Call for Enumerators to tag trees in Kitui and Baringo Counties, Kenya

CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a

Call for Enumerators to tag trees in Kitui and Baringo Counties, Kenya

Overview

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) are coordinating the implementation of the project Restoring Trees and Livelihoods in Kenya Project alongside their partners Self-Help Africa (SHA) and Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International. The pilot project, ‘Restoring Trees and Livelihoods in Kenya,’ aims to restore 32,500 hectares of land, enhance ecosystem services, improve the livelihoods of 30,000 households, and increase carbon storage in the landscape. This will be achieved by the adoption of evergreening practices such as agroforestry, which includes the planting and managing of 2,103,143 trees. This initiative is projected to sequester 1,294,264 tonnes of CO2 equivalent, which will be converted into certified carbon credits, contributing to global efforts to combat climate change. ICRAF is therefore seeking to recruit enumerators to tag planted trees and count trees managed by farmers in selected villages in Kitui and Baringo during 2022 and 2023 as part of the project.

Duties and responsibilities

The enumerators’ main responsibility is to tag trees using tablets. Specific activities will include:

1. Attend enumerator training to gain a thorough and clear overview of the context, objectives, relevance, and tools to be used for the tagging exercise.
2. Conduct tree tagging pretest and actual tagging on farmers’ fields.
3. Participate in team review meetings at the beginning/end of each day’s assignment.
4. Ensure the data collected from the farmer’s field adheres to and complies with the required instructions to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and quality.
5. Ensure that all project farmers within your enumeration area have their trees fully tagged, without leaving any assigned farmer uncovered.
6. Understand, take responsibility for your tasks, and remain committed throughout the tagging exercise’s period and process.
7. Report and relay feedback as instructed and communicate any challenges to your supervisors.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Degree in forestry, natural resource management or related field.
• Knowledge of the names of diverse tree species native in Kitui and Baringo County
• Prior experience in conducting field tagging/surveys using Tablets and taking GPS coordinates/polygons.
• Good understanding of research ethics, confidentiality, and privacy.
• Good understanding of the local language is an added advantage.
• Available for the entire period (10th March – 1st April)
• Must have a KRA pin and National ID card.
• Must be keen, observant and pay attention to detail especially in recording the responses.
• High integrity and punctuality.
• Teamwork and collaborative skills

Terms and conditions

• The enumerators will be engaged for a total of twenty days: two days training, pretesting the tool and reflections, and eighteen days for actual data collection. The enumerators will receive a daily payment of Ksh 3,000 upon delivering quality data, along with transport reimbursement. They will be required to fill in timesheets to indicate the actual number of days worked.
• Please send your updated CVs and cover letter to Everlyne Obwocha ([email protected]) copied to Janet Mwathi ([email protected]). The deadline for applications is 28th February 2025.
• Please include “Restore Africa Project Tree Tagging Enumerators” in the subject line of your email.

Application process

The application deadline is 28 Feb 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

Reference number: 2025022501
Job status: In progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Kitui and Baringo Counties, Kenya