Research Assistant

Detailed Job Description / Requirements

Position: Research Assistant

Number of Positions: 6 (female)

Organization: CREHPA, Nepal

Employment type: Project based 

Center for Research on Environment Health and Population Activities (CREHPA) is a private, not-for-profit research organization based at Kathmandu, Nepal. It is registered under Society’s Act 2034, HMG as a non-governmental organization (NGO). It is also registered with the Social Welfare Council (SWC), Nepal.

CREHPA is looking for Research Assistant with research skills in conducting qualitative studies and delivering insightful informationon Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Nepal. 

As Research Assistant, the major duties and responsibilities will be as follows:

• Attend intensive orientation training on employing qualitative tools to solicit information being address by the study.
• Coordination with stakeholders and manage appropriate time for interviews.
• Transcribe the information collected and ensure the full safety of the information.
• Prepare and submit the field report. 

Qualification, Skills & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Social Science, Medical Anthropology, Public Health, Health Economics, Population Studies, Statistics or Other Development Related Discipline.
• Previous work experience in sector related to Sexual and Reproductive health with experience conducting and managing qualitative research projects (IDI and FGDs).
• Excellent command of spoken and written Nepali and English language.
• Competent and confident in engaging with government officials and I/NGO program managers.
• Demonstrate leadership, versatility and ability to maintain the confidence with the participants.
• Nepali Citizen.
• Able to travel outside of Kathmandu valley.

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to apply with updated CV and a cover letter to hr@crehpa.org.np  with no later than 8 August, 2018.

Please note that only short-listed candidate will be contacted for the further selection process.