Enumerators

Job Description

The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is a public body established under the NDMA Act, 2016. It is mandated to coordinate drought risk management activities and develop mechanisms to end drought emergencies in Kenya.

1. Organization: National Drought Management Authority (NDMA)
2. Position: Enumerators
3. Employment Type: Temporary Contract (Up to 30 Working Days)
4. Daily Allowance: KES 3,079
5. Application Deadline: 16th November 2026

About the Assignment

• NDMA is recruiting temporary Enumerators to support the migration of Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) cash transfers to the eCitizen platform.
• The exercise will involve verifying, validating and updating the phone numbers of registered beneficiary households across eight Arid and Semi-Arid Land (ASAL) counties using the approved HSNP mobile application.
• The assignment will run for up to 30 working days.

Available Positions

• Tana River - 18 Positions
• Garissa - 21 Positions
• Isiolo - 11 Positions
• Mandera - 36 Positions
• Marsabit - 22 Positions
• Turkana - 39 Positions
• Wajir - 35 Positions
• Samburu -16 Positions
• Total - 198 Positions

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the County Drought Coordinator, the Enumerators will:
• Attend mandatory one-day training on the mobile application, data protection, code of conduct and environmental and social standards.
• Mobilise and reach assigned households through local administration and community leaders.
• Explain the HSNP transition to eCitizen, data usage and the complaints mechanism.
• Verify the identity of registered household representatives using original, valid national IDs.
• Capture, verify and update Safaricom phone numbers using OTP verification.
• Synchronise collected data daily and resolve failed or pending submissions.
• Submit daily progress reports and return all assigned devices and materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to data protection requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Be Kenyan citizens aged 18 years and above with a valid national ID.
• Hold a minimum Diploma from a recognised institution.
• Be residents of the constituency they are applying for.
• Be fluent in the local language, English and Kiswahili.
• Be competent in using Android smartphones for data collection.
• Have their own functional Android smartphone running Android 12 or higher.
• Demonstrate high integrity in line with Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Be non-partisan and not hold any elective or political party office.
• Declare any family relationship with HSNP beneficiaries or NDMA staff.
• Be available for the mandatory training and the full 30-day exercise.
• Be willing to work in remote areas.
• Women, youth, persons with disabilities and members of minority and marginalised communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Terms of Engagement

• Contract duration: Up to 30 working days.
• Daily allowance: KES 3,079, subject to statutory deductions.
• Payment will be made through M-Pesa or bank after attendance and achievement of assigned daily targets have been verified and certified.
• NDMA will provide the approved mobile application, household lists, identification badge and data bundles.
• Enumerators will work under the supervision of the respective County Drought Coordinator.
• The engagement is temporary and does not constitute permanent employment with NDMA.

How to Apply

• Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
• Application letter.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
• Applications for Tana River County should be submitted to the Office of the County Drought Coordinator, Tana River County, or via email:
• Email: cdc.tanariver@ndma.go.ke

Postal Address:

• The County Drought Coordinator
• National Drought Management Authority
• Tana River County
• P.O. Box 34–70101
• Hola
• Application Deadline: 16th November 2026
• For the other counties, check the NDMA Website
• Important: Enumerators will be required to sign a Code of Conduct and confidentiality undertaking. The exercise has strict data protection, integrity and safeguarding requirements, including zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.