Background
SoCha LLC is seeking a Statistician / Data Analyst to lead sampling design, data quality systems, and statistical analysis for a beneficiary satisfaction survey on digital payments under the Social Support for Resilient Livelihoods Project (SSRLP).
The role will ensure methodological rigor, reliable indicators, and clear analytical outputs to inform decision-making on digital payment delivery. The position is contingent on contract award and approval.
Project:
Beneficiary Satisfaction Survey on Digital Payments
Key Responsibilities
- Design a statistically sound sampling framework with appropriate representation.
- Configure digital data collection tools and real-time validation checks.
- Oversee data cleaning, coding, and documentation.
- Conduct descriptive and comparative analyses across payment channels and beneficiary groups.
- Produce datasets, codebooks, and analysis outputs suitable for replication.
- Contribute analytical sections to reports and presentations, explaining findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in sociology, anthropology, development studies, or a related field.
- Master’s degree in statistics, econometrics, applied mathematics, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in survey data management and analysis.
- Strong proficiency with Stata, R, SPSS, or Python.
- Experience designing sampling strategies and ensuring data quality control.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality datasets and analytical reports.
- Experience with mobile data collection platforms (ODK, Kobo, SurveyCTO).
- Experience in Malawi or Sub-Saharan Africa (preferred but not required).
Location
Malawi preferred, remote optional
Duration
10-12 weeks
How to apply
To submit your application, kindly provide your CV using the form provided.
Applications close on January 16, 2026. Promising candidates may be contacted and selected prior to this deadline.
