The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is seeking motivated, detail-oriented enumerators to support field data collection activities in Kakamega. 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 pretests.
Identify and locate selected survey respondents with the support of a 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.
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
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 the ability to communicate in local languages spoken in the study areas.
Willingness to travel and work in rural and market environments within Kakamega 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 is an added advantage.
Applicants must be locals from the county as accommodation costs will not be covered by the organization.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Short cover letter explaining relevant experience
Contact details for at least two referees
Applications should be sent via email to: associatedirectorafrica@worldveg.org
Subject line: Application - Enumerator for Postharvest Loss Study
Application deadline: March 13, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV, a short cover letter explaining relevant experience, and contact details for at least two referees via email to: associatedirectorafrica@worldveg.org. Ensure the subject line is: Application - Enumerator for Postharvest Loss Study. The deadline for application is March 13, 2026.
