The Technical Specialist ─ FP/RH and Research is responsible to coordinate and support implementation of overall activities in Nepal implemented through USAID-funded Research for Scalable Solutions (R4S). S/he will be also responsible to coordinate with the Family Welfare Division (FWD), FP sub-committee, Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) and other stakeholders working in FP and RH sector and research in Nepal for implementation of R4S activities. S/he is also expected to provide necessary technical support to the USAID-funded Momentum Private Healthcare Delivery (MPHD) project activities in Nepal in coordination with other project staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a focal person to implement all activities related to R4S in Nepal in coordination with the R4S global team, FHI 360 Nepal County Office Nepal team and government and other stakeholders.
- Support to R4S by providing necessary country specific context and information and ensure implementation of all R4S related activities in Nepal in a timely manner.
- Manage local consultants and research agencies implementing R4S activities in the country including regular monitoring of their assigned tasks and ensure high-quality deliverables are submitted on time.
- Support for in-country level coordination with different stakeholders for R4S specific activities such as FWD, FP sub-committee, NHRC, Viamo Nepal, research agencies and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate and facilitate ethical approval of research activities with the NHRC and other relevant authorities.
- Provide technical inputs in developing the research protocol, data collection instruments and other documentation related to R4S as and when required.
- Provide technical assistance and monitor research activities including training, data collection, analysis and reporting writing, and dissemination.
- Facilitate dissemination of research findings or organizing the interpretation workshop with all relevant stakeholders and partners in Nepal in consultation with R4S.
- Facilitate research utilization activities and process in Nepal with the technical guidance from R4S and in consultation with the government stakeholders and other actors.
- Provide technical support for implementation of MPHD Nepal activities in coordination with the project team.
- Prepare high-quality program reports, monthly updates, technical brief and other necessary documents in a timely manner.
- Represent FHI 360 Nepal/R4S as required in the external meetings among the stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Country Director and R4S global team.