Helen Keller International
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Helen Keller International is a non-profit organization with a vision of a world where no one is deprived of the opportunity to live a healthy life and reach their true potential. Co-founded in 1915 by Helen Keller and George Kessler, our work includes support to grow and eat nutritious food, stave off malnutrition, build strong immune systems, access life-saving medical treatments, and prevent and treat blindness and vision loss for over 80 million people in 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States.

Helen Keller has been operating in Nepal since 1988, initially focusing on eye care and Vitamin A supplementation, but has since expanded to include maternal and child health and nutrition, nutrition behavior change, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture, among other sectors. We aim to tackle malnutrition and food insecurity in vulnerable communities by building local capacity and ownership; leveraging on strong monitoring, evaluation, and research systems; and advocating for national policies.

In response to the changing development landscape across the globe, Helen Keller has undergone a significant transformation. Formerly, the organization’s strategic focus was divided into three areas: nutrition, health, and neglected tropical diseases. We have now a two-pillar approach that prioritizes the food system and health systems and aims to create more impactful and resilient programs.

The organization is a pioneer in implementing integrated nutrition programs such as Suaahara I & II, Action Against Malnutrition through Agriculture (AAMA), and Sustainable Action for Resilience and Food Security (SABAL).

Helen Keller International is a non-profit organization with a vision of a world where no one is deprived of the opportunity to live a healthy life and reach their true potential. Co-founded in 1915 by Helen Keller and George Kessler, our work includes support to grow and eat nutritious food, stave off malnutrition, build strong immune systems, access life-saving medical treatments, and prevent and …

Consultant - Research Associate

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Helen Keller Intl. is an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) working in health and nutrition in Nepal since 1988 to improve the nutritional status of women and young children through evidence-based research and programs. Helen Keller Intl. in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population (Nutrition Division) and with ethical approval from the Nepal Health Research Council is conducting a research study on multiple micronutrients supplementation. We request applications from qualified individuals for short-term assignments as mentioned below:

Position: Consultant- Research Associate
No of requirements: 3
Tentative duration: Task Based (initially until 31 March)
Department/ Location: Kathmandu

Note: The consultant position is home-based in Kathmandu, with occasional meetings and coordination at the Helen Keller Intl, Nepal office.

Background:

The Consultant - Research Associate positions will be responsible for collecting quantitative data through mobile surveys from the pregnant women being enrolled in the MMS study from six provinces of Nepal except Lumbini. The research associates will work in close coordination with the Research officer conducting physical onsite surveys at the MMS demonstration study sites. The Consultant - Research Associates will follow Helen Keller research ethics.

Summary of the Job Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to collect quantitative data through mobile surveys from pregnant women in the MMS study across six provinces of Nepal, excluding Lumbini. They will coordinate with the Research Officer conducting onsite surveys and follow Helen Keller research ethics.

The Consultant- Research Associates will have to go through 3 days of training on overall program overview, data collection methodologies, and ensuring ethical Compliance.

Educational qualifications and experiences:

Should have at least bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, nutrition, or social sciences with at least a year of experience in research related activities.
Sound knowledge on data collection and use.
Knowledge of conducting quantitative data collection.
Experience conducting prior mobile survey (Optional).
Excellent spoken language skills in at least one of the Maithili, Awadhi, or Bhojpuri languages.

Key Deliverables:

Coordinate with Research Officer in identifying the contact point for each pregnant women for phone survey.
Conduct mobile data collection and ensure it is executed efficiently according to the research protocol.
Prepare a detailed log of phone calls attempted, and other challenges during the process in the prescribed format.

Find scope of work through https://helenkellerintl.org.np/procurement-notice/

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