The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) is recruiting Data Collection Enumerators across 8 counties in Kenya for a research project under its PO Strengthening Project. This is a short-term field opportunity open exclusively to CUK graduates residing in the target study counties.
Deadline: June 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM Locations: Embu, Kirinyaga, Meru, Murang’a, Nyeri, Kiambu, Thika, Tharaka Nithi Training: Second week of June 2026 Type: Short-term Contract
About Co-operative University of Kenya
The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) is a state-owned university established by the Government of Kenya under the Universities Act 2012. Located in Karen, approximately 20km from Nairobi City Centre, CUK is dedicated to providing quality education and conducting impactful research in cooperative business, community development, and sustainable development.
About the Role
The Data Collection Enumerators will support field data collection for CUK’s PO Strengthening Project across eight target counties. Successful applicants will first undergo enumerator training in the second week of June 2026 before commencing data collection activities in their respective counties.
Requirements
All 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 a resident of one of the study counties (Embu, Kirinyaga, Meru, Murang’a, Nyeri, Kiambu, Thika, or Tharaka Nithi)
- Possess either a smartphone or a tablet for digital data collection
- Be fluent in the dominant language spoken in the study area
- Be available for the entire training and data collection period
- Having previously served as an enumerator is an added advantage
Available Positions by County
- Data Collection Enumerator – Embu
- Data Collection Enumerator – Kirinyaga
- Data Collection Enumerator – Meru
- Data Collection Enumerator – Murang’a
- Data Collection Enumerator – Nyeri
- Data Collection Enumerator – Kiambu
- Data Collection Enumerator – Thika
- Data Collection Enumerator – Tharaka Nithi
How to Apply
Submit the following documents as one email to d.anyona@cuk.ac.ke and copy directordri@cuk.ac.ke by June 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM:
- Application Letter
- Copy of Degree Certificate or Letter of Completion
- Academic Transcripts
- Copy of National Identification Card
- Current Curriculum Vitae
Addressed to: The Principal Investigator, PO Strengthening Project, Co-operative University of Kenya
