OVERVIEW

Invest in Knowledge Initiative (IKI), a research organisation based in Zomba, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for temporary enumerator positions to support data collection for the Malawi General Equilibrium Study in Phalombe District.

Successful candidates will conduct household interviews, collect accurate data using tablets, and follow established research and survey protocols.

JOB TYPE: Temporary

DURATION: Two months (November and December 2026)

FIELDWORK SCHEDULE: Approximately two weeks of fieldwork per month

Date Posted: Tuesday, 20th October, 2026

Application Deadline: Monday, 26th October, 2026, at 4:00 PM

POSITION: TEMPORARY ENUMERATORS

JOB SUMMARY

Temporary Enumerators will support the implementation of the Malawi General Equilibrium Study by collecting reliable household-level data in Phalombe District. Candidates must be available throughout the scheduled fieldwork periods in both November and December 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or a related field.
Have participated in at least one previous data collection exercise. Additional data collection experience will be an advantage.
Have experience using tablet-based data collection tools such as SurveyCTO or ODK.
Be fluent in both Chichewa and English.
Be a resident of Phalombe District. Preference will be given to candidates living near Phalombe Boma or Migowi.
Be available for all scheduled fieldwork days in November and December 2026.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

Conducting household interviews using tablets.
Recording accurate and complete information during data collection.
Following approved survey procedures and data collection protocols.
Interacting respectfully and professionally with household respondents and community members.
Working closely with field supervisors and following fieldwork instructions.
Ensuring that collected data is complete and reliable.

DURATION, PAYMENT AND TRAINING

Duration: The assignment will run for two months, covering November and December 2026, with approximately two weeks of fieldwork each month.

Payment: Payments will be made at the end of each month based on the total number of days worked during that month.

Training: Training will take place at Phalombe Boma before data collection begins. The exact venue will be communicated to successful candidates.

IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Accommodation will not be provided at any stage of the assignment.
Candidates must be fully resident in Phalombe District.
IKI will provide transport from Phalombe Boma, the designated daily departure point, to the data collection sites during fieldwork.
Candidates are responsible for their own daily transport to Phalombe Boma.

Applicants should carefully consider these transport and accommodation arrangements before applying.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

A cover letter.
An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating their current location and a working phone number.
A copy of their highest academic qualification.

PHYSICAL APPLICATION

Place all application documents in an envelope clearly marked:

IKI ENUMERATOR HIRING – PHALOMBE

Submit the envelope to:

Phalombe District Trade Office

Phalombe Boma

Phalombe District, Malawi

Closing Date: Monday, 26th October, 2026, at 4:00 PM

SHORTLISTING AND INTERVIEWS

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Shortlisted candidates should tentatively expect to hear from IKI no later than Friday, 30th October, 2026.

IMPORTANT: Invest in Knowledge Initiative (IKI) does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants should not pay anyone to secure this opportunity.