IFPRI is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct surveys of aggregation centers, wholesale markets, consumer markets, intermediaries, and retailers involved in the tomato, mango, and indigenous leafy greens (ILGs) value chains in October – November 2025. The position is based in Kenya.
Responsibilities:
Preparation and presentation of documentation to obtain ethics approval from local IRB.
Translate and pretest survey instruments.
Program survey instruments using software such as SurveyCTO.
Conduct census tomato, mango, and ILG value chain actors in the 23 markets: Wakulima, Muthurwa, Makutano, Kimana, Karatina, Kerugoya, Kangemi market, Kangemi roadside stalls, Githurai, Githurai 45, Kiambu Town, City Park, Ngara Fig Tree, Wote, Mutomo, Dagoretti Corner, Machakos Town, City, Gikomba, Magena, Karurumo, Kawangware, Kibera.
Survey of 460 market actors visited daily for 7 days (in-person).
Survey of 300 intermediaries (single-visit, in-person or by phone).
Survey of 240 informal retailers (single-visit, in-person).
Data cleaning and formatting.
Requirements:
Experience in large-scale data collection in Kenya.
Experience in collaboration with international organizations.
Experience in building trust and good relations with interviewees and market actors.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in agricultural economics, rural development, nutrition, and/or food security and related fields.
Experience in working with Kenyan IRB institutions.
