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, the University of Sussex, and OCP Tanzania, is conducting a cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT).

The study evaluates 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 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, detail-oriented field enumerators to support face-to-face interviews with farmers and assist in high-quality data collection in accordance with research protocols.

Key responsibilities

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

Required qualifications and skills

• Minimum of a degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Agriculture, Statistics, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• A master’s degree is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience in collecting quantitative or qualitative data.
• Experience using tablets for data collection (KoboCollect or similar tools is highly preferred).
• In-depth 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, weekends where necessary).

Essential skills and traits

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify/report data quality issues or inconsistencies.
• High standards 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 enumerators and supervisors.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours as required by field schedules.
• Strong time management skills to meet data collection targets.
• Professionalism, punctuality, and respectful engagement with respondents, team members, and supervisors.

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

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify/report data quality issues or inconsistencies.
• High standards 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 enumerators and supervisors.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours as required by field schedules.
• Strong time management skills to meet data collection targets.
• Professionalism, punctuality, and respectful engagement with respondents, team members, and supervisors.

• Minimum of a degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Agriculture, Statistics, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• A master’s degree is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience in collecting quantitative or qualitative data.
• Experience using tablets for data collection (KoboCollect or similar tools is highly preferred).
• In-depth 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, weekends where necessary).