Field Research Coordinator - Eastern Africa (Locally Recruited)

About the role

CIMMYT is seeking a Field Research Coordinator for Eastern Africa to coordinate climate-smart agriculture research services supporting home-grown school feeding programmes across Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. The role ensures the establishment and use of learning sites, reliable data collection, farmer learning, partner engagement and consistent project implementation. It is a one-year fixed-term position based in Lodwar, Turkana County, Kenya, with frequent travel to project sites and driving as an explicit responsibility.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate workplans, partner commitments and schedules across the three countries, convene coordination reviews and escalate risks and delays.
• Help establish, manage and document learning sites, support land access, planting and demonstrations, and monitor site performance and learning outputs.
• Support country coordinators and partners, organize farmer field days, exchanges and training, and promote gender-responsive, youth-inclusive participation.
• Coordinate field surveys, monitoring and reporting, support the M&E team, train partners on digital tools and prepare monthly progress reports.
• Drive a field vehicle safely, maintain a valid Kenyan driving licence, keep trip and mileage records and comply with safety and safeguarding requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Development, Environmental Sciences, Rural Development or a related field; an advanced degree is an added advantage.
• At least five years of experience coordinating agricultural research, field demonstrations or community-based projects, including partner engagement and data quality.
• Valid Kenyan driving licence; practical driving experience in rural and remote conditions, including manual four-wheel-drive on difficult terrain, is required.
• Good written and spoken English; knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Sound judgment in resolving field issues and escalating risks.
• Strong coordination, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently within approved plans and safety protocols.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration for a locally recruited staff position.
• Non-contributory pension scheme, medical insurance and paid annual and statutory leave.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• One-year appointment with a six-month probationary period.