Duty Station: Kathmandu with frequent field visits to PAF Program District/s
No. of Position: 2 
Seat Allocation for Female: 1

Required Qualifications and Criteria: Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Social Science, Economics, Management or Statistics,  with at least 3 years of working experience in relevant field. Age should not exceed 45 years as of February 4, 2015.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills: S/he should have demonstrated knowledge on subjects of Research and Development and  in Monitoring and Evaluation sector. 

Duties and responsibilities

• Identify research and development needs of PAF and prepare a research strategy for PAF and carry out different research activities in line with emerging PAF needs
• Review and update research methodologies to identify poor
• Review and update research methodologies to conduct poverty impact assessments relating to sub- projects
• Prepare analytical reports based on survey and case studies of project areas
• Identify and develop case studies 
• Assist in identification Based on lessons learnt prepare strategies to replicate successful PAF projects
• of R&D related SAs and supervise
• Network with other agencies national/international in identifying and upgrading state of the art research techniques
• Report periodically to the Monitoring & Evaluation Division research and Development related other activities as assigned by the management
• Develop strategies for research internship for university students and fresh graduates
• Liaise with think tank and universities to carry out research on poverty and community based development
• To coordinate different activities so as to make PAF as centre of excellence on poverty issues
• Publicize and disseminate research findings in coordination with PAF communication unit
• Other activities as assigned by the Division Chief

Candidates can apply for open seats, reserved seats and/or both. Candidates who are applying for reserved seats are requested to mention  in the  application as "For Female, Madhesi, Janajati, Dalit  or both" with position.