Enumerator - Field Data Collection- Busia at World Vegetable Center

• We are seeking motivated, detail-oriented enumerators to support field data collection activities across the counties. Enumerators will conduct face-to-face interviews with farmers, traders, aggregators, and retailers, collect physical measurements of vegetable consignments, and document transport and handling practices within selected production areas and markets.

Key Responsibilities

Enumerators will support multiple aspects of the field research and will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Participate in enumerator training sessions and pretest.
• Identify and locate selected survey respondents with the support of local contact person. Conduct structured interviews with farmers, aggregators, traders, wholesalers, retailers, and other value chain actors using digital survey tools.
• Assist with the experimental tracking of vegetable consignments along value chain routes, including recording transport modes, packaging types, handling practices, quality grades, temperature and weight of vegetable units.
• Complete market observation checklists documenting infrastructure conditions, handling practices, and postharvest management practices.
• Ensure accurate and complete recording of data while maintaining high-quality data collection standards. 
• Submit completed surveys and field reports daily to the field supervisor.
• Participate in daily debrief meetings to discuss field experiences, challenges, and data quality issues.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Statistics, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Prior experience working as a field enumerator, research assistant, or data collector in agricultural or development studies is highly desirable.
• Experience using digital data collection platforms such as KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, or similar mobile data tools.
• Possession of an android based device(Mobile phone/tablet)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with farmers, traders, and other community members.
• Good numerical and observational skills to support measurement and recording of quantities and quality grading.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili, with ability to communicate in local languages spoken in the study areas.
• Willingness to travel and work in rural and market environments within Busia county.
• Ability to work independently and meet daily data collection targets.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality data collection.
• Experience with agricultural value chains, postharvest studies, or food systems research will be an added advantage.
• We require locals from the counties as accommodation costs will not be covered by the organization