E-NYASA SOLAR AND GAS LTD

Position: Data Collectors

Location: Blantyre and Lilongwe

Overview

E-Nyasa Solar and Gas Ltd is inviting applications from qualified, honest, and passionate individuals to support high-quality field data collection activities. Successful candidates must be current residents of Blantyre or Lilongwe and have extensive knowledge of their respective cities, including townships and routes.

Key requirements

Academic Qualifications and Experience:

The applicant should possess the following:

1. A Diploma in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Community Development, Public/Environmental Health, Agriculture, Education, Monitoring and Evaluation, Information Technology, or another relevant field from an accredited institution.
2. A minimum of 3 years' experience in data collection using SurveyCTO.
3. At least 3 years' experience conducting household surveys using smartphones.
4. Must have lived in Blantyre or Lilongwe for more than 10 years and possess extensive knowledge of the city's townships and routes.
5. Must be a current resident of Blantyre or Lilongwe.
6. Ability to ride an electric cycle.
7. Must own a smartphone.
8. Strong practical skills in SurveyCTO.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to follow written standard operating procedures (SOPs) and templates.

Personal Specification:

1. Fluency in English and Chichewa is required.
2. Demonstrated honesty, integrity, and commitment to high-quality data collection.
3. Strong questioning and active listening skills.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
5. Willingness to work long hours and sometimes under challenging field conditions.
6. Highly punctual, organised, reliable, and flexible.
7. Ability to follow supervisors' and managers' guidance.
8. Knowledge of basic social research ethics and the ability to apply them in the field.
9. Ability to build rapport with respondents and encourage truthful responses.
10. Professional and sober conduct while performing duties.
11. Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of respondents' personal information.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

1. Administer structured quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, including SurveyCTO household surveys, using smartphones and following approved protocols.
2. Ensure the completeness and accuracy of collected data, apply skip logic correctly, and record respondents' answers faithfully without influencing them.
3. Synchronise completed questionnaires to the cloud or server daily, or as instructed by the supervisor.
4. Review submissions daily to identify errors, inconsistencies, and missing information, and correct them according to supervisors' guidance.
5. Obtain informed consent from all respondents before conducting interviews.
6. Maintain confidentiality and handle personal data responsibly at all times.
7. Promptly report field challenges and technology-related problems to the supervisor.
8. Follow E-Nyasa's safeguarding and data protection protocols, including signing and complying with company policies.

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit the following documents:

1. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
3. Proof of residence in Blantyre or Lilongwe.

Applications should be sent to enyasa8@gmail.com.

Email Subject: Application for Data Collector – Blantyre / Lilongwe (specify your location).

Deadline: 18 October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

E-Nyasa Solar and Gas Ltd is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding and data protection