Job Vacancy: IOM Seeks Data Processor

Trinidad and Tobago, historically, has encountered varying flows of Venezuelan migrants. Over the last 4 years however, the Venezuelan population has increased significantly not only in this country but in the wider Caribbean and Latin America. Trinidad and Tobago in particular, has experienced an unprecedented increase due to its geographical proximity to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. This, sudden surge in numbers has raised concern among state agencies, NGO’s and the general population.

Although not traditionally categorized as a source country for mass movement of migrants, a combination of internal events in Venezuela has recently changed this reality. With a mandate to promote orderly and safe migration based on the respect for migrants’ rights, this phenomenon is of special interest to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Accordingly, IOM launched a study geared towards monitoring the presence of Venezuelan migrants in Trinidad and Tobago in September 2018. Moreover, it employs the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) as a data collection tool to characterize the migrant population and gather information on their mobility towards and within Trinidad and Tobago. This information would provide a better understanding of the routes explored, motivations for travel and challenges faced during their journey, all of which are necessary to inform decision-making among policy makers.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the DTM Consultant and overall supervision of the Head of Office, the Data Processor will be responsible for the management of survey data/databases, data verification and processing, as well as preliminary data analysis.

Applications are to be sent to cskeete@iom.int by 11th October 2023.

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