Statistician/Data Analyst - Malawi

Job Description

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 below.

Applications close on January 16, 2026. Promising candidates may be contacted and selected prior to this deadline.

About the Organization

SoCha is a leading Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) firm specializing in providing high-quality independent monitoring and evaluation services in fragile and conflict-affected environments. We have successfully implemented multi-year MEL and Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) platforms across Europe, Africa and Asia for major international donors, using innovative data collection approaches, rigorous financial oversight, and operational efficiency to ensure program success.