Company Overview

E-Nyasa Solar and Gas Ltd is seeking qualified, honest, and passionate Data Collectors to support high-quality field data collection activities. Successful candidates must be based in Blantyre or Lilongwe and must demonstrate deep local knowledge of the respective city.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer structured quantitative and qualitative data collection tools (Survey CTO household surveys) using smartphones in line with approved protocols.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of data collected; apply skip logic correctly and record responses faithfully without influencing respondents.
• Synchronize all completed questionnaires to the cloud/server daily or as instructed by the supervisor.
• Review submissions daily to identify errors, inconsistencies or missing data and correct them per supervisor guidance.
• Obtain informed consent from all respondents before interviews; maintain confidentiality and handle personal data responsibly at all times.
• Report any obstacles in the field or on the use of technology to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow E-Nyasa’s safeguarding and data protection protocols, including signing and complying with E-Nyasa policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Public/Environmental Health, Agriculture, Education, Monitoring & Evaluation, IT, or any other relevant field from an accredited institution.

Required Competencies, Experience & Personal Qualities

Technical Skills

• Strong practical skills in SurveyCTO.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to follow written SOPs and templates.

Personal Qualities

• Reliable and committed to fulfilling assignments with a high level of professionalism.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Strong in-depth questioning and active listening skills.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and sometimes in adverse field conditions.
• Proactive and able to “think on your feet”.
• Highly punctual, organized and flexible.
• Able to follow the guidance provided by supervisors/managers.
• Conversant with basic social research ethics and able to apply them in the field.
• Demonstrate sober behaviour at all times while performing duties.
• Ensure confidentiality of respondents’ personal information.
• Able to build rapport with respondents so they remain motivated and answer questions truthfully.
• Fluent in English and Chichewa (required).

Additional Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in data collection using SurveyCTO.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience conducting household surveys using smartphones.
• Must have lived in Blantyre or Lilongwe for over 10 years with vast knowledge of the city’s townships and routes.
• Ability to ride an electric cycle.
• Must be a current resident of Blantyre or Lilongwe only.
• Must own a smartphone.
• Proven ability to collect high-quality, accurate data with honesty and integrity.
• Passionate about quality data collection.

• Administer structured quantitative and qualitative data collection tools (Survey CTO household surveys) using smartphones in line with approved protocols.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of data collected; apply skip logic correctly and record responses faithfully without influencing respondents.
• Synchronize all completed questionnaires to the cloud/server daily or as instructed by the supervisor.
• Review submissions daily to identify errors, inconsistencies or missing data and correct them per supervisor guidance.
• Obtain informed consent from all respondents before interviews; maintain confidentiality and handle personal data responsibly at all times.
• Report any obstacles in the field or on the use of technology to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow E-Nyasa’s safeguarding and data protection protocols, including signing and complying with E-Nyasa policies.

• SurveyCTO
• Microsoft Office
• Ability to follow written SOPs and templates
• In-depth questioning
• Active listening
• Ability to work long hours and sometimes in adverse field conditions
• Proactive
• Ability to think on your feet
• Punctual
• Organized
• Flexible
• Ability to follow guidance
• Basic social research ethics
• Confidentiality
• Ability to build rapport
• Fluent in English
• Fluent in Chichewa

• Diploma in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Public/Environmental Health, Agriculture, Education, Monitoring & Evaluation, IT, or any other relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in data collection using SurveyCTO.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience conducting household surveys using smartphones.
• Must have lived in Blantyre or Lilongwe for over 10 years with vast knowledge of the city’s townships and routes.
• Ability to ride an electric cycle.
• Must be a current resident of Blantyre or Lilongwe only.
• Must own a smartphone.
• Proven ability to collect high-quality, accurate data with honesty and integrity.
• Passionate about quality data collection.