VACANCY – ENUMERATOR

Who We Are

Compassion International is a Christian, holistic child and youth development organization that partners with local churches and supporters to address the spiritual, physical, economic, educational, and socio-emotional needs of children. Globally Compassion is directly serving about 2.3 million children from low-income households in 29 countries including Malawi.

Position: Enumerator

 Location: Lilongwe (with frequent travel to various districts as required)

The Enumerator will be responsible for gathering high-quality data on the field that is accurate and reliable through administering survey instruments to designated respondents.

 Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct structured interviews and provide guidance to respondents completing self-administered feedback surveys.
• Accurately record responses using electronic data collection tools (e.g., tablets and mobile applications).
• Ensure data quality by following prescribed protocols and checking for completeness.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards when handling sensitive information.
• Work closely with supervisors to resolve any data collection challenges.
• Report daily progress and submit completed forms within the agreed timelines.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Diploma/Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Experience in data collection, field research, or survey administration is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data recording.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following local languages is required: Chichewa or Tumbuka.
• Comfortable working in different field settings and engaging with diverse communities.
• Ability to use mobile data collection tools such as SurveyCTO, ODK Collect, and KoBoToolbox is required.
• Experience working with Compassion International or any child development organisation on data collection, particularly Child and Youth Outcome and Satisfaction Measures, is an added advantage.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and skills should submit an application letter, an up-to-date CV with traceable referees, and copies of relevant certificates via email to MWAdvertisements@mw.ci.org no later than Wednesday, 9 September 2026.

Compassion International is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to adhere to Compassion’s safeguarding policies and procedures.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.