Enumerators NGO Job AKF

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About the Role

Aga Khan Foundation is recruiting Enumerators for the STRIDES Baseline Study in Kilifi. This is a full-time position based in Kilifi County, running from May through June 2026. The role involves administering household surveys and collecting qualitative data to support a health research initiative in the region. Enumerators will work under supervision to gather accurate, ethically-sound data from selected communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate fully in all training sessions and tool piloting activities prior to the start of fieldwork to ensure competency in data collection protocols.
• Administer household surveys using mobile devices and contribute to qualitative data collection through focus group discussions and key informant interviews, all under supervision.
• Secure informed consent from all participants, protect respondent confidentiality, and follow Aga Khan Foundation’s safeguarding and ethical research standards without exception.
• Plan fieldwork each day by identifying target villages and survey sites, ensuring all assigned locations are visited and sampled within the daily schedule.
• Record survey responses accurately on digital platforms, complete fieldwork logs daily, and report any operational challenges or issues encountered in the field immediately.
• Handle all project equipment responsibly, maintain proper equipment condition throughout fieldwork, and return all materials on the completion date.
• Contribute feedback on the usability of data collection tools and share observations about field-level challenges to support quality improvements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum diploma qualification in social sciences, public health, statistics, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience conducting fieldwork for surveys or research studies, particularly on gender, health, or sexual and reproductive health topics in Kilifi County.
• Working knowledge of digital data collection platforms such as ODK (Open Data Kit) or KoboToolbox.
• Fluent in both English and Kiswahili; ability to speak local dialects is a distinct advantage.
• Strong interpersonal abilities and demonstrated cultural sensitivity when engaging with diverse community members.
• Clear commitment to ethical research principles and safeguarding practices.
• Valid certificate of good conduct.

What To Expect

• Intensive one-day training and pilot testing before fieldwork begins to ensure you are fully prepared.
• Structured daily fieldwork with clear site assignments, mobile-based data entry, and daily supervision checks.
• A compact two-week data collection period with daily reporting requirements and immediate feedback on data quality.
• This Enumerators – STRIDES Baseline Study at Aga Khan Foundation position in Kilifi is open to qualified candidates. Click Apply below to submit your application.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following:

Role-based training

• Updated CV.
• Brief cover letter highlighting relevant experience, clearly indicating whether you are applying for the Quantitative or Qualitative enumerator role as well as your current location and specific sub-county for which you are applying.
• Copies of academic certificates. Transcripts are not accepted.
• Valid certificate of good conduct
• Contact details of three referees.
• Any previous engagement you have had within the sector (e.g., past surveys, community mobilization, training sessions)

Submit applications to akfkenya.procurement@akdn.org by 22nd May 2026 with the subject line: STRIDES Enumerator Application – [specify whether Quantitative or Qualitative]

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