The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is seeking motivated, detail-oriented enumerators to support field data collection activities for a postharvest food loss assessment study. Enumerators will be responsible for conducting face-to-face interviews with various value chain actors, including farmers, traders, aggregators, and retailers. The role involves collecting physical measurements of vegetable consignments and documenting transport and handling practices within selected production areas and markets in Bungoma.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in enumerator training sessions and survey pretests.
Identify and locate selected survey respondents with the support of local contact persons.
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, and quality grades.
Record temperature and weight of vegetable units accurately.
Ensure accurate and complete recording of data while maintaining high-quality 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.
Requirements and Qualifications
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.
Must possess an Android-based device (mobile phone or tablet) suitable for data collection.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with 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 Bungoma.
Willingness to travel and work in rural and market environments within Bungoma County.
Ability to work independently and meet daily data collection targets.
Experience with agricultural value chains, postharvest studies, or food systems research is an added advantage.
Applicants must be locals from Bungoma County as accommodation costs will not be provided.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents via email to associatedirectorafrica@worldveg.org:
An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
A short cover letter explaining relevant experience.
Contact details for at least two referees.
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 the following documents via email to associatedirectorafrica@worldveg.org:
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Short cover letter explaining relevant experience
Contact details for at least two referees
Subject line: Application - Enumerator for Postharvest Loss Study
Application deadline: March 13, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
