Position overview The 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).

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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.

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 in Mbeya, Njombe, and Iringa.

We are seeking motivated and experienced Field Supervisors to oversee enumerator teams, ensure high-quality data collection, and support the implementation of research protocols in the field. Supervisors will also conduct interviews when necessary and support additional surveys, including an agro-dealer survey.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in comprehensive training sessions on survey instruments, digital data collection tools (KoboToolbox), and research protocols.
• Supervise enumerator teams during fieldwork to ensure adherence to survey protocols and high standards of data quality.
• Conduct back-checks and spot-checks to verify data accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor enumerator performance using project performance dashboards and data quality checks, and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify and address data quality issues and support underperforming enumerators through coaching and guidance.
• Facilitate and oversee the agro-dealer survey, including coordination with agro-dealers and verification of collected data.
• Conduct household or plot-level interviews when required to support field teams.
• Provide daily field updates to the research team on progress, challenges, and data quality concerns.
• Ensure informed consent procedures and confidentiality standards are followed at all times.
• Support troubleshooting of field challenges and coordinate with the research team to ensure smooth data collection operations.

Skills and traits

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve data quality issues.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to supervise and support enumerator teams.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and foster a positive team environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with farmers, agro-dealers, and community members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure field targets are met.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to use tablets and digital data collection platforms such as KoboCollect or KoboToolbox.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to remote field locations when required.

Required qualifications and experience

• Minimum of a degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Agriculture, Statistics, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• A master’s degree will be an advantage.
• Experience supervising enumerators or managing field data collection teams.
• At least 3 years’ experience in collecting quantitative or qualitative data.
• In-depth skills in understanding community dynamics.
• Experience using tablets in data collection.
• Skilled in basic interviewing techniques and strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote areas and flexible hours (including weekends where necessary).

• Participate in comprehensive training sessions on survey instruments, digital data collection tools (KoboToolbox), and research protocols.
• Supervise enumerator teams during fieldwork to ensure adherence to survey protocols and high standards of data quality.
• Conduct back-checks and spot-checks to verify data accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor enumerator performance using project performance dashboards and data quality checks, and provide constructive feedback.
• Identify and address data quality issues and support underperforming enumerators through coaching and guidance.
• Facilitate and oversee the agro-dealer survey, including coordination with agro-dealers and verification of collected data.
• Conduct household or plot-level interviews when required to support field teams.
• Provide daily field updates to the research team on progress, challenges, and data quality concerns.
• Ensure informed consent procedures and confidentiality standards are followed at all times.
• Support troubleshooting of field challenges and coordinate with the research team to ensure smooth data collection operations.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve data quality issues.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to supervise and support enumerator teams.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and foster a positive team environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with farmers, agro-dealers, and community members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure field targets are met.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to use tablets and digital data collection platforms such as KoboCollect or KoboToolbox.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to remote field locations when required.

• Minimum of a degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Agriculture, Statistics, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• A master’s degree will be an advantage.
• Experience supervising enumerators or managing field data collection teams.
• At least 3 years’ experience in collecting quantitative or qualitative data.
• In-depth skills in understanding community dynamics.
• Experience using tablets in data collection.
• Skilled in basic interviewing techniques and strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote areas and flexible hours (including weekends where necessary).