DRC Launches Recruitment for Census Cartographic Operators
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The National Statistics Institute in the Democratic Republic of Congo is recruiting cartographic operators for the second General Census of Population and Housing.
- The recruitment is specifically for candidates residing in the 145 territories of the Republic who could not apply electronically.
- Applications are being accepted until August 13, 2026, with submission sites at Caritas or EPST regional offices.
The National Statistics Institute (INS) of the Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated the recruitment of cartographic operators as part of the preparations for the country's second General Census of Population and Housing. The Central Census Bureau is overseeing this process.
These field operators will be tasked with collecting essential household information to aid in the production of enumeration areas. The recruitment drive is specifically targeting candidates who reside within the Republic's 145 territories and were unable to submit their applications through electronic means.
Interested candidates are required to submit their application files at designated Caritas offices or the regional EPST offices. The application period commenced on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and will conclude on August 13, 2026. Further details on the application process and required documents are available through discussions with Mr. Jean-Claude Kithima, head of finance at Caritas Congo.
Originally published by Radio Okapi in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.