Field Enumerators - Cocoa Nibs Value Chain Study at Welcome2Africa International

Welcome2Africa International is a trade and investment facilitation organization dedicated to advancing Africa’s non-oil sectors including agriculture, renewable energy, solid minerals, and maritime. Through strategic partnerships, research, and market linkages, W2A creates opportunities for sustainable development and inclusive growth across the continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Enumerator - Cocoa Nibs Value Chain Study

Locations: Abuja and Niger Delta Region (Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers)
Employment Type: Contract
Position Type: Short-Term (Approximately 3 Weeks)
Project Title: Cocoa Nibs Value Chain Research & Market Analysis
Start Date: Immediate

About the Project

• Welcome2Africa International (W2A), is conducting a rapid Cocoa Nibs Value Chain Research & Market Analysis across the Niger Delta region.
• The study aims to provide insights into the structure, players, and opportunities within the cocoa nibs market, profiling farmers, cooperatives, aggregators, and processors to inform future interventions, investment facilitation, and value chain development.
• To support this exercise, W2A seeks Field Enumerators who will play a critical role in gathering accurate, reliable, and verifiable data from the field.

Role Summary

• The Field Enumerators will be responsible for conducting structured field interviews, collecting and verifying data using mobile survey tools (Zoho Survey), capturing GPS coordinates, and submitting daily progress updates.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail, integrity, and familiarity with mobile data collection tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured interviews with cocoa farmers, cooperatives, and aggregators using Zoho Survey.
• Collect and upload accurate GPS coordinates and geo-tagged photos of farms, facilities, and post-harvest areas.
• Follow data ethics standards and maintain confidentiality of respondents’ information.
• Participate actively in training sessions prior to field deployment.
• Represent W2A professionally when engaging with local communities, cooperatives, and farmers.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and quality of all data collected.
• Maintain daily communication and submit field progress reports to the project supervisor via WhatsApp.

Engagement Terms

• Duration: Approximately 3 weeks.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a brief interview and tool competency test.
• Successful candidates must be ready to commence fieldwork immediately after training.
• Enumerators will undergo a mandatory onboarding and tool training session prior to deployment.
• Performance will be monitored daily to ensure accuracy and timeliness of submissions.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an OND, HND, B.Sc. Degree, or Corp Members, in any discipline with 0-3 years experience.
• Prior field data collection experience is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English). Local dialect is an added advantage
• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Must be available for immediate deployment.
• Must own a smartphone (Android preferred) with internet and GPS functionality.
• Familiarity with Zoho, KoBo, or other mobile survey tools is a plus.
• Must reside within the Niger-Delta states

Remuneration and Benefits

• Competitive and commensurate with the nature and duration of the assignment.
• Opportunity to work with a leading investment facilitation organization and gain experience in agricultural value chain research.
• Access to capacity-building sessions and potential inclusion in W2A’s future project database for enumerator roles.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified  candidates should send their CV, a brief Cover Note stating their State, and LGA of residence to: [email protected] using “Field Enumerator – Cocoa Nibs Value Chain Study (Your State)” to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline 12th October, 2025.