The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) has announced temporary employment opportunities for Enumerators in eight Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) counties across Kenya. The recruitment targets qualified residents interested in participating in a 30-day exercise supporting the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP).
The exercise will involve verifying, validating and updating beneficiary household phone numbers as part of the transition of HSNP payments to the eCitizen platform.
Successful applicants will receive a daily allowance of KSh 3,079 during the exercise.
The available opportunities are distributed across Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Tana River, Turkana, Wajir and Samburu counties.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the official county-specific advertisements to understand the application requirements, available positions and submission procedures.
The deadline for submitting applications is 16th November 2026.
NDMA Enumerator Recruitment 2026 – Job Details
- Recruiting Organization: National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)
- Position: Enumerator
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Assignment Duration: 30 Days
- Daily Allowance: KSh 3,079
- Duty Stations: Eight ASAL Counties
- Programme: Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP)
- Application Deadline: 16th November 2026
- Application Method: County Drought Coordinator’s Office or designated county email address
- Application Fee: Free
About the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)
The National Drought Management Authority is a Kenyan government agency responsible for coordinating drought risk management activities and supporting efforts to strengthen resilience in drought-prone areas.
The Authority works with government institutions, development partners and communities to improve preparedness, coordinate drought response and support vulnerable populations.
One of the programmes associated with NDMA is the Hunger Safety Net Programme, which provides social protection support to eligible households in selected ASAL counties.
The current Enumerator recruitment will support an administrative exercise intended to facilitate the transition of HSNP payments to the government’s eCitizen platform.
Enumerator Job Description and Responsibilities
The recruited Enumerators will participate in a 30-day assignment focused on beneficiary household phone number verification, validation and updating.
The exercise is intended to help ensure that household contact information is accurate and updated for the planned payment transition.
The principal responsibilities identified in the recruitment announcement include:
- Verifying beneficiary household phone numbers under the Hunger Safety Net Programme.
- Validating beneficiary household phone number information.
- Updating household phone numbers as part of the assigned exercise.
- Supporting the collection of accurate beneficiary contact information for the transition to eCitizen.
- Participating in the 30-day verification and updating exercise within the respective counties.
Applicants should consult the official county advertisements for any additional responsibilities, assignment arrangements and application requirements.
Available NDMA Enumerator Vacancies by County
The recruitment covers eight counties, with each county having a separate advertisement containing information relevant to applicants from that area.
1. Enumerator – Garissa County
NDMA is inviting applications from qualified residents of Garissa County for temporary Enumerator positions.
Successful candidates will participate in the verification, validation and updating of HSNP beneficiary household phone numbers.
The exercise will run for 30 days, with a daily allowance of KSh 3,079.
Residents interested in the Garissa opportunities should consult the county-specific advertisement for the number of vacancies, eligibility requirements and application instructions.
Official Advert: NDMA Enumerator Vacancies – Garissa County
2. Enumerator – Isiolo County
Qualified residents of Isiolo County are invited to apply for the temporary Enumerator opportunities announced by NDMA.
The assignment will involve supporting the updating of beneficiary household contact information as the Hunger Safety Net Programme transitions its payments to eCitizen.
Selected applicants will undertake the 30-day exercise and receive the advertised daily allowance.
Applicants should review the Isiolo County advertisement before submitting their applications.
Official Advert: NDMA Enumerator Vacancies – Isiolo County
3. Enumerator – Mandera County
NDMA is recruiting temporary Enumerators from among qualified residents of Mandera County.
The selected individuals will support the verification and validation of HSNP beneficiary household phone numbers.
The exercise forms part of the preparations for transitioning programme payments to the eCitizen platform.
Interested residents should obtain the official Mandera advertisement to establish the applicable requirements and submission procedures.
Official Advert: NDMA Enumerator Vacancies – Mandera County
4. Enumerator – Marsabit County
Qualified residents of Marsabit County can apply for temporary Enumerator positions under the NDMA recruitment exercise.
The assignment will focus on verifying, validating and updating beneficiary household phone numbers.
The advertised duration is 30 days, and successful applicants will receive KSh 3,079 per day.
Applicants should refer to the official Marsabit County advertisement for further information about the recruitment process.
Official Advert: NDMA Enumerator Vacancies – Marsabit County
5. Enumerator – Tana River County
NDMA has included Tana River County among the eight counties participating in the Enumerator recruitment exercise.
Qualified residents are invited to apply for the temporary positions supporting the Hunger Safety Net Programme.
Selected Enumerators will assist with beneficiary household phone number verification, validation and updating.
Candidates should consult the official Tana River advertisement for the detailed application requirements.
Official Advert: NDMA Enumerator Vacancies – Tana River County
6. Enumerator – Turkana County
Residents of Turkana County who meet the requirements outlined in the county advertisement are encouraged to apply for the NDMA Enumerator opportunities.
The temporary assignment will involve updating beneficiary household contact information to support the HSNP payment transition.
The engagement will last 30 days, with the advertised daily allowance of KSh 3,079.
Applicants should carefully review the Turkana County advertisement before applying.
Official Advert: NDMA Enumerator Vacancies – Turkana County
7. Enumerator – Wajir County
NDMA is also inviting qualified residents of Wajir County to apply for temporary Enumerator positions.
Successful candidates will participate in the beneficiary phone number verification and updating exercise.
The assignment will support preparations for the transition of Hunger Safety Net Programme payments to eCitizen.
Interested applicants should follow the instructions contained in the official Wajir County recruitment advertisement.
Official Advert: NDMA Enumerator Vacancies – Wajir County
8. Enumerator – Samburu County
Qualified residents of Samburu County are invited to apply for temporary Enumerator positions advertised by NDMA.
The recruited individuals will support the 30-day exercise to verify, validate and update beneficiary household phone numbers.
Successful applicants will receive a daily allowance of KSh 3,079.
Candidates should refer to the Samburu County advertisement for the applicable requirements and application procedures.
Official Advert: NDMA Enumerator Vacancies – Samburu County
Enumerator Daily Allowance and Assignment Duration
NDMA has advertised a daily allowance of KSh 3,079 for successful Enumerators.
The assignment is expected to last 30 days.
The daily allowance is associated with the temporary exercise and should not be confused with a permanent monthly salary.
Applicants should refer to the respective county advertisements for any further information concerning the assignment and payment arrangements.
How to Apply for NDMA Enumerator Jobs in November 2026
Interested and qualified applicants should follow the application procedures outlined in their respective county advertisements.
Applications may be submitted through either of the following channels, as specified in the relevant advertisement:
- Physical Submission: Submit the application to the respective County Drought Coordinator’s office.
- Email Submission: Send the application to the email address provided in the relevant county vacancy advertisement.
Candidates should first open the advertisement for their county and review the application requirements before submitting their documents.
Applicants should ensure that their applications are submitted through the designated channels before the deadline.
Important Information for Applicants
NDMA has emphasized that it is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any application fee.
Candidates should therefore avoid individuals or organizations requesting payment in exchange for application processing, recruitment assistance or placement.
The Authority has also encouraged interested applicants to consult the official county advertisements for complete information regarding available positions and application requirements.
Application Deadline
The closing date for all eight county Enumerator advertisements is 16th November 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early to avoid missing the deadline.
Further information about the recruitment exercise and other employment opportunities can be accessed through the official NDMA website.
The recruitment presents a temporary employment opportunity for qualified residents of Garissa, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Tana River, Turkana, Wajir and Samburu counties to participate in an important HSNP beneficiary information updating exercise.
All applications must be submitted through the respective County Drought Coordinator’s office or the email address indicated in the relevant county advertisement.
