Price Collector — INE, National Statistics Institute (Cabo Delgado & Nampula)

The essentials: The National Institute of Statistics (INE) is looking for six Price Enumerators to work in Cabo Delgado (five vacancies) and Nampula (one vacancy), with a two-year contract and in-person submission of applications at the respective Provincial Delegation by September 30, 2026.

About the project

The National Institute of Statistics (INE) requires professionals for data collection for the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This statistical operation monitors price variations of products consumed by households in Mozambique.

The project is funded by the World Bank, under the PRDADC (SADC Regional Statistics Project). The legal framework allows for the recruitment of non-staff personnel to address urgent statistical operations.

What you will do

The role is primarily field-based, requiring constant visits to commercial establishments and markets in the specified provinces. Your duties include:

• Identify establishments: map and select points of sale and commercial locations where price collection must be carried out.
• Detect products: locate the specific items included in the survey sample at each commercial location visited.
• Collect prices: directly obtain and record retail prices charged in establishments and markets.
• Enter data: enter the prices collected during field activities into the computerized system.
• Correct irregularities: rectify any errors or omissions identified by the supervisor or line management.
• Reproduce questionnaires: provide printed copies of forms used for data collection.
• Support dissemination: collaborate in disseminating survey results through the official statistical system, with emphasis on the CPI.
• Other related tasks: carry out complementary activities directly linked to the execution of the price survey.

Working conditions

The position requires exclusive dedication; studying or engaging in another activity during the survey period is not permitted. Full availability to stay outside the city as required by field work is necessary.

The position offers a two-year contract, with the possibility of renewal under applicable legislation. Salary: undisclosed.

Before applying

• Gather all personal documentation and required certificates, ensuring the notarization of documents requested by competent authorities.
• Prepare your CV in Portuguese following CV templates in Mozambique, ensuring the document includes a date and signature.
• Check the legal provisions applicable to this type of service in the article on fixed-term contracts in Mozambique.
• Confirm the exact location of the INE Provincial Delegation in Cabo Delgado or Nampula to submit your application file within the legal deadline.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted in person at the INE Provincial Delegation of the province you are applying for (Cabo Delgado or Nampula). The deadline ends 15 days after the publication of the announcement, set to September 30, 2026.

The application dossier must contain a notarized application letter addressed to the INE presidency, along with the required personal documentation. Please note that part of the documents is only requested after the initial screening phase.

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