Enumerator for Household Survey in Dowa, Malawi

About the role

Orant Charities Africa is seeking motivated enumerators to conduct household surveys in the Kasese Catchment Area, Dowa district, Malawi. This short‑term assignment (14 days) supports the evaluation of the organization’s community programs.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct face‑to‑face interviews with households and accurately record responses.
• Capture GPS coordinates of surveyed locations using a smartphone or GPS device.
• Enter data electronically on provided devices and assist with data entry tasks.
• Verify the completeness and accuracy of collected data.
• Report progress and any challenges to the Survey Coordinator regularly.
• Obtain signed consent from households and ensure data confidentiality.
• Perform follow‑up visits when information is missing or incomplete.
• Carry out any additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• Resident of Kasese, Dowa, or nearby towns (no accommodation provided).
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Public Health, or a related field.
• Own a smartphone capable of data collection.
• Strong communication skills in English and Chichewa, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Proven experience conducting surveys or field data collection.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic knowledge of GPS technology for location tracking.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term engagement for 14 days.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful community development projects.