Progress Inc.

Research Firms

Research Specialist

Views: 3361|Published on: May 27, 2021

Research and Development

Senior Level

Full Time

Vacancy: 1

Kathmandu|

Experience: More than or equal to 5 years|

NRs. 70,000 - 75,000 Monthly

We are looking for senior research position that will lead a small team of researchers as well as work independently to ensure the vision of the organization is fulfilled.

Position Title: Research Specialist (Senior Position)
Working Hours: 9:30 AM – 5 PM (Sunday to Friday)
Salary Range: NPR Gross 70,000-75,000 per month

Job Description:

Lead a team of 4-5 researchers/juniors
Lead different projects; tool development, field work design, and lead report writer
Multi-task between projects
Prepare and manage project proposals
Monitoring and supervision of the project activities; able to communicate to clients
Visualize the mission and objective of company
Meet deadline/timeline of all work; ensure other team members do same
Assign desk review, literature review and other backend study as required
Conduct data collection through field visit for projects for verification. Should be comfortable traveling to remote areas and settling in communities, if required. Furthermore, should be comfortable walking for few hours everyday during field work, if required. Candidate should be flexible for field travel anytime in any situation as required.
Prepare/lead qualitative and quantitative instruments, survey, questionnaire, etc.
Facilitate training to participants
Consolidate and synthesize the data and information for quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Lead report writing and liaison with other team members; must be able to finalize the report
Prepare financial/budgeting plan for projects
Other as assigned

Skills/Requirements:

Excellent report writing (An absolute MUST) and oral communication skills in English and Nepali
Minimum Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Anthropology, Sociology or similar that is relevant in the development sector
4-5 years or more ACTUAL experience specifically in the field of M&E, and/or research in area of social development
Able to adamantly manage, motivate, and review the performance of a team (Important)
Experienced in data collection methods like survey, interviews, and group discussions
Good understanding of statistical data analysis packages – SPSS, STATA or other similar
MUST travel to rural areas of Nepal with basic amenities for projects
Able to multi-task handling different projects
Able to work efficiently within the stipulated deadline in a fast paced environment
Able to work independently with minimal to no supervision
Able to guide a small team and assign work effortlessly
Motivated to work as per need of the organization (Important)

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Apply Before: Jun 03, 2021

About the organization

Progress Inc.

Research Firms

Kathmandu

Progress Inc. is a private research consulting company which offers services in research, monitoring and evaluations, assessments, capacity building and other data management services to public, private and non-profit actors and institutions in the social development sector. The organization works in different social development themes including gender, education, livelihood, DRR, child protection and more.