Data Collection Enumerators (Multiple Posts) at the Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK)
The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) in partnership with Moshi Cooperative University, Tanzania, is conducting a research study on strengthening producer organisations (Agricultural cooperatives, CBOs and SHGs) in Kenya and Tanzania. The study is supported by Hand in Hand International (HiHI) and aims to generate data that will enable Hand in Hand Eastern Africa to design and test approaches of supporting institutions (SHGs, CBOs, and cooperatives) that create an enabling environment for entrepreneurs.
As part of this study, we are seeking qualified and
motivated enumerators to support data collection activities in the Mt. Kenya Region, specifically Embu, Kirinyaga,
Meru, Murang’a, Nyeri, Kiambu (Thika), and Tharaka Nithi, Counties.
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a
Bachelor’s degree in Cooperative Business, Community Development, Disaster
Risk Management, Sustainable Development or related disciplines from The
Co-operative University of Kenya.
- Be
resident of one of the study counties.
- Possess
either a smart phone or a tablet.
- Be
fluent in the dominant language spoken in the study area.
- Be
available for the entire training and data collection period.
- Having
served as an enumerator before will be an added advantage.
Assignment Period
For successful applicants, enumerator training will be
conducted in second week of June 2026, and thereafter data collection will commence.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit:
- Application
Letter.
- Copy
of Degree Certificate or Letter of Completion.
- Academic
Transcripts.
- Copy
of National Identification Card.
- Current
Curriculum Vitae.
Applications should be addressed to: The Principal
Investigator, PO Strengthening Project, and emailed to: d.anyona@cuk.ac.ke and copied
to directordri@cuk.ac.ke by
5pm on or before 1st June 2026.
INTERNSHIP POSITIONS
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITIONS
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Be
unemployed Kenyan graduates from recognized training institutions,
- Must
have completed degree/diploma programmes and have not been exposed to work
experience related to their area of study;
- Be
graduates of degree/diploma programmes for whom internship is a
requirement for registration by their respective professional bodies;
- Should
not have retired or exited from formal employment, and Has never benefited
from a similar programme.
Human Resource Intern-CUK/HR/INT/5/25 (3)
Qualification:
Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management from a
recognized or accredited Institution.
Duties and responsibilities
- In
liaison with the Principal Human Resource Manager:
- Handling
routine correspondences in the department;
- Updating
staff data on the internal Human Resource Management System,
- Processing
staff appraisal and staff leave;
- Providing
secretariat services to various university committees.
- Organizing
staff training sessions and activities
- Summarizing
applications for shortlisting and interviews,
- Confirming
vacancy positions against the approved establishment;
- Drafting
internal and external adverts for staff;
- Monitoring
staff performance and attendance;
- Enforcement
of disciplinary procedures.
ICT Intern-CUK/ICT/INT/5/25(1)
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s
Degree/Diploma in IT or a related field fram a recognized or accredited
Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Work
closely with the applications team, network team, and technical team
towards effective user support in the University,
- Perform
routine maintenance of IT resources both software and hardware in the
assigned departments/sections including software and hardware upgrades;
- Assess
user needs and train them to be better able to respond to their user
environment)
- Implement
security measures on data, software applications and hardware at the user
workstations and sections,
- Train
users on appropriate security measures for the protection of data and
information, its privacy and confidentiality.
Library Assistant Intern-CUK/LIB. ASSIST/INT/5/25 (1)
Qualification:
- Bachelors
degree in Library and Information Studies or a related field from a
recognized or accredited institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Check
out materials, issue library cards, and assess fees and fines
- Check-in
and distribute materials, and shelve them
- Help
patrons find materials, use computers, and participate in programs
- Prepare
and maintain reports, records, and files
- Manage
the storage of materials and back files
- Assist
with the daily upkeep of the library
- Manage
the service desk when a supervisor or senior staff member is not present.
Intern Legal Services – CUK/LS/INT/5/25 (1)
Qualification:
- Bachelors
Degree in Law or a related field from a recognized or accredited
Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Managing
cases on behalf of the university, including preparing briefs, preparing
witnesses, and attending court;
- Preparing
legal opinions and reports, researching statutes and rulings, and
collecting data for legal research;
- Preparing
draft policy papers, ensuring compliance with relevant statutes and
regulations, and promoting compliance with the Universities Act;
- Maintaining
an efficient record management system, including filing, updating
registers, and digital archiving; and
- Conducting
legal awareness and education for staff.
Records Management Intern-CUK/RM/INT/5/25 (4)
Qualification:
- Higher
Diploma/Diploma in Records Management or Diploma in Business Information
Technology or a related field from a recognized or accredited Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Security
of files and documents;
- Renewing
file covers;
- Ensuring
proper handling of documents;
- Pending
correspondence and bring-ups;
- Receiving
and dispatching letters;
- Maintaining
related registers; and
- Preparing
disposal schedules and disposing of closed files in accordance with
relevant Government Regulations.
Secretary/ Office Administrator Intern –
CUK/SEC/ADMN/INT/5/25 (1)
Qualification:
Bachelors degree/Higher Diploma/Diploma in secretorial
studies or a related field from a recognized or accredited Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Acting
as a receptionist and meeting and greeting clients;
- Answering
all calls, taking messages and handling correspondence;
- Liaising
with relevant organizations and clients as required;
- Typing,
filing, maintaining diaries and collating reports;
- Organizing
and servicing meetings (producing and taking minutes);
- Managing
databases, and
- Supervising
subordinate staff.
Marketing Intern-CUK/MRKT/INT/5/25 (1)
Qualification:
- Bachelors
Degree in Marketing or a related field from a recognized or accredited
Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist
in Formulation and execution of marketing plans in liaison with Incharge
Marketing through marketing activations;
- Assist
in the timely development, processing and dispatch of marketing materials
such as brochures, flyers, posters and cords to the user units,
- Assist
in the generation of live leads and make follow-ups to be able to convert
them into business;
- Assist
in the evaluation of marketing activities to measure their effectiveness;
- Assist
in the coordination of internal marketing activity schedules to avoid
overlap andnensure proper planning and facilitation; vi. Assist in the
preparation of monthly marketing reports on all marketing activities that
have been implemented and keep records of the same,
- Assist
in the development and implementation of plans aimed at strengthening
relationships with the media organizations to ensure the most effective
messaging and positioning of the CUK Brand:
- Assist
in undertaking marketing activities using digital platforms such as
websites, Facebook, twitter, Linkedin, Instagram, and Google ads and
provide social media performance monitoring reparts to enhance planning
for future-marketing activities.
Graphics Design Intern-CUK/GD/INT/5/25 (1)
Qualification:
- Diploma
in Graphic Design or a related field from a recognized or accredited
Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist
in developing creative graphic designs for print and online media. This
will include, direct mail-shots, social media graphics, posters, flyers,
brochures and other marketing and communication materials as needed;
- Receive
and execute briefs (both internal and external) ensuring high-quality
creatives within the expected timelines;
- Effective
manage work-flow to meet design deadlines for all creatives required;
- Manage
resources within the section effectively;
- Constant
research of various design concepts to ensure fresh and innovative
creatives for all
- marketing
and communications needs;
- Participate
in the development of a media/photo library to service all creatives both
internal and external;
- Archive
and backup all creatives effectively and promptly; and
- Ensure
that a daily log of incoming and executed design jobs is well-kept.
Communication Intern – CUK/COMM/INT/5/25(1)
Qualification:
- Bachelors
Degree in communication or a related field from a recognized or accredited
Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Documenting
and capturing activities and achievements and showing the impact of the
activities through photography,
- Assisting
in editing, formatting, and proofreading documents,
- Assisting
in organizing and branding events and activities,
- Assisting
in packaging information for social media accounts.
- Participating
in activities organized by the University and writing articles for
dissemination;
- Maintaining
a gallery of images (photos/graphics).
Data Officer/ Administrative Assistant Intern –
CUK/DO/ADMIN.ASSIST/INT/5/25 (1)
Qualification:
- Bachelors
Degree in Information Technology/Statistics/Social Science or a related
field from a recognized or accredited Institution.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Oversee
the University’s main data systems including the MIS, assessment tracking
systems, and reporting dashboards;
- Ensure
valid, accurate, and complete data is entered into these systems in a
timely manner;
- Perform
daily, weekly, and monthly checks on the data integrity;
- Develop
and document data policies, procedures, standards, and data dictionary;
- Continuously
improve data processes and systems;
- Produce
detailed data reports and analysis for the UMB;
- Assist
Schools and departments in building their capacity to extract and analyze
data;
- Advise
the UMB on interpreting data reports to inform decision making;
- Provide
training to staff on using University data systems and understanding
reports;
- Respond
to staff queries regarding data access, interpretation, quality, etc.;
- Work
with IT team on user access, rights and integration of data systems;
- Support
departments in creating customized Excel/Google sheet mark sheets, reports
and dashboards to analyze subject-specific data;
- Ensure
CUK data practices comply with all relevant regulations and policies
around data protection, privacy, retention, etc.;
- Submit
timely returns and required data files to the, for internal use and for
other external bodies (CUE, KUCCPS, TVETA, KNQA, MOE etc) as requested;
- Participate
in relevant professional development on data and reporting best practices;
- Work
constructively with stakeholders across the CUK to promote the value of
high-quality, ethical data use;
- Stay
updated on technological advancements in education data systems;
- At
appropriate times, support the exams officer, school timetabler and other
members of the school’s admin team;
- Perform
any other duties related to the role.
How to Apply
- Interested
applicants should submit:
- Personal
accident insurance cover lasting at least six (6) months;
- Copy
of PIN certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
- Proof
of medical insurance cover from National Hospital Insurance cover (NHIF)
or any other reputable medical insurance firm.
- All
applicants must fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution
on Leadership and Integrity;
- Interested
applicants to download and fill in a prescribed application form from the
University Website www.cuk.ac.ke;
- Submit
two (2) hard copies of the letter of application, certificates, National
Identity Card/passport, testimonials, and updated curriculum vitae to
include full details of education, name, and addresses of three referees
and duly filled application forms;
- Clearly
indicate the position and the reference number on the application letter
and on the envelop which should be addressed to:
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Finance, Planning &
Administration
The Co-operative University of Kenya
P.O. Box 24814-00502
Karen-Kenya.
All applications must be received by 3rd June, 2025 at 12.00
noon. Applications received later than this period will not be considered.
Note 1: The Co-operative University of Kenya is an Equal
opportunity employer; Female applicants, persons with disabilities and those
from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
Note 2: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.