Enumerators (Multiple Posts) at International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)
Enumerator
Background
The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR)
is a leading international non-governmental organization dedicated to
empowering rural communities through innovative, participatory development
initiatives. IIRR’s main programme focus is on sustainable agriculture, rural
enterprise development, financial inclusion, and gender equity. Our holistic
approach to development is delivered through capacity building, research, and
partnerships. Established in 1960, IIRR has worked across Africa, Asia, and
Latin America, providing platforms for articulating local needs, sharing
expertise, and promoting best practices in rural innovation and inclusive
growth.IIRR’s mission is to enable rural communities to achieve sustainable
livelihoods and social justice, while our vision is “an equitable world in
which rural people achieve their full potential, living a life of dignity and
self-reliance in harmony with the environment. ” As an institution that adopts
capacity development as its core approach, one of the ways IIRR contributes to
strengthening local ecosystems is by nurturing skilled facilitators and
researchers for youth-led enterprises. It is against this background that IIRR
seeks to conduct a Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for the EASETRADE MSME
Digital Infrastructure Lending Project. The successful candidates will work
under the supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer and
designated field supervisors.
The assignment will involve:
-
Identifying and engaging young entrepreneurs (aged 18-35) in rural and
peri-urban areas, particularly in horticulture and value chain sectors.
- Administering
surveys and conducting key informant interviews (KIIs) to assess
knowledge, skills, attitudes, barriers, and training preferences in
enterprise management, financial literacy, digital platforms, and market
access.
- Entering
data on mobile devices using digital tools (e.g., ODK) and transmitting to
IIRR servers for real-time aggregation.
- Transcribing
the KIIs and submitting clear KII transcripts using the specified
structure.
- Liaising
with supervisors to verify data accuracy, resolve ambiguities, and ensure
completeness and consistency.
Skills and qualifications
At least a diploma in any discipline or about to complete
their studies.
- Relevant
work experience in research, rural development, youth entrepreneurship, or
financial inclusion sectors.
- Good
understanding of training needs assessment methodologies and data
collection.
- Proficiency
with mobile data collection tools (e.g., kobocollect).
- Strong
analytical and report writing skills.
- Willingness
to travel and work extended periods in rural/peri-urban field sites,
collaborate with partners (e.g., fintechs, financial institutions), and
interact effectively with young entrepreneurs and stakeholders.
- Ability
to deliver against strict reporting deadlines in a fast-changing
environment.
- Demonstrated
ability to interact and engage with youth groups, women-led enterprises,
government actors, and private sector players.
- A
resident of either Kiambu, Meru, Nakuru, or Nyeri counties with sound
understanding of the county’s geography, culture, and business
environment.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
- Application
letter (1 page maximum)
- Curriculum
vitae with details of at least 2 referees who are familiar with the
candidate’s work
- Deadline:
15th October 2025
- Email:
admin@iirr.org
- Subject
Line: Application for Enumerator Position
IIRR is an equal opportunity employer.