Progress Inc.

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Research Officer

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Research and Development

Mid Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Kathmandu|

Experience: More than or equal to 3 years|

Not Disclosed

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

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About the organization

Progress Inc.

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Chundevi-04, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu

Progress Inc. Company is a diversified company operating across three core areas: research and evaluation, digital entertainment, and hospitality. Progress Inc., our research and evaluation wing, with registered offices in Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, and the USA, has a strong international presence, with over 200+ research and evaluation projects implemented across South Asia, Southeast Asia, Sub-Saharan and Northern Africa, and beyond. We work with a wide range of institutions across sectors including livelihoods, gender equality, social inclusion, child protection, education, disaster risk reduction, human rights, WASH, food security, health, and nutrition.

Our research practice places a strong emphasis on localization, working with and developing local researchers, consultants, and field teams while creating opportunities for local expertise to contribute meaningfully to international development work. Alongside research and consulting, we operate businesses in digital entertainment and hospitality, currently managing three small and mid-scale restaurants. These ventures create employment and skills-development opportunities across hospitality, creative industries, technology, and digital entertainment. Across all our ventures, we value innovation, creativity, quality, inclusivity, and a strong commitment to people. Our diverse portfolio brings together professionals from research, technology, creative industries, hospitality, and business, creating a dynamic, entrepreneurial, corporate and collaborative working environment.

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