and actively contribute to data review workshop, inputting field knowledge into the data analysis

9. Contribute to the analysis and presentation of findings during data review workshops and research dissemination events

10. Have a thorough understanding of different methodologies for data collection (i.e., quantitative household interviews and qualitative in-depth interviews and focus groups)

11. Be responsible of the logistic of data collection during repeat rounds of field work, ensuring materials and resources are in place for the successful completion of required interviews; timely inform the administration on logistical needs (material, transportation, security etc.).

12. Collect and review the data collected in the forms after fieldwork.

13. Be responsible for the completion of the required interviews and for the quality of the information collected. Ensure that the quality of data collected is met and in line with the Survey guidelines and requirements.

14. Train the staff under his/ her supervision in the field on code of conduct and guarantee good behavior of agents on the sites.

15. Ensure that the staff is on time and well prepared/ informed and equipped for the operations

16. Supervise the attendance list and the payroll preparation of his/her team submit to the Survey Coordinator.

17. Keep an expand network of key informants including community leaders, governmental officials, local authorities, CSO representatives, tribal leaders, and security representatives.

18. Liaise with other IOM offices to conduct fieldwork in different locations in Iraq

19. Liaise with security officers DSS and Iraqi forces and be aware and alert to the security situation of survey areas.

20. Other related duties as may be assigned.