20 Job Vacancies At SUA AB-Consult UJALA RCT – March 2026
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the available positions and application requirements before submitting their applications within the specified deadline.
Job title Field Supervisor (5 posts)
Position type Short-term contract
Duration Two months (expected: 18th March – 22nd May 2026)
Location Mbeya, Njombe, and Iringa regions, Tanzania
Languages Swahili and English
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).
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).
Job title Enumerator (15 posts)
Position type Short-term contract
Duration Two months (expected: 18th March – 22nd May 2026)
Location Mbeya, Njombe, and Iringa regions, Tanzania
Language requirements 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, 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.
Application process All qualified and interested candidates should email an updated, detailed CV to [email protected] by the close of business on 14th March 2026.
- Email subject: UJALA RCT SURVEY
- In the email body, 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.
