Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Salary: As per VSO policy
Contract type: Consultant Agreement
Contract length: 3 month
Full Time: 38 hours per week
Interview date: as soon as possible
Start date: as soon as possible

Role overview

As part of the VSO’s Knowledge, Evidence and Learning (KEL) team you will support research activities in Nepal

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Skills Required

• Relevant degree in social science/development studies or related subject.
• Undertaking quantitative and qualitative research and assessment exercises; knowledge and experience of using mixed methods will be an advantage.
• User experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis through use of relevant analysis software packages.
• Comparative analysis, report-writing, and presentation skills
• Good command of written and spoken English and local languages.
• Good communication skills: ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas and willingness to work flexibly as required.
• Respect and commitment to volunteering for development as VSO’s core development methodology.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 5 years

Competencies and Behavior

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open minded and respectful
• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
• Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Safeguarding Level 2:

VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. All employees/volunteers/consultants are expected to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy. Due diligence checks including reference and criminal background will be carried out for the role.