Position Title: Research Assistant
Duty Station: Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal (with up to 40% field visits)
Duration: One Year (including a three-month probation period)
Working Hours: Full Time
Application Closing Date: 20 October 2023

Background

We are a non-profit organisation, dedicated to enhancing online safety for children and young people in Nepal. We collaborate with the government, schools, colleges, caregivers, the media, the private sector, and other national/international stakeholders to raise awareness on the safer use of the internet and digital devices. Our work includes advocacy, capacity building, awareness raising and conducting research studies.

Purpose

The Research Assistant will play a vital role in the current and future research endeavours. They will work closely with the research team, contributing to study design, data collection, analysis and report preparation.

Description of Duties

• Conduct comprehensive desktop research, with a focus on literature reviews
• Assist in developing research methodologies, data collection instruments and tools
• Collect data using quantitative and qualitative methods (including, online/offline survey questionnaires, visual methods, focus group discussions, key informant interviews etc.)
• Assist in cleaning, tabulating, analysing data, and aiding in report preparation
• Participate in proposal development and manuscript drafting
• Develop work plans and engage in regular discussions with the research team
• Attend relevant training, workshops, seminars, and webinars, as and when necessary
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in social work, sociology, anthropology, or related fields
• At least one year of research experience, preferably in child protection or gender-based violence
• Proficiency in developing and implementing qualitative and quantitative data collection tools
• Ability to use statistical and data analysis tools (e.g., Kobo toolbox, SPSS and MAXQDA/NVivo)
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Nepali
• Experience in writing research reports and/or contributing in drafting research reports
• Understanding cyber violence, child protection, and gender-based violence is desirable
• Knowledge of ethical research, especially sensitive issues

Personal Attributes

• Commitment and interest in safeguarding children and youth online
• Willingness to learn and stay updated on cyber safety developments
• Ability to think strategically, critically, and outside the box
• Creative, flexible, multi-tasking abilities, with attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills
• Proficient in digital technology and office applications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information
• Sensitivity to gender, ethnicity as well as children and young people’s needs

Equal Opportunity

ChildSafeNet is an equal opportunity organisation, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity and socio-economic status.

Child Safeguarding

The role may involve direct interaction with children, young people and their families, either in-person or online. We are dedicated to child protection and conduct thorough background check of applicants.