Division: BBC Media Action
Reports to (title): Field Researcher/s
Required Number: 5
Location base: Travel to project working areas for data collection 
Contract: 30 days with the possibility of extension.
The remuneration will be provided alongside travel insurance as per organisation policies. 
Organisation structure: The Field Researcher/s will report to the Senior Research Officer.

Job Responsibilities and Accountability

Context

BBC Media Action uses media and communication to reach millions of people through creative communication and trusted media, helping people have their say, understand their rights, responsibilities and each other, and take action to transform their own lives.​​​ We work across a range of thematic areas including health, governance and rights, resilience and humanitarian response and we partner with civil society, local media and governments to deliver our work. We have been working in Nepal since 2007 addressing a range of development issues including climate change adaptation, governance, health and humanitarian response.

BBC Media Action Nepal is seeking potential applicants for the position of “Field Researcher” to conduct qualitative research. This will be part of the BRIDGES project which involves building climate resilience through strengthened communication across the Weather Communication and Information Services (WCIS) system. This project addresses the critical need to enhance communication, understanding, and trust among key stakeholders involved in the WCIS communication pathway, from observation and forecasting to early warning systems and decision-making by end users.

“The role may involve working with groups of vulnerable children and adults. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people.”

Main Duties

• Conduct field-based qualitative research, ensuring adherence to research protocols and ethical standards.
• Moderate interviews and facilitate group discussions with cultural sensitivity.
• Take comprehensive and detailed notes during interviews and group interactions.
• Accurately transcribe recordings of interviews and discussions.
• Translate transcriptions into English, ensuring accuracy of the original content.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to travel to remote locations for data collection purposes.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• University degree in related field/s. 
• Experience conducting field-based qualitative research is a must. 
• Experience in moderating interviews and group discussions. 
• Proficiency in detailed note-taking during interviews/discussions. 
• Ability to transcribe recordings accurately and translate them into English. 
• Proficiency in local languages is an advantage. 
• Willingness to travel to remote locations. 
• Strong communication skills including the ability to write well in English and Nepali.
• Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty.