Position Title: Research Officer (Initial 3 months probation contract)
Working Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Sunday to Friday)

Job Description:

• Support and/or lead different projects; prepare questionnaire alignment to log-frame, field work design, and lead the report writing
• The candidate will work in the multi-sector areas such as DRR, WASH, livelihood, governance, agriculture, education, gender and inclusion etc. and not just one specialization
• Able to format reports and notes in Microsoft Office within the provided branding guidelines of the organization
• Communicate with clients; consultative meeting for debrief/clarification
• Excellent planning and deadline driven individual
• Should be open to travel for validation of data to remote areas of Nepal
• Prepare and manage project proposals
• Prepare qualitative and quantitative survey/questionnaire, guidelines, checklist, and other creative participatory tools etc.
• Report writing and liaison with other team members; must be able to finalize the report
• Other as assigned by supervisor

 Skills/Requirements:

• Excellent English report writing skills (An absolute MUST) and good oral communication skills in Nepali, specifically for field level work; Should possess true passion for writing
• Highly skilled in Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint
• Applicable Degree / Graduate (Master’s) in Journalism, Development Studies, Anthropology, Sociology or similar that is relevant in the development;
• 2-3 years or more - experience specifically in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and/or research, in the social development sector or NGOs
• Experienced in data collection methods like survey, interviews, and group discussions
• Good understanding of statistical data analysis packages – SPSS, STATA or other similar
• Should be willing to travel to rural areas of Nepal with basic amenities for research
• Able to work efficiently within the stipulated deadline in a fast paced environment
• Able to work independently with minimal to no supervision
• Motivated to work as per need of the organization