Expression of Interest for Field Officers and Senior Field Officers in Kenya

Expression of Interest for Field Officers and Senior Field Officers in Kenya
Please note: This is an Expression of Interest (EOI), not an open vacancy. We review submissions on a rolling basis and keep suitable applications on file for upcoming survey rounds. If a suitable position opens, we will contact shortlisted candidates who meet the selection criteria. We are unable to respond to individual EOI inquiries.
About the Role:
PxD is building a pool of Field Officers and Senior Field Officers for agricultural research surveys in Kenya. Roles are project-based and will open as new survey rounds begin, ahead of upcoming growing seasons.
Typical Work Includes:
Listing surveys: identifying farmers who plan to grow target crops (for example, tomatoes or potatoes).
Baseline surveys: interviewing selected farmers.
Farmer recruitment: helping recruit lead farmers and other farmers in study villages.
Field Officers visit farmers, recruit them, and conduct interviews. Senior Field Officers lead teams of Field Officers and make sure all work follows the study protocol.
Where We Work:
Our current work is in Nyandarua, Laikipia, Kirinyaga, Machakos, Embu, Kajiado and Nakuru counties. Future studies may cover other counties in Kenya, so please tell us where you are based and where you are willing to work.
Key Responsibilities:
Field Officers
Visit study villages and work with village elders to identify farmers for the listing survey
Collect nominations of trusted farmers, then screen nominees in person against the selection criteria
Recruit lead farmers and other farmers following the agreed procedure
Explain the study, the time commitment, and what lead farmers are expected to do, clearly and honestly, including that the lead farmer role is unpaid
Conduct in-person listing and baseline interviews on a tablet using SurveyCTO, reading the consent script and recording each farmer's decision correctly
Collect GPS data for farmers' plots where required
Record all information accurately, on time and confidentially
Follow the study protocol closely and report any problems to your Senior Field Officer quickly
Attend trainings and regular check-ins
Senior Field Officers
Perform Field Officer tasks when needed
Guide and support Field Officers day-to-day and run regular check-ins
Track team progress against targets, such as farmers listed and surveys completed per village
Review records and submitted data for completeness and errors, and follow up with the team on data quality issues
Spot and report problems early, such as villages falling behind or protocol steps being skipped
Escalate issues and send regular updates to the Field Manager and Research team
Help train and coach Field Officers
What We're Looking For:
All candidates
Diploma in a relevant field
At least 1 year of field data collection experience, ideally in agricultural surveys, listing surveys, field observations, or similar community-level work with farmers
Skill with SurveyCTO or a similar digital data collection platform, including entering and submitting data on a smartphone or tablet
Close attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality data
Good organization and reporting skills
Good spoken and written English
Ability to speak the main local language of the study area (strongly preferred)
Willingness to travel to farms across multiple clusters
Good judgment, clear communication, and the confidence to give constructive feedback
Senior Field Officers (in addition to the above)
Experience managing a field team (required)
Terms of Engagement:
These roles do not include a per diem or accommodation allowance, but we cover work-related transport and communication costs. Candidates must be willing to work wherever they are posted on these terms, so applicants based in or near the study areas are encouraged to apply.
About Precision Development (PxD):
PxD is a rapidly scaling global nonprofit working with governments across Africa and Asia to close the last-mile gap in smallholder farming. We deliver evidence-based information and tools — from timely farming and weather guidance to climate-resilient inputs — that millions of farmers use to improve their lives. In the last 12 months alone, we reached over 60 million farmers at a cost of just $0.47 per farmer per year, with our flagship program in India delivering a benefit-cost ratio of 12:1–19:1.
Operating in Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, and beyond, the majority of our team is based in our program countries, working directly alongside government partners and farming communities toward our goal of improving the lives of 100 million farmers by 2030.
How to Submit an Expression of Interest:
Please visit the PxD website and use the online form to submit a CV, and brief responses to the screening questions.
In line with our values, we evaluate candidates on merit alone, without regard to gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, disability, caste, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We offer flexible working arrangements to support your wellbeing. Personal data provided is used for recruitment purposes only.

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