Company: Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Location: Various Counties
Job Type: Contract
Apply Before: 2026-09-07
Job Description
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
Evaluation for Regenerative Agriculture Through The
Development of The Pulses Value Chain (AGRA- RPP) Project
VACANT POSITIONS:
Field Officers
(30 Positions)
REPORTING TO:
Field Manager
START DATE:
September 2026
LOCATION:
Embu, Kitui, Makueni, Tharaka Nithi
DURATION:
1 Month
DEADLINE:
Rolling Base
ELIGIBILITY:
Position open to candidates authorized to work in the country only
About Innovations for Poverty Action:
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems. In close partnership with decision makers — the policymakers, practitioners, investors, and donors working with the poor around the world — IPA designs and evaluates potential solutions to poverty problems using randomized evaluations, the most rigorous evaluation method available. We also mobilize and support these decision makers to use these solutions to build better programs and policies at scale.
About the Project:
The Regenerative Agriculture through the development of the pulses value chain project aims to enhance extension services through a sustainable village-based advisers (VBA) business model, increase the application of climate-smart agricultural technologies and practices, and increase knowledge and awareness of regenerative agricultural practices among farmers and stakeholders. The project will target farmers and private sector-led extension/VBAs in Embu, Tharaka- Nithi, Makueni, and Kitui where the project is being implemented.
About the Position:
The Field Officer under the general supervision of the Senior Field Officer and within the limits of Innovations for Poverty Action-Kenya policies will primarily be responsible for the collection of high-quality data. Below is a list of some of the general duties and responsibilities of the Field Officer to be carried out as needed according to the determination of the Senior Field Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
Administer surveys to farmers at the household level using SurveyCTO.
Visiting and tracking survey respondents to administer the survey tools.
Diligent completion of checklists and other means of monitoring data.
Assist in organizing materials in readiness for fieldwork and for data processing and organizing data collected from the field and ensuring safety of these materials.
Providing feedback during debriefs on data collection activities and survey instruments that will inform and monitor improvements in project operations.
Ensure data integrity is always maintained and minimize errors in survey administration.
Other duties related to project implementation and administrative tasks as needed.
Qualification and Experience
Diploma in social sciences, public policy, or related fields.
At least 1 year of field research experience.
Previous experience collecting data using SurveyCTO in-person and over phone.
Demonstrated experience in tracking respondents.
Adept in survey translation with great communication skills.
Flexible, self-motivated and able to work efficiently under minimal supervision.
Desired
Candidates who are from or are comfortable working in Embu, Kitui, Makueni, Tharaka Nithi Counties are strongly preferred. (No accommodation offered)
Conversant with the local languages: Kamba, Kikuyu, Embu, Tharaka, Meru
How to Apply
Please
CLICK HERE
to apply online.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications will be reviewed on a Rolling basis.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the Field Officer – AGRA Project. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA. Please contact us at jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org if you have any questions or concerns.
How to Apply
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Source: JobsInKenya