Research Manager

VACANCY ANNOUNCMENT

Rural Access Programme – Phase 3 (RAP3) is a 6-year DFID funded programme operating in 14 Districts of Nepal. It aims to improve people’s incomes and resilience through employment, sustainable access to markets and improved access to economic opportunities. Scoping Study for Safer Communities (SS4SC)works with communities in Mugu to assess safety needs and awareness, through participatory research methodologies, using innovation and technology including mobile phones and radio. 

Applications are currently invited for the following position with qualifications as follows:

Position: Research Manager (1 position)

Location: RAP 3 Office, Kathmandu

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in International Development, Public Health or a related field (such as project evaluation, research methods, or statistics) with minimum of five years related professional experience, including three including three years of conducting research. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• An experienced manager with technical competence inresearch design, implementation, analysis (quantitative and qualitative), and monitoring and evaluation is required to oversee and manage the research component of SS4SC. Proficiency in statistical software packages such as Excel and SPSS, and qualitative data visualisation packages is required. Proven experience designing and conducting research methodology frameworks and participatory research methods including focus group discussion and key informant interviews. Experience using ICT including mobile technology and radio is an asset. Experience in monitoring and evaluation of research projects and writing technical reports for internal and external dissemination with strong leadership skills is required. Must be an excellent communicator with all stakeholders, excellent written and spoken English and Nepalirequired, other local languages an asset. Experience in interpretation and translation is mandatory. Ability and desire to travel to Western Nepal to project site/s in Mugu with approximately 60% fieldwork.

Eligible applicants should apply by 24th April 2017 through the following process:

Submit your Curriculum Vitae along with a covering letter via email to hr@rapnepal.com. 

Applications are welcomed from all parts of the community and we encourage interest from Women, Dalits, Janajatis and Madhesis.Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview, personal telephonic contact will disqualify the candidature. RAP 3 retains the right to reject some or all applications even after the interview without giving any reasons whatsoever.