FHI 360, an international NGO, is recruiting a highly qualified and dynamic Nepali Citizen to work as Technical Specialist- Family Planning (FP)/Reproductive Health (RH) and Research for FP/RH program under Research for Scalable Solutions (R4S), a five-year implementation science project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and led by FHI 360.

Technical Specialist – FP/RH and Research

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	NGO / INGO / Social work
Job Level	:	Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 1 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Kathmandu
Offered Salary	:	Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Sep. 17, 2021 17:00 (3 years, 9 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Graduate (Masters)
Experience Required	:	More than or equal to 3 years

Other Specification

Master’s degree in public health or social sciences.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in FP/RH or health sector in Nepal and in mix-method research design, plan, implementation, monitoring and report writing particular in FP/RH or other health sectors.
Strong technical knowledge on FP/RH, and qualitative and quantitative research.
Experience in working with USAID-funded program is preferred
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines, and willingness to undertake additional responsibilities.
Ability to work in teams and create collaborative team building environment.
Strong negotiation, coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact and work with technical experts at the national and international level.
Excellent oral and written English including documentation skills are required.
Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively in virtual/digital environment and in different time zones across the globe.

Job Description

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.