Research Officer Job in Nepal

Job Information

Duty Station Kathmandu
Type of Appointment Full time
No. of Openings 1 opening
Salary 40000-45000 / Monthly
Job Level : Mid-Level
Job Experience : 2 + Years
Job Category Development & Project,NGO | INGO | Charity
2 + Years
Job Qualification : Master
Posted Date : Jun 17, 2021

Job Description

Progress Inc. is a private company which specializes in research, monitoring and evaluations, assessments, capacity building and other data management for public, private and non-profit sectors in the social development sector. The organization works in various sectors including education, agriculture, governance, livelihood, DRR, WASH, and many more.

NOTE: We request you to read all requirements prior to submitting an application.

Position Title:Research Officer

(Initially 3 months probation contract, extended after successful performance review)

Working Hours: 9:30 AM – 5 PM (Sunday to Friday)

Salary Range: NPR 40,000 – 45,000 per month

Job Description:

Lead different projects; prepare questionnaire, field work design, and lead the report writing
Able to format reports and notes in Microsoft Office within the provided branding guidelines of the organization.
Multi-task between projects
Must be prepared to work in the multi-sector areas such as DRR, WASH, livelihood, governance, agriculture, education, etc. and not just one specialization
Prepare and manage project proposals
Monitoring and supervision of the project activities; able to communicate to clients
Plan and meet deadline/timeline of all work
Conduct desk review, literature review and other backend study as required
Conduct data collection through field visits
Prepare qualitative and quantitative instruments, survey, questionnaire, etc.
Lead report writing and liaison with other team members; must be able to finalize the report
Other as assigned by supervisor

Required Qualification & Experience

Qualification & Experience

Excellent English report writing skills (An absolute MUST) and oral communication skills in English and Nepali; Should possess true passion for writing
Highly skilled in Microsoft word and excel for report formatting
Master’s Degree graduate in Journalism, Development Studies, Anthropology, Sociology or similar that is relevant in the development sector (Bachelor’s degree does not qualify)
1-2 years or more – experience specifically in the field of M&E and/or research, in the social development sector
Experienced in data collection methods like survey, interviews, and group discussions
Good understanding of statistical data analysis packages – SPSS, STATA or other similar
MUST be willing to travel to rural areas of Nepal with basic amenities for projects in any situation
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

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit their updated CV along with a sample report/writing (A full report or some part of a report written by the candidate herself/himself) to jobs.progressinc@gmail.com by June 30, 2021, with the subject title of the email as “Research Officer”. Please apply at earliest as applicable candidates will be immediately contacted for a written test and then interview.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries will be entertained and any inappropriate recommendation will automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing.