Vacancy Announcement: Enumerators (15 Posts)

Job Title: Enumerator

Position Type: Short-term Contract

Duration: Two Months (Expected: 18 March – 22 May 2026)

Location: Mbeya, Njombe, and Iringa Regions, Tanzania

Languages Required: Swahili and English

Organization and Project Overview

AB-Consult at the College of Economics and Business Studies (CoEBS), Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Sussex, and OCP Tanzania, is conducting a cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT).

The study aims to evaluate the impact of customized fertilizer recommendations based on plot-level soil testing on smallholder farmer investment, yields, profitability, and learning in selected villages in Tanzania.

Field activities will include administering structured household and plot-level survey questionnaires, conducting follow-up data checks, and collecting data on fertilizer use, input markets, and agro-dealer stock availability.

Position Summary

We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented Field Enumerators to support face-to-face interviews with farmers and assist in high-quality data collection in accordance with established research protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in comprehensive training sessions on survey instruments, digital data collection tools (KoboToolbox), and survey protocols.
Pre-test survey instruments and incorporate feedback to improve research tools.
Explain research objectives, obtain informed consent, and ensure participant confidentiality.
Guide respondents through structured household and plot-level surveys.
Accurately record data using mobile tablets or smartphones.
Maintain high data quality standards to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Provide daily reports to the Field Supervisor on progress and challenges encountered.
Assist in collecting participant feedback or suggestions when required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Agriculture, Statistics, or a related field from a recognized institution.
A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
At least 2 years of experience in collecting quantitative or qualitative data.
Experience using tablets for data collection (KoboCollect or similar tools preferred).
Strong understanding of community dynamics.
Skilled in basic interviewing techniques with strong attention to detail.
Willingness to travel and work in remote areas, including flexible hours (early mornings and weekends where necessary).

Essential Skills and Traits

Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and report data quality issues or inconsistencies.
High levels of integrity and honesty in recording and reporting data.
Strong communication skills to clearly explain survey questions and collect information objectively and sensitively.
Ability to work effectively in a team and coordinate with supervisors and fellow enumerators.
Flexibility to work outside standard hours as required by field schedules.
Strong time management skills to meet data collection targets.
High standards of professionalism, punctuality, and respectful engagement with respondents and team members.

Application Process

All qualified and interested candidates should email an updated and detailed CV to:

📧 cmagomba@sua.ac.tz

Application Deadline

14 March 2026 (Close of Business)

Important Instructions

The email subject line must be: “UJALA RCT SURVEY”
In the email body, clearly indicate whether you wish to be considered for the Enumerator position only or if you would also like to be considered for a Supervisor role.

To apply for this job email your details to cmagomba@sua.ac.tz

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